Greenland, forest fires and presidential power: history behind the headlines
Hannah Skoda and Rana Mitter discuss the history behind the headlines in 2025's first instalment of our monthly series

Published: February 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Historians Hannah Skoda and Rana Mitter look at the shifting dynamics of presidential power and discuss the history behind President Trump's stated desire to acquire Greenland, in 2025's first instalment of our monthly podcast series looking at the historical currents running beneath current affairs.
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Authors

Matt EltonDeputy Editor, BBC History Magazine
Matt Elton is BBC History Magazine’s Deputy Editor. He has worked at the magazine since 2012 and has more than a decade’s experience working across a range of history brands.
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