History with Jackson

In a fascinating conversation, Jackson sits down with Sian Evans to delve into her new book, 1936: The Year of Three Kings. This year was marked by extraordinary events that reshaped the British monarchy and captured the public's imagination, like King Edward’s private life, the death of George V, and Baldwin’s politics all tangled together into one of the wildest ro...

In a recent episode of History with Jackson, historian Simon Sebag Montefiore sheds light on his new book, The Cauldron: The Making of the Modern Middle East. His insights unravel the complexities and historical narratives that shape the region today.

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n recent years, the term "oligarchy" has surfaced more frequently in discussions about American democracy, particularly as wealth inequality widens. But what does it mean for a nation to be governed by a select few wealthy individuals? In this blog post, we delve into insights from historian Casey Michel, author of "United States of Oligarchy" We’ll explore the concept of oli...

In today’s ever-shifting geopolitical landscape, understanding the complexities of Europe’s hinterlands is crucial. These regions, often caught in the web of competing powers and ideologies, reveal much about the tensions that characterize contemporary Europe. In this blog post, we will explore the insights shared by Hannah Lucinda Smith, author of "Hinterlands: Journey Throu...

Today we welcome Joseph Kelly to talk about his fantastic new book, "The Biggest Lie: The Prehistory of American Fascism, 1818 to 1915." In this episode, we'll explore the roots of fascism in American history and how they connect to modern political trends.

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