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Episodes
The origins of the Tudors
15 Jul 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Steven Gunn explains the importance of the first Tudor king and David Carpenter delves into some fascinating medieval documents. Hosted on Acast. See ...
Back to school and Hitler's schemes for war
08 Jul 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Jane Hamlett talks about Victorian boarding schools and Joe Maiolo explains how Hitler hoped to win the Second World War with rockets and flying bombs...
Britain under Roman rule and the truth about the crusades
01 Jul 2011
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Tom Asbridge considers the real nature of the Crusades and Manda Scott opines on the Roman occupation of Britain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...
The Duke of Wellington and Alfred the Great
24 Jun 2011
Contributed by Lukas
On the first of our weekly podcasts we have Peter Snow discussing the merits of the Duke of Wellington and Sarah Foot explaining why Alfred the Great’...
News for the BBC's Doomsday Project and the future of the National Archive
01 Jun 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Wood discusses the BBC’s Domesday Project, David Reynolds reflects on Operation Barbarossa, Angus Konstam considers the fate of Captain Kidd...
History Extra podcast - May 2011
01 May 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Miles Russell explores the mystery of the Roman Ninth Legion, Tara Hamling discusses Elizabethan drama and Paul Addison and Jeremy Crang reveal how Br...
History Extra podcast - April 2011
01 Apr 2011
Contributed by Lukas
David Edgerton explains why Britain was no underdog in the Second World War, Lucy looks at how hairstyles reflected political and social change and Ch...
History Extra podcast - March 2011
01 Mar 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Harry Bennett discusses the role of the Merchant Navy in the Battle of the Atlantic, Niall Ferguson considers how much longer western supremacy can la...
History Extra podcast - February 2011
01 Feb 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Ormrod discusses the Black Death, Mark Nicholls explores the life of Sir Walter Ralegh and Simon Sebag Montefiore explains the challenges involve...
History Extra podcast - January 2011
01 Jan 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Lavelle discusses Viking warfare, Robb Robinson recalls the lives of Edwardian fishing fleets and David Musgrove visits Avebury with archaeologis...
History Extra podcast - Christmas 2010
25 Dec 2010
Contributed by Lukas
The BBC History Magazine team dish up a festive history quiz, with questions set by QI’s Justin Pollard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
History Extra podcast - December 2010
01 Dec 2010
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stoyle explains the 16th-century Prayer Book Rebellion, Clive Bloom discusses Edwardian Terrorism and a selection of eyewitnesses recall momentou...
History Extra podcast - November 2010
01 Nov 2010
Contributed by Lukas
Karen Allen reveals the Yorkshire origins of trick or treat and Richard Carwardine explains the importance of Abraham Lincoln’s 1860 election victor...
History Extra podcast - October 2010
01 Oct 2010
Contributed by Lukas
Miles Russell discusses the key moments in the Roman occupation of Britain, RJB Bosworth talks about Mussolini’s love life, and Dr Hannah Newton ana...
History Extra podcast - September 2010
01 Sep 2010
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Benbow offers his thoughts on the Korean War, Helen Castor explains the difficulties of being a queen in the 12th century and Helen Rosslyn descri...
History Extra podcast - August 2010
01 Aug 2010
Contributed by Lukas
Max Jones on the decline of British heroes, Robert Bartlett talking Normans and Hugh Lunghi recalls his time with Stalin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
History Extra podcast - July 2010
01 Jul 2010
Contributed by Lukas
Claire Jowitt talks about Elizabeth I’s pirates, Kay Chadwick introduces a Vichy propagandist and John Spurr discusses swearing in history. Hosted o...
History Extra podcast - June 2010
01 Jun 2010
Contributed by Lukas
Edward Vallance discusses a 17th century radical and Hugh Doherty on true life Robin Hoods. Also, survivors of the Blitz in the Second World War reliv...
History Extra podcast - May 2010
01 May 2010
Contributed by Lukas
Laurence Rees explains why Hitler didn’t press his advantage at Dunkirk in 1940. Plus Michael Scott offers his insights into the 490 BC Battle of Ma...
