History Extra podcast

A podcast by Immediate Media

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2215 Episodes

  1. Love in Georgian times

    Published: 2/14/2019
  2. Eric Hobsbawm: history and politics

    Published: 2/11/2019
  3. The story of modern Japan

    Published: 2/7/2019
  4. War and music

    Published: 2/4/2019
  5. Bonus Episode: How technology is changing politics

    Published: 2/2/2019
  6. A Roman woman of great power

    Published: 1/31/2019
  7. World-changing women

    Published: 1/28/2019
  8. Legacies of the Holocaust

    Published: 1/24/2019
  9. Diversity in history

    Published: 1/21/2019
  10. The story of the Hurricane

    Published: 1/17/2019
  11. Mary, Queen of Scots’ tragic life

    Published: 1/14/2019
  12. The true history of The Favourite

    Published: 1/10/2019
  13. Remarkable women through history

    Published: 1/7/2019
  14. Egypt’s lost tombs

    Published: 1/3/2019
  15. Medieval civil war

    Published: 12/31/2018
  16. Indians in World War One

    Published: 12/27/2018
  17. 2018 Christmas history quiz

    Published: 12/24/2018
  18. Bess of Hardwick: a Tudor success story

    Published: 12/20/2018
  19. Wonders of the Middle Ages

    Published: 12/17/2018
  20. Letters that changed the world

    Published: 12/13/2018

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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/