03/09/2013

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Tom Holland is joined in the Making History studio by Richard Partington from the University of Cambridge and, in Stirling, by Dr Fiona Watson from the University of Dundee. With the 500th anniversary of the Scots defeat at Flodden just a few days away, Tom travels to Northumberland to meet Clive Hallam Baker who explains why James VI came a cropper after his invasion. Back in the studio, journalist Alex Massie joins the discussion as we try and understand why this battle seems so little-remembered. Another great battle is analysed in a new book by the medieval historian Richard Barber, but Helen Castor wonders whether its title, "Edward III and the Triumph of England" tells us more about the rise of the English nation in the 14th century than it does about military success on the continent. Finally, Tom hears from Andrew Nicholl about a new project in Scotland which allows listeners to get their hands on over 400 years of history. Transcribe Scottish Places needs volunteers to type out documents that go back to 1645 and these will then become freely available on-line to users around the world. Contact the programme: [email protected] Produced by Nick Patrick A Pier production for BBC Radio 4.