In Our Time: History
Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 2
Frequency: Monthly
Rating: 4.5/5.0
Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000
Listener location: USA
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
inourtime@bbc.co.uk
podcast.support@bbc.co.uk
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Host
Misha Glenny - British journalist, author, and broadcaster known for reporting and writing on international affairs, organized crime, and geopolitics.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Josephine Quinn - The Garamantes, Ancient North Africa, And The Relationship Between Mediterranean And Saharan Societies.
Fars Moussa - The Garamantes And The Archaeology And Cultural Heritage Of The Ancient Sahara.
David Mattingly - The Garamantes, Ancient North African Society, Saharan Archaeology, Irrigation, And Trans-saharan Trade.
Stephen Wilkinson - The Spanish-american War, US Foreign Policy, Cuba, The Philippines, And The Emergence Of The United States As A Global Power.
Mary Vincent - The Spanish-american War And Spain's Political And Imperial Crisis At The End Of The Nineteenth Century.
Recent Topics
Episodes
New Series
October 14, 2026
Misha Glenny introduces the brand new series of In Our Time, which begins with a discussion on Thomas More’s 16th-century ‘bestseller’ Utopia, his vision of a perfect republic. This follows his latest archive selection, from 2012, that explores timekeeping in the ancient world up to the modern digital clock.This podcast collection is now unavailable. To continue listening, search for and follow the main In Our Time podcast on BBC Sounds or wherever you find your BBC podcasts. New episodes arr...
A Message from Misha
October 12, 2026
This podcast collection is now unavailable. To continue listening, search for and follow the main In Our Time podcast on BBC Sounds or wherever you find your podcasts. New episodes arrive weekly.
The Delian League
July 16, 2026
Misha Glenny and guests discuss the origins and evolution of an alliance which transformed the geopolitics of the classical world: the Delian League. Since the start of the 5th Century BCE, city states across Greece had been fighting a series of armed conflicts in the Greco-Persian Wars. After the defeat of a second Persian invasion in 478 BCE, a league of cities across Greece came together and formed a new alliance led by Athens. That alliance is now known as the Delian League, after the is...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with In Our Time: History?
In Our Time: History is hosted by Misha Glenny. Its publicly listed emails are inourtime@bbc.co.uk and podcast.support@bbc.co.uk. 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 In Our Time: History?
The publicly listed emails for In Our Time: History: inourtime@bbc.co.uk and podcast.support@bbc.co.uk.
How many listeners does In Our Time: History have?
Podseeker estimates In Our Time: History reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for In Our Time: History?
In Our Time: History typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: University professors, senior lecturers, research fellows, and established authors with specialist expertise in a historical period, civilization, event, or figure. Common among recent guests: Authorship of scholarly history books or major academic publications; Senior academic appointments at recognized universities; Substantial research expertise in a clearly defined historical field. Recent guests include Josephine Quinn, Fars Moussa, and David Mattingly.
How hard is it to get booked on In Our Time: History?
High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.
What topics does In Our Time: History cover?
Recent episodes cover History, Ancient History, Medieval History, Political History, and Archaeology. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
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podcast.support@bbc.co.uk
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