Living History with Mat McLachlan
225 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsHistorian Mat McLachlan brings Australian history to life in this engaging, educational and entertaining podcast. From the ancient age to the modern world, take a trip through time with Living History!
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Vietnam: AATTV 60th Anniversary with Gary McKay
July 20, 2022 02:06 - 38 minutes - 28.1 MBIn July 1962 the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) deployed to Vietnam, the first Australian troops to set foot in South Vietnam during the war. To mark the 60th anniversary of that historic deployment, Mat is joined by veteran and historian Gary McKay MC to discuss the extraordinary accomplishments of 'The Team', which included some of the toughest fighting of the war and the earning of four Victoria Crosses. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Gary McKay MC Producer: Jess Stebni...
WW2 Tank Crews with Peter Hart
July 13, 2022 00:47 - 42 minutes - 34.2 MBTo celebrate the release of his new book, Burning Steel: A Tank Regiment at War 1939-1945, Mat is joined by historian Peter Hart to discuss interviewing veterans, the changing nature of military history and the courage of tank crews in the Second World War. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Peter Hart Producer: Jess Stebnicki Join one of our battlefield tours and walk in the footsteps of the Anzacs! Visit www.battlefields.com.au for more information. For more great history content, visit ...
The Battle of Pozieres, 1916
July 06, 2022 07:38 - 38 minutes - 29.8 MBIn the second part of our special series about Australians on the Somme, Mat is joined by historian and battlefield guide Jo Hook to discuss the Battle of Pozieres in July and August 1916. In six weeks of brutal fighting, Australia lost 23,000 men, making this the most costly battle in Australian military history. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Jo Hook Producer: Jess Stebnicki Join one of our battlefield tours and walk in the footsteps of the Anzacs! Visit www.battlefields.com.au for mo...
The Battle of Fromelles, 1916
June 29, 2022 00:48 - 28 minutes - 21.3 MBMat is joined by historian Jo Hook to discuss the Battle of Fromelles in July 1916, Australia's darkest day on the battlefield. In 20 hours of fighting, 5533 men were killed, wounded or captured, and the echoes of this disastrous attack are still being felt today. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Jo Hook Producer: Jess Stebnicki Join one of our battlefield tours and walk in the footsteps of the Anzacs! Visit www.battlefields.com.au for more information. For more great history content, vi...
The Science Behind Jurassic Park
June 22, 2022 00:56 - 45 minutes - 39.3 MBTo celebrate the release of the final movie in the Jurassic Park franchise, Mat is joined by palaeontologist Dave Hone to discuss the real science behind dinosaur hunting. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Dr David Hone Producer: Jess Stebnicki Check out Dave's full range of work at www.davehone.co.uk For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV Don't forget to subscribe and review the podcast! m9...
Japanese Midget Submarines
June 16, 2022 23:15 - 44 minutes - 24.5 MBMat speaks to Shane Casey, a curator at the Australian War Memorial, about how we can interpret the Japanese midget submarine attack on Sydney Harbour via the relics that remain. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Shane Casey Producer: Jess Stebnicki For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV Don't forget to subscribe and review the podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
Australian D-Day Pilots
June 08, 2022 03:27 - 31 minutes - 20.3 MBMat is joined by Australian War Memorial historian Dr Lachlan Grant to discuss the vital, yet often overlooked, role played by Australian airmen during the Normandy Campaign. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Dr Lachlan Grant Producer: Jess Stebnicki For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV Don't forget to subscribe and review the podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...
'Top Gun: Maverick' Reviewed by Navy Fighter Pilot!
June 01, 2022 05:08 - 50 minutes - 38.4 MBLiving History is back! In this first episode to kick off Season 6, Mat is joined by former US Navy fighter pilot and Top Gun instructor Vince "Jell-O" Aiello to discuss the new Top Gun: Maverick movie. ***SPOILER ALERT***: We discuss the plot in detail, so please watch the movie before listening to the podcast! For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
New Vietnam War Book: After the Blood Cools
April 05, 2022 05:58 - 26 minutes - 17.6 MBWe are pleased to announce the launch of Gary McKay's new book, After the Blood Cools: The Warrior's Dilemma. This gripping account tells the story of Gary's service in Vietnam, his wounding in the last major battle of the war, his return to Australia and the difficult journey back to his old life. Join Mat for a special interview with Gary about the book. To order your copy, visit https://livinghistorytv.com/book/after-the-blood-cools-the-warriors-dilemma-by-gary-mckay-mc/ Hosted o...
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Battlefield Tours are Back!!
October 26, 2021 23:21 - 6 minutes - 5.66 MBMat McLachlan previews our full range of battlefield tours for 2022. Walk in the footsteps of the Anzacs in Gallipoli, France, Vietnam, Thailand, Kokoda and many more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SPECIAL: Bonus episodes of BattleWalks now available!
