The 15 Minute Book Club

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History Hack: Dissecting the Nazis: A Graphic Novel Jul 23, 2021

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Sierra Barnes joins us to talk all about her new book: Hans Vogel is Dead. How do you use the medium of comics to deconstruct fascism, indoctrination and the carnage of the 20th Century? With a liberal cultural nod to the Brother's Grimm... that's how.

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History Hack: The Archaeology of Disability Jul 21, 2021

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Sonia Zakrzewski joins us to talk all about how you can use the archaeological record to develop a knowledge of disabilities in history.

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History Hacks: Catholics and Revolution Jul 19, 2021

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Eilish Gregory joins us to talk about English Catholics during the tumultuous events of the 17th Century.

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History Hack Boaty Week: The US Naval Academy Museum Jul 18, 2021

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Former Director Claude Berube joins us to talk all about the treasures on display and hidden away at the oldest museum dedicated to the US Navy there is...

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History Hack Boaty Week: Operation EF Jul 17, 2021

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As Boaty Week comes to a close, Phil Weir talks to us all about a little known carrier strike... on Finland in the Second World War.

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History Hack: Down The Pub Jul 16, 2021

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The regulars convene in The Mary Rose to debate the biggest scam in history.

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History Hack Boaty Week: The Battle of the Nile Jul 15, 2021

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Kate Jamieson continues Boaty Week with the tale of Nelson and the Battle of the Nile in 1798.

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History Hack Boaty Week: Naval Warfare in Ancient Greece Jul 14, 2021

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Boaty Week continues with Owen Rees. What was life like at sea in Ancient Greece? How were battles fought? And how were sailors regarded?

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History Hack Boaty Week: Charles II's Exploding Ship Jul 13, 2021

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David Davies returns to tell us all about the London, past present and future. Why did she explode in 1665? How was she found? And why do we desperately need to save the Stuart answer to the Mary Rose?

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History Hack Boaty Week: Admiral Von Spee & German Cruiser Warfare Jul 12, 2021

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Chris Sams kicks off Boaty Week in style with thrilling tales from the German navy in WW1. He's got bucket list locations, chases, battles, skulduggery and a giant floating pig to keep you entertained.

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