# Why I Became an Historian

- Institution: Gresham College
- Speaker: Professor Sir Richard Evans
- Level: For everyone
- Language: English
- Subjects: History, Teaching and learning
- Source: [Gresham College](https://www.gresham.ac.uk/watch-now/why-i-became-historian)
- Licence: [Educational use (Gresham College's terms)](https://www.gresham.ac.uk/terms-and-conditions)
- Who can watch: Teens profiles and older (sources give no ratings; placed by Invisible Network from the source's own words)

It's always fascinating to learn why an academic fell in love with their subject, and what started them on the road to a scholarly career. In this interview with our Provost, Professor Sir Richard Evans FBA, we learn about the impact, castles, quarries and 2nd World War damage had on him as a young boy.

## Lectures

1. [Why I Became an Historian](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/gresham/why-i-became-historian/b2fc40668a1d) (YouTube)