September 21, 2021 00:03 - 11 minutes - 9.54 MBWe are excited to announce that bonus episodes of our sister podcast, BattleWalks, are now available for subscribers on Apple Podcasts. Sign up on the Apple Podcasts app for a free 7-day trial to access exclusive bonus content every week! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Special Update!
January 14, 2021 23:51 - 4 minutes - 4.15 MBA special update from Mat about exciting developments in the world of Living History. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Collecting Militaria
January 07, 2021 19:00 - 26 minutes - 22.4 MBMat is joined by historian Pete Smith to discuss the world of collecting militaria. What is it, why do we do it, and how can you do it too? Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Pete Smith Producer: Jess Stebnicki For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV Don't forget to subscribe and review the podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Australians of Bomber Command
November 30, 2020 19:00 - 34 minutes - 29.5 MBMat speaks to Dr Lachlan Grant from the Australian War Memorial about the vital role played by Australian airmen who served in Bomber Command in the Second World War. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Dr Lachlan Grant Producer: Jess Stebnicki For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV Don't forget to subscribe and review the podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
BONUS: BattleWalks - Walking the Somme
November 24, 2020 04:40 - 45 minutes - 37.2 MBA special bonus episode of our new podcast series, BattleWalks, which explores the great battlefields of Europe. This episode features the Sunken Road sector of the Somme battlefield. Subscribe to BattleWalks on Apple Podcasts, Google, Spotify, or on your favourite podcast app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gallipoli (1981) Movie Review
November 17, 2020 06:25 - 22 minutes - 19.5 MBMat reviews the classic Australian film 'Gallipoli', starring Mel Gibson and directed by Peter Weir. How does it rate for both entertainment value and historical accuracy, and has it stood the test of time? Presenter: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV Don't forget to subscribe and review the podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...
Australian Women Pilots
November 12, 2020 05:59 - 37 minutes - 29.8 MBMat speaks to author Kathy Mexted about her new book, Australian Women Pilots, and the incredible tales of daring and adventure that define Australia's female aviators. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Kathy Mexted Producer: Jess Stebnicki For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV Don't forget to subscribe and review the podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Maps of Charles Kingsford-Smith
November 03, 2020 03:25 - 20 minutes - 16.5 MBMat visits the Australian National Library to examine the maps of Charles Kingsford-Smith, that tell the story of his epic first flight across the Pacific in 1928. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Martin Woods Producer: Jess Stebnicki For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV Don't forget to subscribe and review the podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Battle Walks is Coming!
October 29, 2020 01:10 - 21 minutes - 18.1 MBOur new podcast series, Battle Walks, which takes you across the great battlefields of Europe, is launching on November 4! In this episode, Mat speaks to co-host Peter Smith about exploring military history by walking the ground. Subscribe to Battle Walks on your favourite podcast app. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Peter Smith Producer: Jess Stebnicki For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV ...
Guy Fawkes' Confession
October 20, 2020 03:43 - 12 minutes - 10.5 MBMat travels to the UK National Archives to examine the original document signed by Guy Fawkes confessing his role in the attempt to blow up Parliament in 1605. The date of the 'Gunpowder Plot', November 5, is still celebrated in Britain as Guy Fawkes Night. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV Don't forget to subscribe and review the podca...
The Red Baron
October 13, 2020 01:00 - 53 minutes - 46.5 MBMat speaks to historian Dr Aaron Pegram about the fascinating items relating to the Red Baron featured in the collection of the Australian War Memorial. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Dr Aaron Pegram Producer: Jess Stebnicki For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV Don't forget to subscribe and review the podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dorothy Paty - Colonial Artist
October 06, 2020 05:26 - 26 minutes - 21.2 MBIn the 1830s British woman Dorothy English Paty moved to Newcastle, NSW, with her husband and young family. There she began painting watercolours of the strange and intriguing native plants and flowers she encountered. Today her watercolours are part of the collection of the Australian National Library, and they tell more than just a story of botany and art. They tell the story of an extraordinary pioneering woman, and her life, love and grief in her new home. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Gues...
The Great War Group with Alex Churchill
September 28, 2020 20:00 - 26 minutes - 21.7 MBMat speaks to historian Alexandra Churchill about the Great War Group, her new online community that aims to give new perspectives on the First World War. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Alexandra Churchill Producer: Jess Stebnicki For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV Don't forget to subscribe and review the podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
REVISIT: Battle of Nui Le
September 24, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBThis week marks the 49th anniversary of the Battle of Nui Le, Australia's last major battle of the Vietnam War. To commemorate the anniversary, here is a special replay of the interview Mat conducted with veteran Gary McKay, who was a platoon commander in 4RAR in Vietnam. Gary was badly wounded during the battle, and was awarded the Military Cross for his leadership and courage. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Gary McKay MC Producer: Jess Stebnicki For more great history content, visit w...
