RIHC: Medieval Monarchs, Historical Epochs and The Crown

What qualities did medieval monarchs need to be successful? Did Lord Mountbatten plan to lead a coup against Harold Wilson in 1968, as depicted in the TV show The Crown? Will historians of the future view the 1960’s as historically distinct from the 1970’s, or will they simply merge into larger historical epochs? How long does it take people to realise they have lived through moments of life-changing cultural transformation? Was the 18th century Britain’s greatest period? And, has the last one hundred years of British history seen more change to society, politics and culture than the preceding century?

Join Tom and Dominic for this week's bonus episode, as they discuss some important historical questions. 

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