The History Hotline

In the final episode of this mini series, Deanna, Weyland and Athian Akec trace how Darcus Howe carried C.L.R. James’ radical tradition from Black Power organising and Race Today into prime-time British TV, from The Bandung File to Devil’s Advocate. Through interviews, archive and biography, we explore his confrontations with British power and the legacy that continues to shape Black politics and media today.This episode features : Leila Hassan Howe – Veteran Black British activist, former member of the Race Today Collective and long-time campaigner for racial justice and Black self-organisation.Dr Tennyson Joseph – Political scientist and lecturer at the University of the West Indies, specialising in Caribbean politics, decolonisation, and the work of CLR James.Dr Robin Bunce – Historian of Black Power and radical politics in Britain, and co-author of Darcus Howe: A Political Biography.Athian Akec - Athian Akec is a political educator and community organiser focused on cultivating political imagination and building community capacity for positive change.Written, presented, and produced by Deanna Lyncook & Weyland McKenzie-WitterSpecial guest appearance by Athian Akec Mix and Sound design by Weyland McKenzie - Witter Series Theme Music by Kyron Akal Artwork by Rei Bleu - www.reibleu.com

In this episode, we trace Darcus Howe’s journey from Caribbean “global consciousness” and Trinidad’s Black Power uprising to the Mangrove Nine, the Race Today Collective and political organising in Britain. This episode uncovers how Howe built institutions, challenged the state and became a key target of the Special Branch’s Black Power desk.Leila Hassan Howe – Veteran Black British activist, former member of the Race Today Collective and long-time campaigner for racial justice and Black self-organisation.Dr Tennyson Joseph – Political scientist and lecturer at the University of the West Indies, specialising in Caribbean politics, decolonisation, and the work of CLR James.Dr Robin Bunce – Historian of Black Power and radical politics in Britain, and co-author of Darcus Howe: A Political Biography.Written, presented, and produced by Deanna Lyncook & Weyland McKenzie-WitterMix and Sound design by Weyland McKenzie-Witter Series Theme Music by Kyron Akal Artwork by Rei Bleu - www.reibleu.com

On Jan 4th 2022, Darcus Howe was honoured at the unveiling of a Nubian Jack plaque in Brixton. But who is Darcus Howe? In Part 1 of this series, we explore Howe’s politics, his relationship with C. L. R. James, and the Caribbean radical tradition behind his life’s work.This episode features: Dr Jak Beula - British entrepreneur, cultural activist, and "educartist" who founded the Nubian Jak Community Trust (NJCT) in 2006. Leila Hassan Howe – Veteran Black British activist, former member of the Race Today Collective and long-time campaigner for racial justice and Black self-organisation.Dr Tennyson Joseph – Political scientist and lecturer at the University of the West Indies, specialising in Caribbean politics, decolonisation, and the work of CLR James.Dr Robin Bunce – Historian of Black Power and radical politics in Britain, and co-author of Darcus Howe: A Political Biography.Written, presented, and produced by Deanna Lyncook & Weyland McKenzie-WitterMix and Sound design by Weyland McKenzie-Witter Series Theme Music by Kyron Akal Artwork by Rei Bleu - www.reibleu.com

4 incredible years and 150 episodes of The History Hotline later, the show has come to an end. I have decided to take a long break from podcasting and can't make any promises as to when I will be back. Thank you all for your support tuning into this podcast, this last episode is taken from the live show featuring Dr Jade Bentil. For bookings and other inquiries email: [email protected] or find us on socials here.

"This was a continuation of the British Caribbean Experience: fighting with Britain during global wars, and during times of peace fighting British authorities for justice."This week I am joined by author Colin Douglas discussing his book 'The Caribbean and the Second World War'. We discuss the long military history in the region and the various ways the Caribbean were a part of the global conflict. We discuss the Caribbean as an important geographical location for both Britain and the allies and Germany and the axis powers. But also consider Britain's military colour bar during this time.Colin will be in conversation with Dr Kesewa John at Greenwich museum on 17th November 2024.Follow us on socials here.Follow Colin Douglas here

In November 2023, Hannah Gaffey on her flight to Kingston, Jamaica witnessed what she believed to be a deportation. After standing with other passengers to stop the plane taking off, the passenger then unknown to her was removed from the flight along with the 6 security personnel that were attempting to restrain him across the back row of a packed flight full of holiday makers.In this episode we'll be talking about the deportation, the hounding from the tabloid media and the key board warriors who sent death threats. We discuss the current rise of the far right following the events of this summer and the way in which immigration has been used as a political tool especially in the last year.TW: sexual violence, rape, death threats.Follow us on socials and keep up to date with us here.

