This episode, were telling the story of one of the most tumultuous events in contemporary American political history - the 1968 presidential election.Our guest for this episode it Dr Luke Nichter, Professor of History at Chapman University, California.

Were returning to South East Asia and the theme of colonialism, as we explore the story of Ho Chi Minh the Communist leader who passed away before he could see the end of the Vietnam War.Its difficult to cover Ho Chi Minhs history in one episode, b

In this episode we explore one of the most significant medical advances of the mid-20th century: hormonal birth control.The Pill is commonly associated with better family planning, and a rise in women going out to work, as well as the more relaxed attitu

This episode, were examining one of the most hotly debated events in American history. Over the past fifty plus years, the assassination of President John F Kennedy, has become increasingly defined by the litany of conspiracy theories that have sprung u

In this episode we take a look at one of the juiciest scandals of the mid-20th century: the Profumo affair.Its the media circus that ushered in the swinging 60s: and its got everything English politicians, Cold War spies, wild parties, young showgir

This episode were looking at the life and work of one of Americas most polarising political and religious figures, Malcolm X.Also known as Malcolm Little, and el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz, Malcolm X was a prominent voice in Black empowerment and served as

 This episode we’re looking at the life and work of one of America’s most polarising political and religious figures, Malcolm X. Also known as Malcolm Little, and el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz, Malcolm X was a prominent voice in Black empowerment and served as

In this episode, were telling the story of one of Catholicism's least remembered, yet most relevant, figures of the 20th century.Pope Paul VI, who was born Giovanni Montini, arguably changed the relationship Lay-Catholics have with Church Leadershi

This episode, we go back to the ring and explore the tumultuous and complex world of American Professional Boxing in the 1960s.Sonny Listons challenge of Floyd Patterson, is one of the most high profile, vicious, and tragic stories in the history of bo

In this episode, were looking at the life of an American legend: a fighter pilot, astronaut, and politician. Hes John Glenn, the man who left an indelible impression on 20th century US history.Were joined by special guest, American political and pr