Great War Veterans with Richard van Emden
September 21, 2020 20:00 - 45 minutes - 36.9 MBMat speaks to author and historian Richard van Emden about the 270 Great War veterans he interviewed in the 1980s and 1990s, and how their words and photographs have influenced his understanding of the First World War. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Richard van Emden Producer: Jess Stebnicki For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV Don't forget to subscribe and review the podcast! Hosted o...
Trapped Behind Enemy Lines
September 14, 2020 23:04 - 34 minutes - 24.5 MBMat speaks to battlefield historian John Anderson about British soldiers trapped behind German lines in the First World War, who were sheltered at great risk by French and Belgian families. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: John Anderson Producer: Jess Stebnicki For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV Don't forget to subscribe and review the podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
Sydney's Lost Cemetery
September 08, 2020 06:53 - 17 minutes - 14 MBMat visits the State Library of NSW to examine an extraordinary collection of century-old photographs, which tells the story of one of Sydney's earliest and most significant burial grounds. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Elise Edmonds Producer: Jess Stebnicki For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV Don't forget to subscribe and review the podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
Battle of Mont St Quentin
August 31, 2020 05:10 - 40 minutes - 32.4 MBMat speaks to historian and battlefield tour guide Jo Hook about the Battle of Mont St Quentin, claimed to be one of the 'finest Australian feats' of the First World War. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Jo Hook Producer: Jess Stebnicki For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV Don't forget to subscribe and review the podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Walking Passchendaele
August 25, 2020 06:21 - 41 minutes - 35.7 MBIn the latest in our series of walks across the battlefields of the First World War, Mat takes us to Passchendaele, scene of one of the most horrific battles of the war. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV Don't forget to subscribe and review the podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Teddy Sheean Awarded VC after 78 Years
August 18, 2020 00:18 - 43 minutes - 35.1 MBThis week Ordinary Seaman Teddy Sheean was awarded a posthumous Victoria Cross for an act of valour that occurred in 1942. In this episode, Mat speaks to historian David Howell about this unique decision, and the actions that led to Teddy losing his life, but winning our greatest gallantry award. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: David Howell Producer: Jess Stebnicki For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/Livi...
Why Truman Dropped the Bomb
August 10, 2020 20:00 - 32 minutes - 24.6 MBOn the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Mat speaks to historian Richard B. Frank about new evidence that exposes just why America dropped the bombs. Were the Japanese ready to surrender before the bombings? How was the Soviet Union involved in ending the war? What role did code-breaking play in revealing Japan's final plans? Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Richard B. Frank Producer: Jess Stebnicki For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistory...
Echo in the Canyon: LA's 1960s Music Scene
August 03, 2020 20:00 - 20 minutes - 16.3 MBMat speaks to music producer and former Capital Records CEO Andrew Slater about his new documentary, 'Echo in the Canyon', which tells the story of the music scene in Los Angeles' Laurel Canyon in the mid-1960s. The music of the Byrds, the Beach Boys, the Mamas and the Papas, Buffalo Springfield and more is brought to life through interviews with original bandmembers and new musical interpretations of some of the biggest songs of the 60s. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Andrew Slater Produ...
Movie Review: Greyhound
July 28, 2020 02:37 - 30 minutes - 25.1 MBMat is joined by WW2 historian James Holland to discuss 'Greyhound', the new Tom Hanks movie that tells the story of an American destroyer doing battle with U-Boats in the mid-Atlantic in 1942. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: James Holland Producer: Jess Stebnicki For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV Don't forget to subscribe and review the podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...
Remembering Fromelles
July 21, 2020 01:30 - 45 minutes - 38.3 MBBattlefield historian Peter Smith joins Mat to discuss the Battle of Fromelles, the most costly 24 hours in Australian military history. On this terrible day, 5533 Australians were killed, wounded or captured. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Peter Smith Producer: Jess Stebnicki For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV Don't forget to subscribe and review the podcast! Hosted on Acast. See a...
Battle of Pozieres 1916
July 13, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBIn this special episode, Mat is interviewed by Adam Blum about the Battle of Pozieres, which was fought as part of the Somme campaign in July and August 1916. In six weeks of brutal fighting, more than 23,000 Australians were killed or wounded, making it the most costly battle in Australian history. Presenter: Adam Blum Guest: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/Livi...
Animals at War
July 07, 2020 05:03 - 30 minutes - 23.6 MBMat speaks to historian Michael Tyquin about the role of animals on the battlefields of the First World War, and the bonds they formed with their human comrades. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Michael Tyquin Producer: Jess Stebnicki For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV Don't forget to subscribe and review the podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Walking Ypres
June 29, 2020 20:00 - 48 minutes - 40.7 MBJoin Mat on a walking tour around the Belgian town of Ypres, which was the scene of five huge battles during the First World War, and today is a living monument to the men who fought and died in its fields. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV Don't forget to subscribe and review the podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...