This week I'm joined by Rebecca Adams, archivist at the Stuart Hall Archives housed at the University of Birmingham. We talk about the importance of archiving Black life in Britain and how it informs our historical research. The life of the educational psychologist Mollie Hunte and why she remains relatively unknown despite her tremendous contribution to British society. We also talk about access and the way you as members of the public can engage with the archives to conduct your own research.Rebecca: Instagram (@rebeccaadarchivi), Twitter (@rebeccarchivist)Stuart Hall Archives: Instagram (@StuartHallAP), Twitter (@StuartHallAP)Follow us on social media and keep up with what we're up to.The live podcast festival at the Imperial War Museum has been cancelled, contact the IWM if you have any issues of queries with ticket refunds.

Live events: The Imperial War Museum live show, 4pm, 19th October 2024.This week I'm joined by Paul Henriques to speak about the financial savings system Pardna, it's been successfully used all over the world and now it's in app form. Listen in to find out more about how Caribbean people in Britain used pardna to achieve their money savings goals and how it can be used a financial literacy tool today.To find out more about Pardna:Website: https://pardna.comTwitter: https://x.com/pardnaInstagram: https://instagram.com/pardnagram/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PardnaHQ/Keep up with us here. Episodes will be out weekly for the foreseeable future.

Live events: The Imperial War Museum live show, 4pm, 19th October 2024.Articles Cited: Amelia Gentleman: 'Home Office forced to release critical report on origins of Windrush scandal'Wawrick Mansel, 'Jamaican teachers at leading UK academy chain paid less than their British colleagues'Prof. Gus John, 'Jamaica needs teachers, yet England poaches them and classrooms lie empty. How can that be right?'Keep up with us here. Episodes will be out weekly for the foreseeable future.

Live events: The Imperial War Museum live show, 4pm, 19th October 2024Just an episode full of the books I'm currently reading, some Black British History and some not so much. Books mentioned:Blazing Trails: Stories of a Heroic Generation - Gus JohnMulticultural Britain: A People's History - Kieran ConnellThe Caribbean and the Second World War - Colin DouglasBlack Women Always: Conversations on Life, Culture & CreativityThe Treatment - Sarah MoorheadKeep up with us here. Episodes will be out weekly for the foreseeable future.

Live events: The Imperial War Museum live show, 4pm, 19th October 2024.On today’s episode I will be thinking about the far right. I’ll be continuing to think about this idea of 'little change' from last week and into next week. We'll be looking at the longer history of anti-immigrant sentiment in politics and the history of far riot uprisings.Racism Runs Riot by Dr Lambros FatsisThe Windrush story was not a rosy one even before the ship arrived by David OlusogaKeep up with us here. Episodes will be out weekly for the foreseeable future.

Live events: The live podcast show at Kings Place, 2pm on 15th September 2024. The Imperial War Museum live show, 4pm, 19th October 2024.On today’s episode I will be thinking about policing Notting Hill Carnival. I’ll be continuing to think about this idea of 'little change' from last week and into next week. We'll be looking at media portrayals as well as the 1976 and 1977 Notting Hill Carnival riots.Keep up with us here. Episodes will be out weekly for the foreseeable future.

Live events: The live podcast show at Kings Place, 2pm on 15th September 2024. The Imperial War Museum live show, 4pm, 19th October 2024.On today’s episode I will be thinking about policing and how little has changed since my grandparents came in the 1950s and 1960s. I’ll be thinking about this idea of 'little change' in the next few episodes. The next two episodes will largely focus on policing and then we will look into politics, the media and the far right…Keep up with us here. Episodes will be out weekly for the foreseeable future.

