History with Jackson

In this episode Fraser McCallum joins Jackson to discuss his fantastic new book, Cold War Britain: Fifty Years in the Shadow of the Bomb. In this conversation, he sheds light on Britain’s often-overlooked role in the Cold War and the intricate dynamics of power during that era.To grab a copy of Cold War Britain head to https://uk.bookshop.org/a/14692/9780008743994Keep up to date with Fraser headHis Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fraser_mcca11um/or the IWM events page https://www.iwm.org.uk/whats-onTo support History with Jackson to carry on creating content subscribe to History with Jackson+ on Apple Podcasts or support us on our Patreon! https://patreon.com/HistorywithJackson?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkYou can also read and keep up to date with Jackson's work over on Substack, where you can also listen to the podcast https://historywithjackson.substack.comTo catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJackson Follow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we dive into an intriguing conversation with Mark Kawar about his book *America But Bigger*, which unpacks America's lesser-known attempts at territorial expansion. What started as a map inspired by Donald Trump's interest in buying Greenland has turned into a fascinating exploration of history.Grab a copy of America, But Bigger and to keep up to date with Mark head to his website https://americabutbigger.comTo support History with Jackson to carry on creating content subscribe to History with Jackson+ on Apple Podcasts or support us on our Patreon! https://patreon.com/HistorywithJackson?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkYou can also read and keep up to date with Jackson's work over on Substack, where you can also listen to the podcast https://historywithjackson.substack.comTo catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJackson Follow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we dive into the remarkable life of Brian Franks, as revealed by Tim Spice in his new biography, An Axe and Four Balloons. Franks, an influential figure in the SAS, led a life filled with adventure and resilience, which Tim recounts for us today!Grab a copy of An Axe and Four Balloons https://uk.bookshop.org/a/14692/9781999589172If you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: [email protected] support History with Jackson to carry on creating content subscribe to History with Jackson+ on Apple Podcasts or support us on our Patreon! https://patreon.com/HistorywithJackson?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkTo catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a recent discussion, Jackson speaks to Tim Galsworthy about his book 'The Republican House Divided' which gives us a dive deep into the complex legacy of Abraham Lincoln and how his image has been moulded by various political figures over time. The conversation reveals the intricate ways in which politicians leverage Lincoln’s memory to support their agendas, highlighting the malleability of historical narratives in the political landscape. Tim emphasizes that Lincoln is often seen as a figure who can be interpreted in many ways. He describes Lincoln as "plastic" and a consummate politician, stating that by the 1960s, he had surpassed even George Washington in American memory. This elevation allows politicians to pick and choose aspects of Lincoln's legacy that best suit their arguments, whether portraying him as a great emancipator or as a segregationist.Grab a copy of Tim's book 'A Republican House Divided' https://uk.bookshop.org/a/14692/9781643365084Keep up to date with TimBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/timgalsworthy.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/timcgalsworthy/ If you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: [email protected] support History with Jackson to carry on creating content subscribe to History with Jackson+ on Apple Podcasts or support us on our Patreon!To catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aristotle’s life is often overshadowed by his towering intellect and profound influence in philosophy and science. However, in this episode of the History with Jackson podcast, Philip Freeman, author of Aristotle the First Teacher, invites us to explore the man behind the ideas.Grab copy of Aristotle https://uk.bookshop.org/a/14692/9780300279948If you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: [email protected] support History with Jackson to carry on creating content subscribe to History with Jackson+ on Apple Podcasts or support us on our Patreon!To catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.