The History Society
Essays, interviews and recommendations from the Yoreflix newsletter.
Each edition carries an original essay by a guest historian, alongside interviews with the people who make period drama, podcast recommendations and events worth travelling for.
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The History Society, Edition #10
The Potemkin Mutiny: The Russian Revolutionists at Sea
May 21, 2026 · The Potemkin Mutiny: The Russian Revolutionists at Sea — Holly Stoneman, Aberystwyth University
This week we set sail into the Russian Revolution, exploring the 1905 Potemkin Mutiny, a key revolutionary moment that would echo all the way to 1917. Plus Yoreflix Recommends.
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The History Society, Edition #9
The Turn of the 20th Century, through the lens of Shalborne by Caroline Corrie
May 14, 2026
This week we revisit The Turn of the 20th Century, exploring the era through Caroline Corrie's film Shalborne, now streaming on Yoreflix. Plus Yoreflix Recommends and the latest period drama news.
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The History Society, Edition #8
Cornish Bal Maidens: Women at Work in the 18th Century
May 14, 2026 · Cornish Bal Maidens: Women at Work in the 18th Century — Phoebe Shanley, Aberystwyth University
This week we're taking a look at Cornish Bal Maidens: Women at Work in the 18th Century. Plus Yoreflix Recommends and the latest period drama news.
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The History Society, Edition #7
The story behind Yoreflix
May 1, 2026 · The story behind Yoreflix — Imogen Cooper, Founder of Yoreflix
In this week's edition, Yoreflix founder Imogen Cooper shares the story behind building a streaming platform dedicated to historical drama. Plus Yoreflix Recommends and the latest period drama news.
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The History Society, Edition #6
John Wilmot, The Restoration, The Libertine and scandalous poetry
May 14, 2026 · Caroline Corrie talks to Yoreflix — The History Society
Edition #6 takes a look at the scandalous life of John Wilmot, played by Johnny Depp in 2004's The Libertine, now streaming on Yoreflix. Plus, the latest period drama news.
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The History Society, Edition #5
Voltaire, the Enlightenment and Yoreflix's new role in history...
May 14, 2026 · Voltaire in Love and The Duchess du Maine — Abbie Ena-Smith, University of Aberystwyth
In this week's edition, we explore the life and legacy of Voltaire, as well as how Yoreflix is creating its own legacy through original period drama content. Plus Yoreflix recommends, and the latest period drama news.
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The History Society, Edition #4
1989, the Berlin Wall and British culture, plus this week's podcast guest Chris Buckley
April 10, 2026 · 1989 and the Fall of the Berlin Wall — Julia Forster, Aberystwyth University
In this week's edition, guest writer Julia Forster explores the Fall of the Berlin Wall and its effects on British culture, plus Yoreflix recommends, and the latest period drama news.
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The History Society, Edition #3
England, Italy and E.M. Forster, plus Kevin McNally
April 3, 2026 · Where Angels Fear to Tread: England, Italy and a look at societal expectations in E.M. Forster’s 1905 novel — Louie Taylor, Aberystwyth University
In this week's edition, guest writer Louie Taylor explores E.M. Forster's England and Italy, plus Kevin McNally joins the podcast, Yoreflix recommends, and the latest period drama news.
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The History Society, Edition #2
We reflect on the turn of the 20th Century, plus this week's special guest, Julian Fellowes
March 27, 2026 · The Turn of the 20th Century — Rhiannon Ford, University of York
In this week's edition, we explore The Turn of the 20th Century, with this week's guest writer Rhiannon Ford. Plus Julian Fellowes, Yoreflix recommends, and the latest period drama news.
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The History Society, Edition #1
Friends, Romans, period-drama lovers... welcome to all
March 17, 2026 · A Look at Georgian England — Rhiannon Ford, University of York
In our inaugural edition, Yoreflix presents an exclusive interview with Susannah Harker (Jane Bennet from Pride and Prejudice, 1995), this week's essay A Look at Georgian England and more.