Remembrance Day 2025 Past to Present with Dr Jones 2025-11-10 | Here I commemorate Remembrance Day by telling the story of my great grandfather at the Battle of Festubert (1915).The quotation at the end of the video is the Kohima Epitaph by John Maxwell Edmonds.
Meghan: Why Did Harry Choose Her? Past to Present with Dr Jones 2026-09-06 | In this video we explore the circumstances around Harry and Meghan's marriage and draw parallels with other royal marriages throughout history. What is it that brings couples together in the Royal Family? How does marriage impact the Monarchy and Royal Family?
Harry and Meghan: What does history tell us? Past to Present with Dr Jones 2026-08-28 | What happens when a royal steps outside the working monarchy? Here we explore the situation with Harry and compare it with historical examples.
From Air Raid Sirens to Smartphones: Britains History of Emergency Alerts Past to Present with Dr Jones 2026-08-23 | Following the recent Emergency Alert warning of wildfire risk across England and Wales, this video explores the much longer history of how the British state has tried to warn its population of danger.From First World War air raids and the familiar sirens of the Blitz, through the Cold War’s chilling Four-Minute Warning, the Royal Observer Corps, HANDEL and Protect and Survive, we trace the development of Britain’s emergency warning systems through to the modern UK Emergency Alerts service and the “siren in your pocket”.But there is also a bigger question behind the technology: what is the proper role of the state in protecting us from danger?
The Anneka Svenska Case: How Did We Get Here? 200 Years of Animal Law Past to Present with Dr Jones 2026-08-17 | The historical context of animal welfare law behind the case of Anneka Svenska.
News & BBC Interference: Why is this Problematic? Past to Present with Dr Jones 2025-11-12 | My analysis of the situation surrounding the BBC and President Trump, and the ethics of journalism.
