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Versus History provide rigorous, stimulating & accessible 'versus' style debate on all aspects of History. Teachers Elliott. L. Watson (@thelibrarian6) and Patrick O'Shaughnessy (@historycha...
It feels like AI is ubiquitous! Large Language Models (LLM's) have exploded over the past few years. However, a new platform, NotebookLM, ha...
Inspired by the outbreak of war in Ukraine, Patrick was fascinated by the stories he saw on the news. In particular, he was stuck by the vul...
In this episode of the Versus History Podcast, the editors discuss the UK's forthcoming General Election, announced by Prime Minister Rishi...
In 1821 Afro-Native William Freeman found himself convicted of horse theft he vehemently denied and sentenced to five years of hard labor in...
In this episode of the Versus History Podcast, the Editors tackle the subject of free trade, Brexit and the Teeside 'Free Port' initiative,...
In this unique episode of the Versus History Podcast, we take something of a detour from the usual substantive history fest to indulge in so...
In this episode of the Versus History Editors discuss a range of films that have flunked at the Box Office through time. Which films have fl...
In this exciting episode, the Versus History team discuss the recent proposed smoking ban for UK citizens born after 2008 as well as the pro...
In this episode of the Versus History Podcast, we discuss a serious miscarriage of justice which, between 1999 and 2015, saw over 900 subpos...
In this episode of the Versus History Podcast, we were delighted to interview Halik Kochanski, the winner of the Wolfson History Prize for 2...
“Empathy in history is a noble but ultimately unobtainable endeavour.” How far do you agree with this statement? This is the very question a...
In this episode, we interview author Max Leonard about his new book. A Cold Spell: A Human History of Ice by Max Leonard This book is the st...
'A History degree isn't worth the paper it is printed on.' To what extent is this statement valid? This is the very question that provided t...
This week on the @Versus History Podcast, we welcome back historian Charles Freeman to discuss his new book 'Children of Athena'. Charles Fr...
AD.60 and Brittania is in chaos. Boudica has had a taste of victory against the formidable veterans in Camulodunum and she won’t stop now. H...
In this episode of the Versus History Podcast, we interview Historian Kenneth W. Harl, author of the brand new book Empires of the Steppes:...
In this episode of the Versus History Podcast, we interview Dr. Ambrogio A. Caiani about his new book. Losing a Kingdom, Gaining the World i...
In this episode of the podcast, we interview historian and author Jacob Bloomfield. His new book Drag: A British History is a groundbreaking...
Our Co-Editor Elliott is currently walking Hadrain's Wall, from the west coast of England to the east! In this episode of the podcast, we ca...
The epic story of the imperial rivalry between two of the greatest empires of the ancient world – Parthian and Persian – and how they rose a...
In this epsiode, we discuss Dr James Crossland's new book 'The Rise of Devils: Fear and the Origins of Modern Terrorism' (Manchester Univers...
A Time in Paris is the new book by historical novelist David Lawday, the author of the critically-acclaimed book 'Danton'. As a corresponden...
In this episode, we interview Historian, Journalist & New York Times bestselling Author Evan Thomas about his brand new book, Road to Surren...
US President Biden has just finished his visit to Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. What are the historical connections? Can it...
We are delighted to announce the launch of the Versus History Essay Prize 2023 (#VHEssayPrize). Full details can found via the links below....
In this episode, we interview actor, historian, podcaster and playwright Dominic Frisby about evacuation from London during WW2. Dominic is...
In this exciting episode of the Versus History Podcast, we have something a little different. We discuss the 1990s and the wonderfully eclec...
In this episode, we interview Kate Strasdin, who is a dress historian who has been fascinated by old clothes since she was a child. Her new...
In this episode, the editorial team meets at the Future Learning Summit to discuss the news today (25/02/23). We look at AI, Presidents, rai...
Join us for this episode where we check out the big news stories of the week and investigate the historical connections and correlations. Fo...
In this episode of the Versus History Podcast, we are joined by Mandy Robotham. She is a Globe and Mail, USA Today, and UK, Canadian, US and...
Jungle. Drum & Bass. Its impressively long history goes back to the very early 1990s, synthesising elements of rave, house and techno, but a...
Chat GPT has been causing quite a stir on social media and in the news. But how revolutionary is it? Does all technological change have this...
In this episode of the Versus History Podcast, we welcome back Historian Damien Lewis to discuss his new book 'SAS Brothers in Arms'. Damien...
Natalie Haynes is a writer and broadcaster. She is the author of The Amber Fury, The Children of Jocasta, and A Thousand Ships, which was sh...
In this episode, the editorial team got together to talk about a small slice of the history that they encountered during their summer travel...
In the 150th episode of the Versus History Podcast, we interview author Eva Taylor about her new book, 'Sabine's War'. The book notes are be...
An interview with Dr Clare Jackson, the winner of Wolfson History Prize 2022 about her book, ‘Devil-Land: England Under Siege, 1588-1688′. C...
This is a Wolfson History Prize 2022 Special! In this special interview we chat with Professor Frances Stavrakopoulou (@ProfFrancesca) about...
Mr. Barry Cooper’s educational career spans 20 years, 3 continents, and 4 prestigious schools in London, Edinburgh, Shanghai and Dubai. Most...
In this episode, we interview Karina Urbach, a Senior Research Fellow at the University of London about her brand new book. So what happened...
In this podcast, Conal, Patrick, and Elliott gather around the microphone to discuss the upcoming November midterm elections in the United S...
In this episode, we catch up with WW2 author and historian Damien Lewis, discussing his brand new book ‘The Flame of Resistance: American Be...
In this episode, cricket expert and the Head of History at Felsted School, Rakesh Pathak, returns to the Versus History Podcast. Having been...
Sri Lanka is currently in the midst of an economic and political crisis the likes of which the island nation has not witnessed in the years...
In this episode, we interview Peter Bradley, who was the Labour MP for The Wrekin between 1997 and 2005, about his book ‘The Last Train - A...
In this episode, we explore the losing US presidential candidates with Peter Shea. His book, which he co-authored with Tom Maday, entitled I...
In this episode, we talk with Samuel Clowes Huneke an assistant professor of history at George Mason University about his new book, States o...
For this episode of the Versus History Podcast, we are fortunate enough to be joined by Historian Bernd von Kostka, discussing Berlin during...
In this intriguing episode of the Versus History Podcast, we interviewed historical novelist Nina de Gramont about her truly captivating new...