History Extra podcast - April 2010
01 Apr 2010
Contributed by Lukas
Jenny Uglow gives us the lowdown on Charles II and the Restoration. Plus Emma Robertson explores the origins of chocolate in the British Empire. Hoste...
History Extra podcast - March 2010
01 Mar 2010
Contributed by Lukas
Glenn Foard reflects on the discovery of the true location of the Bosworth battlefield and Ina Zweiniger-Bargielowska explains the role of rationing i...
History Extra podcast - February 2010
01 Feb 2010
Contributed by Lukas
John Morrill explains why we need to look more closely at the words of Oliver Cromwell, Juliet Gardiner considers the 1930s, and Thomas Asbridge delve...
History Extra podcast - January 2010
01 Jan 2010
Contributed by Lukas
Neil MacGregor discusses key objects in world history, Robert Hume looks at toilet designer Thomas Crapper and Elaine Leong talks about medicines in t...
History Extra podcast - December 2009 - Part 2
15 Dec 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Ferguson considers what drove the Vikings to launch their seaborne attacks, while Peter Martin reviews the life and personality of Dr Johnson. ...
History Extra podcast - December 2009 - Part 1
01 Dec 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Rachael Duffett considers how First World War soldiers took to the food they were served. Plus Julian Swann offers his thoughts on the origin of the F...
History Extra podcast - November 2009 - Part 2
15 Nov 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Sue Elliott explains how the children of the Britons who tended First World War graves at Ypres went on to fight the Nazis. Also in this issue Jeremy ...
History Extra podcast - November 2009 - Part 1
01 Nov 2009
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s podcast is a First World War special. We begin with oral historian Peter Hart who introduces clips of interviews with war veterans from ...
History Extra podcast - October 2009 - Part 2
15 Oct 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Scott explains why the 4th century BC was just as important as the previous 100 years in the history of Ancient Greece. Also in this edition w...
History Extra podcast - October 2009 - Part 1
01 Oct 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda Vickery talks about her new radio series that delves into the history of private lives in Britain. Also in this edition Ian Mortimer explains w...
History Extra podcast - September 2009 - Part 2
15 Sep 2009
Contributed by Lukas
This month Dan Snow gives his opinions on the momentous Battle of Quebec that took place 250 years ago. Plus we speak to Tracy Borman about how Elizab...
History Extra podcast - September 2009 - Part 1
01 Sep 2009
Contributed by Lukas
This month's podcast is a Second World War special. We speak to Dr Dan Todman about the situation on the home front in 1939 and you can hear exclusive...
History Extra podcast - August 2009 - Part 2
15 Aug 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Thompson explains how a 17th-century shipwreck brought Bermuda into the British Empire; Sean McGlynn discusses Medieval atrocities and reveals h...
History Extra podcast - August 2009 - Part 1
01 Aug 2009
Contributed by Lukas
John Gillingham explains how the murder of Thomas Becket inspired a magnificent fortress; Nicholas Orme leafs through a 16th-century guide to the art ...
History Extra podcast - July 2009 - Part 2
15 Jul 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Ormrod gives a colourful insight into medieval petitions; Christopher Lewis and Alison Boyle discuss two of the 17th century's greatest astronome...
History Extra podcast - July 2009 - Part 1
01 Jul 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Christine MacLeod challenges popular perceptions of the Industrial Revolution; Mark Collins talks about the history of Big Ben on its 150th anniversar...
History Extra podcast - June 2009 - Part 2
15 Jun 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Edward Vallance explores the story of Thomas Paine, hated in England in his lifetime but loved in America, June Purvis tackles the subject of the forc...
History Extra podcast - June 2009 - Part 1
01 Jun 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Antony Beevor discusses his latest book on D-Day and the Battle for Normandy, Helen J Nicholson explains what happened to the Knights Templar who went...
History Extra podcast - May 2009 - Part 2
15 May 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Roger Moorhouse is on the trail of a serial killer in Nazi Berlin, Deborah Youngs discusses the fascinating diary of an ordinary gentleman in Tudor En...
History Extra podcast - May 2009 - Part 1
01 May 2009
Contributed by Lukas
The Great Turning Points in British History, Tristram Hunt discusses the life and legacy of Friedrich Engels, Angus Wainwright gives his thoughts on t...