This week's episode discusses the current racial climate in the UK with the far-right taking to the streets in the name of 'protecting Britain', whilst burning hotels and libraries, vandalising public and private property and causing chaos and inflicting violence. We talk about this within the context of Jamaican Independence (shoutout to all those who celebrate) and what it means for the descendants of formerly colonised people to see violence similarly meted out to their ancestors on British streets today. We also talk about the situation at Goldsmith's University, where they continue to attack courses that highlight and educate on the histories of marginalised people and the lecturers and module convenors that teach them. To support and sign the petition, click here.We have two upcoming events, the Black British History quiz will be on 17th August 2024 and the live podcast show will be on 15th September 2024. Episodes will resume 27th August. To keep up with us on socials, click here.

This week we are joined by special guest Donald Campbell of The Forgotten Generations. TFG founded June 2021, is a not-for-profit organisation with aims and objectives to provide historical and current information of British African and Caribbean people for educational purposes. It was a pleasure to talk to Donald about his work collecting the stories of generations past and present and his own life migrating to Britain as a child and his long career in the RAF. Tune in to our interview on TFG here.Follow us on socials here, live show tickets here and to book tickets to the Black British History quiz here.

On this week’s episode of The History Hotline, I am joined by Kandace Chimbiri, children’s author and speaker dedicated to teaching children (and adults) about modern and ancient Black history. We spoke about her love of Black History, from ancient African civilisations to the post-war migrations from the Caribbean to Britain and everything in between.UK listeners can get Kandace's books at Black and anti-racist bookshops such as New Beacon Books, Afori Books, Book Love and Book and KultureUS and overseas listeners can get books via Awesome BooksTo get tickets for the live show on Sunday 15th September!!To follow us on socials and keep up to date with all things The History Hotline.

Live show tickets!! This week's episode looks at Norman Manley's visit to Birmingham, caught up in the political debate on immigration in 1961. It explores his motivations for coming and what that says about the transnational links between the migrated populations of commonwealth countries and their new homes. Featured article on Manley's visit. To follow us on socials and check out what else we're doing?

This week's episode is all about, UK elections, the ongoing genocide in Palestine and Sudan and the violence in Congo!We're having a live show, tickets available here!If you want to follow us on socials, click here

The Black People's Day of Action (1981) was a direct response to the New Cross Massacre that led to the deaths of 14 young Black people in New Cross, South London, 1981. This week I am thinking about the mobilisations and uprising of people we are currently witnessing across University campuses and in wider society... the response to a people that do not feel heard or seen. I will be contextualising these thoughts in the wider history of protest in Britain, thinking about the Black People's Day of Action as a response to the state's silence on the trauma of the fire.

This week's episode features the brilliant Alexandria Miller who is a historian, writer, and multimedia documentarian who is passionate about capturing Caribbean stories. This episode we talk about our academic journeys, doing a PhD and some of the differences in studying Caribbean history for a US vs UK perspective. We discuss Alexandria's work on Jamaican women and her motivations for researching a community so close to home. You can find out more about Alexandria's work on her podcast Strictly Facts: A Guide to Caribbean History and Culture and follow us for more here.

Have you ever wondered how bun and cheese became Jamaica's Good Friday treat? Tune in to this week's episode to find out more about this history, how it came to be and what it signifies.

On Thursday 14th March, in a landmark decision the UK’s privy council overturned the murder conviction of the Jamaican dancehall artist Vybz Kartel, impacting also the ruling on his three co-defendants: Shawn Campbell, Kahira Jones and Andre St John. It was overturned due to findings that the original conviction was compromised due to juror misconduct, during the 2014 trial. Vybz Kartel at this point has been in prison since 2011 was convicted of the murder of Clive “Lizard” Williams in one of Jamaica’s longest trials.Find out more about the Privy Council rulings and why Jamaica's highest arm of justice is the UK's Privy Council and not the Caribbean Court of Justice.Find us here

An episode based on my undergraduate dissertation that was all about political and religious influences of reggae music in the 1970s, which coincidentally talks us through some of things I wish the Bob Marley: One Love film did not give enough time to. This episodes explores the political context in 1970s Jamaica as well as the Rastafarian movement and the influences of these on reggae music as the mouthpiece for the oppressed.

