History Extra podcast

A podcast by Immediate Media

Categories:

History

2217 Episodes

  1. The history of humanity

    Published: 9/25/2014

  2. Hunting the regicides and the Chartist movement

    Published: 9/18/2014

  3. Fresh views on the Wars of the Roses

    Published: 9/11/2014

  4. Thomas Cromwell’s fall from grace

    Published: 9/4/2014

  5. George III and the art of anatomy

    Published: 8/28/2014

  6. The long history of the Crusades

    Published: 8/21/2014

  7. James Bond and Vichy France

    Published: 8/14/2014

  8. The global First World War

    Published: 8/7/2014

  9. The German view on the First World War

    Published: 7/31/2014

  10. Richard III and dirty Tudors

    Published: 7/24/2014

  11. The World War Two French resistance and British holidays

    Published: 7/17/2014

  12. Cold War smuggling and First World War veterans

    Published: 7/10/2014

  13. Delphi and the Spanish empire

    Published: 7/3/2014

  14. Finance and war

    Published: 6/26/2014

  15. English gardens and Latin American football

    Published: 6/19/2014

  16. The legacy of the First World War

    Published: 6/12/2014

  17. Wolfson History Prize special

    Published: 6/3/2014

  18. D-Day and the Wars of the Roses

    Published: 5/29/2014

  19. Roman slavery and the man who started the First World War

    Published: 5/22/2014

  20. Monte Cassino and revolutionary Russia

    Published: 5/15/2014

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The History Extra podcast brings you gripping stories from the past and fascinating historical conversations with the world's leading historical experts. Produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine, History Extra is a free history podcast, with episodes released six times a week. Subscribe now for the real stories behind your favourite films, TV shows and period dramas, as well as compelling insights into lesser-known aspects of the past.    We delve into global history stories spanning the ancient world right up to the modern day. You’ll hear deep dives into the lives of famous historical figures like Cleopatra, Anne Boleyn and Winston Churchill, and explorations of intriguing events from the past, such as the Salem witch trials, the battle of Waterloo and D-Day.    Expect fresh takes on history, helping you get to grips with the latest research, as we explore everything from ancient Roman archaeology and Viking mythology to Renaissance royals and Tudor kings and queens.    Our episodes touch on a wide range of historical eras – from the Normans and Saxons to the Stuarts, Victorians and the Regency period. We cover the most popular historical subjects, from the medieval world to the Second World War, but you’ll also hear conversations on lesser-known parts of our past, including black history and women’s history.    Looking at the history behind today’s headlines, we consider the forces that have shaped today’s world, from the imposing empires that dominated continents, to the revolutions that brought them crashing down. We also examine the impact of conflict across the centuries, from the crusades of the Middle Ages and the battles of the ancient Egyptians to World War One, World War Two and the Cold War.     Plus, we uncover the real history behind myths, legends and conspiracy theories, from the medieval murder mystery of the Princes in the Tower, to the assassination of JFK.     Featuring interviews with notable historians including Mary Beard, Tracy Borman, James Holland and Dan Jones, we cover a range of social, political and military history, with the aim to start conversations about some of the most fascinating areas of the past.  Unlock full access to HistoryExtra.com for 6 months for just 99p https://www.historyextra.com/join/