Making History Archives - Global Maritime History

In this podcast, Samuel McLean and his panellists Dr Marcus Faulkner and Dr Joshua Newton discuss the role of Commemoration and Celebration in the practice of history. Topics include the role of dates and anniversaries in the shaping historical discourse, how celebration and commemoration are then used as part of historical discourse, and the inherent meaning and value of historica

Dr Alan James is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of War Studies at King’s College London. He began his studies at the University of Alberta, in Canada, and received his PhD from the University of Manchester in 1997. He was a lecturer in History at the Universities of Sheffield and Manchester before joining the department of War Studies in 2002. He is currently the directo

Welcome! This is the first in the podcast series Making History created by Samuel McLean. The genesis for these podcasts is a desire to have open and honest conversations about history as a practice and a profession. The profession of history is changing and facing many challenges, and it is important that those who are considering history as a career to have an opportunity to hear