“Try to pigeon hole Benjamin Zephaniah at your peril. Poet, writer, lyricist, musician, actor, republican, activist, campaigner, freedom fighter. It’s impossible. His achievements are too plentiful to mention.” – Opening for an interview with Shelley Carter for Birmingham Living magazine. Benjamin Zephaniah was born on 15th April 1958 in Handsworth, Birmingham. This episode looks at his life, his activism and all he stood for. It explores his refusal to accept an MBE and the implications that had. Clips taken from: ITN Archives Articles featured: Tribune Article "Us An Dem: The Radical Benjamin Zephaniah"'Me? I thought, OBE me? Up yours, I thought' Updates on the MRes legal challenge Follow us on socials

The Race Relations Act was passed in 1965. It set about to formerly criminalise racial discrimination but only certain kinds. This episode we'll be thinking about how successful this was in improving the situation for Black people in Britain, or was it performative and largely unhelpful? For more information on my PhD study email me at: [email protected] or message me on social media. Keep up to date with us.

The second part of our episodes with Dr Michelle Yaa Asantewa and Craig Riley where we continue to discuss the life and legacy of Michael Abbensetts and Empire Road.

Why does Venezuela claim Essquibo and what will this mean for Guyana?Currently a referendum is on to Venezuelans to claim part of Guyana which is oil rich, which could mean the annexation of the territory from Guyana. Tune in more to find out about what is happening in the region and how this links to other global conflicts in Palestine and Congo as the powers that be exploit for their own gain.Articles consulted: The Financial Times and Al Jazeera.I also speak about my call for participants for my PhD research on the migration of Caribbean children to Britain. Please email me on: [email protected] for more information. Our socials!

Join us this week as I chat with Dr Michelle Yaa Asentewa and Craig Riley to talk about Michael Abbensetts and Empire Road. Empire Road is a British television series that was aired by the BBC from 1978 to 1979. It was produced by Peter Ansorge and written by Michael Abbensetts. It was the first British TV series to be written, directed and acted by predominantly Black artists and creatives.Born in Guyana, Michael Abbensetts was the first Black British playwright to be commissioned to write a television drama series. Michael settled in Britain in the 1960s and gave a voice to people from a Caribbean heritage, through his writing for the theatre and television. He worked on several Pebble Mill dramas in the 1970s and early ’80s, often with producer Peter Ansorge. His first Pebble Mill production was Black Christmas, in 1977; followed by Empire Road (series 1 and 2), the first black British soap opera, 1988-9; and Easy Money, part of Playhouse, 1982. He also wrote an episode of Doctors in 2001, which was his last television script. Michael Abbensetts, sadly died on 24th November 2016. This episode honours his life and commitment to writing the experiences of Black people for TV in post-war Britain.

This week we're joined by Ama Badu (English Literature BA, QMUL 2018). Ama is an assistant editor at Faber and Faber. We talk about all things literature, history, publishing and the current state of British society. Connect with us hereFollow Ama hereBooks mentioned: Clean by Juno Dawson, The Women in Me by Britney Spears, The Color Purple by Alice Walker, Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson, All About Love by bell hooks, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou, Black Skin White Masks by Frantz Fanon, Slavery and Capitalism by Eric Williams.

In August 1970, the MV Christena, a government owned and operated ferry boat crashed in between the islands of St Kitts and Nevis. This week's episode explores what happened that day and the legacy of such a tragedy for one of Britain's colonies. Follow us on social media here.

A YouGov poll has found that 53% could not name a single Black British historical figure. This was reported in a Guardian article which was shared widely with many comments about the state of the education system amongst other issues with the public perception of Black British history. In this episode I'll be discussing the research and thinking about the ways we might see a change in this area. Check us out on social media.

