History Extra podcast

A podcast by Immediate Media

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History

2217 Episodes

  1. Christmas quiz

    Published: 12/19/2013

  2. Nelson Mandela special

    Published: 12/12/2013

  3. The legacy of the First World War and Gandhi's early years

    Published: 12/5/2013

  4. Victorian vigour and a remarkable family

    Published: 11/28/2013

  5. JFK and a neglected Tudor

    Published: 11/21/2013

  6. Global history and the rise of the factories

    Published: 11/14/2013

  7. Cold War culture and the path to the First World War

    Published: 11/7/2013

  8. A new look at Nelson and a haunted castle

    Published: 10/31/2013

  9. Tudor portraits and Victorian footballers

    Published: 10/24/2013

  10. Ancient Greek theatre and Victorian prisons

    Published: 10/17/2013

  11. The First World War and Richard III

    Published: 10/10/2013

  12. The mysteries of the Princes in the Tower

    Published: 10/3/2013

  13. Ancient burials and modern murders

    Published: 9/26/2013

  14. Witch-hunting and medieval letter writing

    Published: 9/19/2013

  15. A fresh look at an Ancient Greek classic

    Published: 9/12/2013

  16. On the Civil War trail

    Published: 9/5/2013

  17. A fresh look at Edward III

    Published: 8/29/2013

  18. England and Scotland go to war

    Published: 8/22/2013

  19. The history behind the White Queen

    Published: 8/15/2013

  20. The downfall of Mary, Queen of Scots and a British civil rights struggle

    Published: 8/8/2013

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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/