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Present History Podcast
The Stories of Britain: Myths, Cultural Identity and World War One
Season 7, Ep. 3
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How did our cultural identity come about? How were myths, legends and stories of British history used to form, impact, and, in many ways, control British cultural identity? By looking at the myths of King Arthur and St George, Zachary Peatling explores the construction of British Cultural Identity, and how it was weaponised during the First World War.
Recorded live at Chalke History Festival 2024.
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