After a brief pause (apologies) we're back! This week's episode is all about critical thinking amongst many other things. I talk about my experiences on the Young Archivist course organised by Serendipity.I also think about what is happening in Palestine and how we must critically evaluate and think about the way we are taking in information in the age of [mis]information. Our socials #FreePalestine

This week we talk about the Black British Voices survey and wider findings (https://www.bbvp.org/) as well new publications within Black British History. Lawrence Wishart Radical Black Women series (https://lwbooks.co.uk/radical-black-women-series) and Preeti Dhillon's new book (https://www.dialoguebooks.co.uk/titles/preeti-dhillon/the-shoulders-we-stand-on/9780349702827/) Our socials: https://linktr.ee/thehistoryhotline

This month is Black History Month in the UK and the theme is 'Saluting Our Sisters' so this first episode is all about Mary Prince (c.1 788 - c. 1833) who was the first Black woman to publish an autobiography of her experience as an enslaved person. Our socials: https://linktr.ee/thehistoryhotline BHM Events, Wandsworth Library: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/caribbean-women-in-britain-tickets-728854101237 Lawrence Wishart: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-launch-gerlin-bean-mother-of-the-movement-by-a-s-francis-tickets-723331934287?aff=oddtdtcreator Many Struggles: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hakim-adi-many-struggles-book-launch-tickets-726752525367?aff=oddtdtcreator

This week's episode reflects on the Black British History conference I co-organised, exploring 'truths' within Black British History... bringing together scholars, students, public historians, practitioners and those in adjacent studies together to discuss the discipline and these are my reflections and musings. Our socials: https://linktr.ee/thehistoryhotline

This week's episode is all about the Black Parents Movement (BPM) and intergenerational activism featuring Hannah Francis. We discuss her chapter in Many Struggles: New Histories of African and Caribbean People In Britain edited by Professor Hakim Adi (https://www.plutobooks.com/9780745347653/many-struggles/) the campaign to save the MRes at Chichester (https://www.historymatters.online/save-mres-campaign) the Young Historians Project (https://www.younghistoriansproject.org/) and The History Matters Journal (https://www.historymatters.online/journal) TW: Conversations about suicide. Our socials: https://linktr.ee/thehistoryhotline Hannah's socials: https://www.instagram.com/silly_ebadu/

On this week's episode I talk through my PhD research and give you a little bit more of an insight into my current work exploring 'the intergenerational experiences of West Indian children in the British education system in Britain and the West Indies.

This week we're joined by Raafeke from Parrotbeetie podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2lxVY4Cmn4INPwuyXqI3yY?si=5120fcc66f5e43d4 Our Socials: https://linktr.ee/thehistoryhotline

This week we'll be thinking about the first iteration of Caribbean carnival on British soil, in January 1959. Spearheaded by Claudia Jones and supported through the work of the publication she founded: The West Indian Gazette. We'll explore the carnival and the Carnival Queen beauty contest it boasted and what that meant for the politics of beauty and how Black women's beauty was broadcasted on the BBC for the first time. This episode contains conversations about colourism and racism.An update on Professor Hakim Adi's position at Chichester University and the current position of the campaign to save the MRes African History and History of the African Diaspora. Read the History Matters Statement here: https://www.historymatters.online/save-mres-campaign Books mentioned: Rochelle Rowe, Imagining Caribbean Womanhood & Kennetta Hammond Perry, London is the Place for Me. Our socials: https://linktr.ee/thehistoryhotline

You might be just as shocked as we are to find out that The University of Chichester have stopped enrolment onto The History of Africa and the African Diaspora MRes (Masters of Research) and Professor Hakim Adi who worked tirelessly to build the course has been told his post is at risk of termination. This is disgusting behaviour by the University of Chichester and action is urgent to re-open enrolment and safeguard this course and Professor Adi’s post. In this episode we speak to Professor Adi and hear from present and former students (Hannah Francis, Aleja Taddesse, Danny Thompson & Rey Bowen) of the course about their experiences of it and why it is so important.Please sign this petition: https://chng.it/Kyk4Gc8Hf8 support the call for action and please share this story widely! We cannot lose courses like this, they are simply too important. Read more in The Voice: https://www.voice-online.co.uk/news/uk-news/2023/07/17/prof-hits-back-at-uni-moves-to-axe-him/Read more in Sputnik: https://en.sputniknews.africa/20230718/uk-professor-and-students-challenge-universitys-closure-of-african-history-course-1060612685.htmlParliament Motion: https://edm.parliament.uk/early-day-motion/61253

This is an end of season roundup, I'll be discussing Windrush75 "celebrations" and also thinking about some current news topics and updates of events covered in previous episodes such as the Stephen Lawrence case and the case of ChildQ. If you have any episode requests for after the summer break please email us at: [email protected] or contact us via social media... Socials: https://linktr.ee/thehistoryhotline

