The role of successful and strategic intelligence operations is a vital part of determining the outcomes of battles and wars. But with every decision having the potential of catastrophic repercussions, how do you even begin to gather intelligence on a new foe? In this third installment of a new miniseries from Warfare focusing on the Falklands War, James is joined by Nick van der Bijl - Nick served 24 years as a Regular in the British Army in armour, military intelligence, and security, and finally as an infantry officer in the Territorial Army. Seeing active service with the 3rd Commando Brigade during the Falkland conflict, Nick takes us back through the period, with extraordinary first-hand accounts.
On November 30th, 2021, Josephine Baker, the French-American performer, second world war resistance hero, and activist became the first Black woman to enter France’s Panthéon mausoleum of revered historical figures. As one of the most remarkable figures of the 20th century, Baker risked her life ...
Easter today is marked by chocolate eggs and two Bank Holidays - in the Medieval world it had a deeply spiritual significance.
But it wasn’t without its share of celebration and merrymaking too.
In this episode, Matt Lewis explains the origins of many Easter traditions in the Medieval period, an...
Warning: This episode includes strong language and some adult themes.
What comes to mind when you see the word voodoo? Most people tend to think of horror movies, zombies, dolls and witchcraft - but voodoo is a hugely misunderstood religion and spiritual practice.
Kate is joined by two experts ...