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Aspects of History

Zeb Baker-Smith

Booking Overview

This is a weekly history interview podcast focused on examining stories, figures, and legacies from the ancient world through the modern era, typically featuring historians, authors, classicists, and other subject-matter specialists. Credible pitches include published historians and authors, academics with accessible expertise, diplomats or public figures with historically relevant experience, and specialists connected to major historical books or screen adaptations; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 358

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: United Kingdom

Instagram: 262 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

history@aspectsofhistory.com

editor@aspectsofhistory.com

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Host

Zeb Baker-Smith - Editor of Aspects of History who interviews historians, authors, and other specialists about the past and its continuing significance.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Published historians, authors, classicists, academics, and specialists with substantial expertise in a historical subject; relevant diplomats and cultural professionals may also fit when connected to a historically focused book or project.
Required Achievements:  
Published books on history, biography, classics, or historically related subjects, Established academic or professional expertise, Relevant public-service, diplomatic, or cultural experience, Expertise connected to a significant historical film or adaptation

Recent Guest Discussions

James P. Cain - Historical Espionage, European Monarchies, Transatlantic Affairs, And The Use Of Historical Narratives In Geopolitics.

Brendan Cooper - Shane Warne, Sporting Mythology, Cricket History, Memory, And The Cultural Significance Of The Ashes.

Henry Thackray - Film Adaptation, Practical Effects, Spectacle, Cinematic Interpretation, And Translating Classical Literature To The Screen.

Erica Stevenson - The Odyssey, Classical Traditions, The Poem's Cultural Afterlife, And Its Influence On Modern Adaptations.

Anthony Seldon - World War II Memory, Pilgrimage, Resistance To Tyranny, Genocide, Truth, And Reconciliation.

Recent Topics

History, Ancient History, Military History, Biography, Politics

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Aspects of History
:

Napoleon and his Marshals: Victory, Rivalry, Betrayal with Andrew Roberts

October 09, 2026

Napoleon’s marshals were among the most formidable soldiers of the Napoleonic Wars, rising from backgrounds ranging from the working classes to the old aristocracy to become the senior military figures of the French Empire. But behind the battlefield victories lay a complicated world of rivalries, ambition, wealth, infidelity and fierce competition for Napoleon’s favour. In this episode of the ⁠Aspects of History⁠ podcast, ⁠Andrew Roberts joins ⁠Phil Craig⁠ to discuss his new book, ⁠⁠Napoleo...

⁠Plunder: The Last of the War in Europe, 1945⁠ with Max Hastings

October 02, 2026

As the Second World War in Europe entered its final weeks, the outcome was no longer in doubt – but the fighting continued with extraordinary intensity. From the Allied crossing of the Rhine and the German defence of their homeland to the liberation of Belsen and the final bombing raids, the last days of the war were marked by courage, confusion, brutality and tragedy. In this episode of the Aspects of History podcast, Max Hastings joins Phil Craig to discuss his new book, Plunder. They expl...

The House of Cromwell with Miranda Malins

September 28, 2026

Thomas Cromwell and Oliver Cromwell are among the most recognisable figures of Tudor and Stuart history – but few people realise that they were related. Separated by a century, their lives were shaped by remarkably similar rises from relative obscurity to the centre of English political life. In this episode of the Aspects of History⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ podcast, historian Miranda Malins joins Mark Turnbull to discuss her new book, ⁠The House of Cromwell. Together they explore the Cromwell family’s origi...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Aspects of History
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How do I get in touch with Aspects of History?

Aspects of History is hosted by Zeb Baker-Smith. Its publicly listed emails are history@aspectsofhistory.com and editor@aspectsofhistory.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Aspects of History?

The publicly listed emails for Aspects of History: history@aspectsofhistory.com and editor@aspectsofhistory.com.

How many listeners does Aspects of History have?

Podseeker estimates Aspects of History reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Aspects of History?

Aspects of History typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Published historians, authors, classicists, academics, and specialists with substantial expertise in a historical subject; relevant diplomats and cultural professionals may also fit when connected to a historically focused book or project. Common among recent guests: Published books on history, biography, classics, or historically related subjects; Established academic or professional expertise; Relevant public-service, diplomatic, or cultural experience. Recent guests include James P. Cain, Brendan Cooper, and Henry Thackray.

How hard is it to get booked on Aspects of History?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Aspects of History cover?

Recent episodes cover History, Ancient History, Military History, Biography, and Politics. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

history@aspectsofhistory.com

editor@aspectsofhistory.com

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