The arrival of the Windrush ship to Britain in 1948, is the symbolic mark of post-war migration from the Caribbean. It is often credited with being the first (even though it wasn’t) ship to bring people from the Caribbean to Britain and 'Windrush Generation' is now the term given to that generation that arrived between 1948 and the early 1970s.This episode is part two of episodes on the Windrush Scandal which saw the threat of and in some cases the actual deportation of members of the 'generation' due to a variety of Home Office failings that deliberately targeted Black people. Windrush Lessons Learnt Report: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/874022/6.5577_HO_Windrush_Lessons_Learned_Review_WEB_v2.pdf Further links: https://linktr.ee/thehistoryhotline

The arrival of the Windrush ship to Britain in 1948, is the symbolic mark of post-war migration from the Caribbean. It is often credited with being the first (even though it wasn’t) ship to bring people from the Caribbean to Britain and 'Windrush Generation' is now the term given to that generation that arrived between 1948 and the early 1970s.This episode begins to explore the Windrush Scandal which saw the threat of and in some cases the actual deportation of members of the 'generation' due to a variety of Home Office failings that deliberately targeted Black people. Guardian Article: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2022/jul/16/danny-boyle-2012-london-olympic-opening-ceremony-feelgood-factor Windrush reference in the 2012 Olympic opening ceremony: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QL_uG2GSZo Windrush Lessons Learnt Report: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/874022/6.5577_HO_Windrush_Lessons_Learned_Review_WEB_v2.pdf Further links: https://linktr.ee/thehistoryhotline

John Richard Archer born 8th June 1863, he is most known for being elected Mayor of Battersea in 1913. The first Black mayor of a London borough. We discuss his political career, his acceptance speech and subsequent attitudes towards his race and racism and his legacy. Our socials: https://linktr.ee/thehistoryhotline

Pan Africanism was one of the major political traditions of the 20th century and it was as early as 1898 that Trinidadian Henry Sylvester Williams conceived the idea of a world conference of black people... which took place in 1900 but the vision was very clear, early on from Williams.

In the aftermath of King Charles III's coronation I share my thoughts and reflections on my time in Jamaica... considering Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness' absence at the coronation and what that may or may not mean... The question of Jamaica becoming a republic, what the people think about it and the other Caribbean islands considering making the leap to becoming republics. Links: https://linktr.ee/thehistoryhotline

This week we are joined by special guest Professor Hakim Adi, speaking about the History Matters Journal, The Young Historians Project, his most recent publication and upcoming special collection. We discuss the lack of Black history teachers, making history more accessible, the impact of BLM on History within higher education and institutional racism in the 20th and 21st century. Read the latest issue of the History Matters Journal here: https://www.historymatters.online/journal For more updates on the History Matters Journal: https://twitter.com/MattersHistoryhttps://www.instagram.com/historymatters_journal/ Us:https://linktr.ee/thehistoryhotline Hakim Adi: https://twitter.com/hakimadi1?lang=en

This week's episode continues on from 105, we'll be thinking about the organisation founded by Dr. Harold Moody... The League of Coloured Peoples (LCP). Links: https://linktr.ee/thehistoryhotline

The life and times of Dr Harold Moody, the Jamaican born doctor that studied at king's College London in the early 20th century. We discuss his politics, religion and beliefs and think about why some may argue he is an underrated figure of the era. Links: https://linktr.ee/thehistoryhotline

On 22nd April 1993, 18 year old Stephen Lawrence was murdered by a gang of white youths in a racially motivated attack. 30 years on from the anniversary of his death, this episode details the battle fought by his family to get justice for Stephen. It explores the policy changes and legislation shifts that have followed his death from the Macpherson Report (1999) to amendments to the Race Relations Act (2000).Sources: Doreen Lawrence, And Still I Rise: A Mother's Search for JusticeDavid Gillborn, Racism and Education: Coincidence Or Conspiracy? BBC Timeline: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-26465916 Benjamin Zephaniah, What Stephen Lawrence Taught Us? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Awns1EIUweA Our socials: https://linktr.ee/thehistoryhotline