Introduction

As 20 21 draws to a close, we thought it would be interesting to take a look back at some of the moments and themes that have shaped the face of history this year. Joining me to do so was anna whitelock, public historian and author of b b c history magazines king points column. To help us in this quest, anna nominated a few subjects. Some silly and some serious, that have made it on to the aegenda of british historians in 20 21. And you've nominated some subjects for us to discuss to day. So of course, this is not going to be a sive over view of the year, er nowhere near, in