Stephanie Barczewski

Stephanie Barczewski, a modern British cultural historian and author, discusses how country houses evolved into symbols of English identity. She explores the Reformation's destructive impact and how the Civil War left lasting architectural scars. Barczewski explains how 18th-century politics transformed these homes into emblems of stability, while also revealing their ties to imperialism and racial hierarchies. The conversation touches on the diversity of architectural styles across the UK and hints at her future research on British national parks and environmental history.