Ahead of his appearance at HistFest at the British Library, Luke Pepera spoke to us about the many civilisations and societies that make up the fascinating history of Africa.
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The Fabulous of Harvey Milk: The First Openly Gay Man to Win an Election in the United States
The empowering story of San Francisco’s first openly gay elected official, whose life came to a tragic end
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“King was threatening to the establishment” – Expert reflects on the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr
Find out what Kevin K Gaines believes we don’t discuss enough about the Civil Rights leaders’ message and how his message has been misrepresented
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Five essential James Baldwin books
The poet, playwright, author and Civil Rights activist is among the 20th century’s most important and influential writers
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Women in the Civil War – An interview with DeAnne Blanton
Uncover the forgotten stories of female soldiers who fought on the front lines
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5 Great LGBTQ+ Activists
Prominent 20th century global figures who have fought for LGBTQ+ rights across the world
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“You always felt like you stood out” – former NASA engineer discusses her life on Apollo Program
How Frances “Poppy” Northcutt helped to put man on the moon and why she thinks “Apollo 13 was the most successful lunar mission”
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10 Great Women’s Rights Activists
The women who pioneered the fight for female suffrage across the world
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Meet the ‘Founding Fathers’ of Civil Rights
The campaigns for civil rights that began in 1954 and led to the legislative victories of the 1960s produced two images of leadership. Martin Luther King Jr advocated the assertion of equal rights in law, voting and education for black … Continued
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Who is the worst US President?
Author and historian Robert Strauss discusses the changing status of US Presidents and his book Worst. President. Ever.
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Coup 53: new documentary exposes Britain’s role in killing Iranian democracy
A decade-long investigation into the 1953 coup in Iran unearths Britain’s secret involvement, with groundbreaking implications that are still felt over 60 years later
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Remembering John Lewis: 21 February 1940 – 17 July 2020
A reposting of our interview with Prof. Kevin K. Gaines in early 2019 about the impact and legacy of the civil rights leader
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The search for historical Jesus
His may be the greatest story ever told, but how do historians sort fact from fiction when it comes to Jesus?
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5 Toxic Romances From History
Couples from the past whose coming together often ruined more than just their own lives
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Paul the Apostle and the creation of Christianity
Historian and author Tom Holland considers the influence of St Paul of the formation of Christianity, the influences on his philosophy and the legacy he left behind
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British women in India
Author Katie Hickman discusses the pioneer women who headed east rather than west to seek their freedom, fortune or simply new lives
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The legacy of the Berlin Wall
Iain MacGregor, the author of the new book Checkpoint Charlie and upcoming speaker at the Oxford Literary Festival discusses the impact the Berlin Wall had on the people of Germany and the Cold War as a whole
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Lesser-known Lore of Werewolves
Every culture adds their own new piece to the werewolf legend, but what elements haven’t quite caught on with the rest of the world?
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Beer’s Greatest Supporters Through History
Four men who helped to champion the evolution of beer or otherwise threw their historic weight behind the brew
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Demon Hunting, Dinners In Graveyards And Other Lost Xmas Traditions
Discover some unique holiday traditions from the past and the present that you might want to give a go!
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The Delicious History Of Cake
Dr Alysa Levene of Oxford Brookes University on the development of the popular baked food from the Ancient World to the 20th Century
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What If Charles I had won the English Civil War?
Experts discuss the repercussions had the crown defeated parliament for the future of English rule
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The Road To Rebuilding Britain
World War II tore homes and families apart, but Britain would rise stronger than ever
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10 Marvellous Medics
Meet ten men and women who had a lasting impact on medicine in the medieval world