Claire Norton
Former Associate Professor of History at St Mary's University, Twickenham
2 episodes
Covers topics in categories such as:
ReligionWars involving the United StatesUnited States Marine Corps in the 18th and 19th centuriesSieges involving SpainOttoman–Spanish conflictsSieges involving the Ottoman Empire19th-century conflictsHistory of international relationsHistory of the foreign relations of the United StatesHistorySieges involving the Holy Roman EmpireSuleiman the MagnificentBattles involving Bohemia
The Barbary Corsairs
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the sailors from around Europe and North Africa, licensed by the Barbary States to capture people to be sold into slavery until the 19th century.
09 November 2023
Also featuring: Joanna Nolan, Michael Talbot
The Siege of Vienna
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the 1683 siege of Vienna by the Ottoman Army. The ensuing tale of blood and drama helped define the boundaries of Europe.
14 May 2009
Also featuring: Jeremy Black, Andrew Wheatcroft