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Marion Turner is both a renowned expert and an extremely engaging author and speaker, inspiring audiences around the globe with her passion for late medieval literate. We caught up with her at Chalke Valley History Festival to chat about the appeal…
For the past two years, Dr Kate Vigurs has been an absolute hit at Chalke Valley History Festival. Her book, 'Mission France', was in the festival's bestseller lists for both years, while huge crowds flocked to enjoy her performances…
Frank McDonough is a living legend. Now, with his third book in the series on the history of Germany coming out, we caught up with him to talk about a period of history he finds infinitely fascinating: the Weimar Republic.
Get History loves Chalke Valley History Festival. It is one of the highlights of the year, with so much to do, so many people to see, great music to hear, and delicious food to eat.
With so many podcasts available at the moment, it takes a lot to stand out from the crowd. But there's one new one that's going from strength to strength: 'Mariner's Mirror'. We caught up with its creator, Dr Sam Willis,…
Glorious surroundings, foot-tapping music, inspiring discussions, and balmy early-summer weather (mostly) – what better way to spend a weekend?
Caroline Dodds Pennock, author, Senior Lecturer in International History at the University of Sheffield and the only British historian of the Aztecs, has been busy touring for her new book, 'On Savage Shores'. We were lucky enough to catch…
It’s not long to go before the veritable feast for the mind and senses that is Chalke Valley History Festival 2023. With so much on offer – with over 150 talks across five stages, as well as living history, performances and demonstrations and a…
The Daily Mail Chalke Valley History Festival, one of the UK’s most successful and popular summer events, returns this year from 26 June to 2 July.
Lindsey Fitzharris is an award-winning medical historian, whose books have reached the bestseller lists across the globe. We caught up with Lindsey during the British leg of her new book tour to talk about 'The Facemaker' and the amazing…
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