Sunday 7 October

The Great Hall

“A Manifest Miracle of God”: Henry IV and the Deposition of Richard II

Catherine Nall

10.30–11.30

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How to Behave Badly in Renaissance Britain

Ruth Goodman

12.00–13.00

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The Trojan War: Myth or History?

Michael Wood

14.00–15.00

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Churchill: Walking with Destiny

Andrew Roberts

15.30–16.30

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King John: The Worst of Kings

Nicholas Vincent

17.00–18.00

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Ashburton Hall, Elizabeth II Court

How Africans Changed Early Modern Europe

Olivette Otele

10.30–11.30

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Elizabeth’s Rival: The Tumultuous Tale of Lettice Knollys

Nicola Tallis

12.00–13.00

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Big Week: The Biggest Air Battle of the Second World War

James Holland

14.00–15.00

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Towton 1461: The First War of the Roses and England’s Bloodiest Battle

George Goodwin

15.30–16.30

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Among the Wolves of Court: The Untold Story of Thomas and George Boleyn

Lauren Mackay

17.00–18.00

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History Fringe sessions

As well as our main lectures series, festival visitors can also enjoy our exciting History Fringe sessions. Taking place at Elizabeth II Court, these free 15-minute sessions are hosted by scholars from the University of Winchester and are guaranteed to keep you occupied and informed between talks. History Fringe sessions scheduled for Sunday cover a variety of topics, from prophetic animals in medieval England (15.10–15.25) to sexual exploitation during UN peacekeeping missions (16.35–16.50). Plus, find out how to take care of your soul during the medieval period (11.40–11.55) and explore the history behind an extraordinary mass graveyard for outcasts (13.05–13.30).

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