Dr Sam Edwards
Reader in Modern Political History
Areas of expertise
War commemoration (anniversaries; memorials; monuments; war heritage); World War I and World War II; US-UK relations: the special relationship; History of running
Profile
Sam has extensive experience working with the media and in recent years has provided expert commentary to BBC News, BBC Breakfast, BBC Radio, CNN, Sky News, France 24, and US Government TV. He has also written for various media outlets, including The Washington Post, The Independent, War on the Rocks, American Heritage, History and Policy, BBC Online Magazine, BBC History Extra, Military History Matters, Britain at War, and The Conversation.
A keen runner - and a 'running historian' – Sam has also penned articles for Runner's World and Outdoor Fitness and he’s provided expert insights (on running culture) for The Economist and BBC Radio 4. Sam is a former Fulbright Scholar and a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society.
Interview booking
Please call the press office on +44 (0)1509 222224 to arrange an interview with Dr Sam Edwards.