Neil Johnston

Neil Johnston, Head of early modern archives at The National Archives and a treason expert, joins to examine the seismic shifts in the concept of treason in Britain. The discussion dives into the trial of Charles I, the political hysteria of the Popish Plot, and how the Treason Act influenced events like the American Revolution. Johnston sheds light on evolving perceptions of loyalty and dissent, reflecting the transformations in governance and society from monarchy to a populace-focused political landscape.