SPECIAL: The Gallipoli Evacuation Book is Here!
June 26, 2020 02:37 - 25 minutes - 21.1 MBIn this special podcast episode, Mat McLachlan, Peter Hart and Gary Bain announce the launch of Peter's new book, The Gallipoli Evacuation, available now to order on www.LivingHistoryTV.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Australia's War in Afghanistan
June 22, 2020 20:00 - 39 minutes - 30.6 MBMat speaks to Dr Rhys Crawley from the Australian War Memorial, who is the Official Historian of Australia's involvement in the Afghanistan War. Rhys breaks down the stages of Australia's involvement, discusses his difficult job writing the Official History, and explores the effect the war has had on its more than 35,000 Australian veterans. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Dr Rhys Crawley Producer: Jess Stebnicki For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe...
Battle of Isandlwana
June 17, 2020 03:51 - 31 minutes - 26 MBMat speaks to military historian Dan Hill about the Battle of Isandlwana in 1879, when British troops were massacred by a superior Zulu force, one of the most bloody defeats ever experienced by the British Army. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Dan Hill Producer: Jess Stebnicki For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV Don't forget to subscribe and review the podcast! Hosted on Acast. See aca...
D-Day: The Australian Story
June 09, 2020 05:13 - 24 minutes - 19.6 MBIn the second of our special D-Day episodes, Mat speaks to Dr Lachlan Grant from the Australian War Memorial about the vital, yet often overlooked, contribution of Australian forces to the D-Day landings and the Battle of Normandy. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Dr Lachlan Grant Producer: Jess Stebnicki For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV Don't forget to subscribe and review the podcast...
D-Day: The British Story
May 31, 2020 20:00 - 35 minutes - 30 MBThis week marks the anniversary of the D-Day landings in 1944, and to commemorate it we are speaking to military historian Paul Reed about the British contribution on D-Day. The British and Commonwealth role on this most famous day is often overlooked in favour of the American sacrifice at Omaha and Utah Beaches. But in reality the British played a vital role in the landings, bringing in hundreds of thousands of troops on Sword, Juno and Gold Beaches, and facing the brunt of German counter-a...
WWI: Treating the Wounded
May 24, 2020 20:00 - 40 minutes - 32.5 MBMat speaks to historian Andy Robertshaw about medical treatment in the First World War. What care would a soldier receive on the battlefield, how was he evacuated and could he expect to survive? Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Andy Robertshaw Producer: Jess Stebnicki For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV Don't forget to subscribe and review the podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Our new podcast!
May 19, 2020 23:17 - 2 minutes - 2.42 MBOur new podcast series, Treasures from the Vault, is launching this week! Join me as I go behind the scenes at the world's great museums, libraries and archives to explore the items that helped shape history! Look out for Treasures from the Vault on your favourite podcasting app, and don't forget to subscribe and review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Gallipoli Evacuation Book is Coming!
May 15, 2020 00:54 - 22 minutes - 19.6 MBIn this special joint podcast, Mat McLachlan speaks to Peter Hart about his new book, The Gallipoli Evacuation. Look out for the book in early-September, and pre-order it on LivingHistoryTV.com from June to receive a very special bonus from Peter Hart! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Veterans Going Back to Vietnam
May 10, 2020 14:30 - 31 minutes - 23.7 MBMat is joined by Vietnam veteran Gary McKay, who was awarded the Military Cross and severely wounded in combat in 1971, to discuss the ways veterans put their lives back together after the war, and the significance of returning to the former battlefields of Vietnam. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Lt-Col (ret) Gary McKay, MC Producer: Jess Stebnicki For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV Ho...
A Message from Mat McLachlan
May 06, 2020 02:02 - 3 minutes - 3.69 MBA special message from Mat McLachlan about the lockdown and upcoming projects at Living History. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1945: Victory in Europe
May 03, 2020 14:30 - 46 minutes - 35.3 MBThis week marks the 75th anniversary of VE Day, the end of the Second World War in Europe. Mat speaks to Professor Gary Sheffield about the battles that defined the last year of the war, and led the Allies to victory. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Professor Gary Sheffield Producer: Jess Stebnicki For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
Anzac Day Special 2: Walking Gallipoli
April 26, 2020 14:30 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBIn our second special Anzac Day episode, Mat guides you on a virtual walking tour around some of the key Australian sites at Gallipoli. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
BONUS: Letters from Lockdown - Peter Hart
April 26, 2020 05:52 - 20 minutes - 15.8 MBIn his new video series, 'Letters from Lockdown', Mat brings you interviews with interesting people dealing with isolation at home. Episode 1 features historian Peter Hart. For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.