History Extra podcast - April 2009 - Part 2
15 Apr 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Brett Dolman considers King Henry VIII and Hampton Court, Nick Lloyd discusses the bloody Amritsar massacre of 1919. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...
History Extra podcast - April 2009 - Part 1
01 Apr 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Louise Raw discusses the 1888 Matchgirls strike, David Stevenson returns to 1918 in our Time Machine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...
History Extra podcast - March 2009 - Part 2
15 Mar 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Marc Morris discusses how Edward I appropriated the legend of King Arthur, Peter Hart reflects on the dangerous careers of First World War fighter pil...
History Extra podcast - March 2009 - Part 1
01 Mar 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Hallie Rubehold reveals a remarkable tale of adultery that caused a scandal in the 18th century, David Hipshon speaks about the controversial king Ric...
History Extra podcast - February 2009 - Part 2
15 Feb 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Sir David Attenborough gives his thoughts on Charles Darwin and the impact of his work, Adrian Desmond explains why he believes a passionate hatred of...
History Extra podcast - February 2009 - Part 1
01 Feb 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Saul David talks about the forgotten battles of the Zulu Wars, Jane Hamlett talks about Victorian men and household furnishing, Richard Carwardine dis...
History Extra podcast - January 2009 - Part 2
15 Jan 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Robert Crawford giving us a taste of the poetry of Robert Burns, Richard Serjeantson talks about the Elizabethan courtier and polymath Franc...
History Extra podcast - January 2009 - Part 1
01 Jan 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Wise discusses life in London's notorious Old Nichol slum in the 19th century, Art historian Beth Williamson describes part of the medieval pain...
History Extra podcast - December 2008 - Part 2
25 Dec 2008
Contributed by Lukas
BBC History Magazine's Christmas Quiz with QI quizmaster Justin Pollard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about...
History Extra podcast - December 2008 - Part 1
01 Dec 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Conway returns to 1775, Professor Mark Connelly describes how the Victorians began to shop until they dropped, The 'father of history' on one ...
History Extra podcast - November 2008 - Part 2
15 Nov 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Film-maker Laurence Rees discusses the secret top-level dealings of WW2, Munro Price visits the French Revolution in the Time Machine, The making of t...
History Extra podcast - November 2008 - Part 1
01 Nov 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Palin looks back at the final hours of the conflict, Professor Gary Sheffield explains how the Allies were able to triumph in 1918, David Reyn...
History Extra podcast - October 2008 - Part 2
15 Oct 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Williams talks about the young Victoria's spirited struggle to become queen, Richard J Evans asks "how far did the German people support the Thir...
History Extra podcast - October 2008 - Part 1
01 Oct 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Patricia Davies recalls the brilliant deception plan Operation Mincemeat, Dr Ian Mortimer reveals what life was like for the inhabitants of medieval t...
History Extra podcast - September 2008
01 Sep 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Mary Beard gives us an insight into the preserved Roman city of Pompeii, The controversial legacy of Oliver Cromwell is discussed by Profess...
History Extra podcast - August 2008
01 Aug 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Anne Curry tells us which year she would like to visit in our time machine, TV presenter Ruth Goodman updates us on her progress on the Vict...
History Extra podcast - July 2008
01 Jul 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Code-breaker Jerry Roberts recalls his work at Bletchley Park in the Second World War, David Musgrove interviews a panel of historians about the lates...
History Extra podcast - June 2008
01 Jun 2008
Contributed by Lukas
David Musgrove takes a look around the new visitors' centre at Culloden, Historical biographer Alison Weir describes her discovery of an unknown portr...
History Extra podcast - May 2008
01 May 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Werner of the Museum in Docklands discusses a new exhibition on Jack the Ripper, TV presenter Ruth Goodman chats about her experiences living on ...
History Extra podcast - April 2008
01 Apr 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Lisa Jardine looks at the relationship between England and the Netherlands in 1688, Historian and broadcaster Michael Wood offers his though...
History Extra podcast - March 2008
01 Mar 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Historian and broadcaster Marc Morris on how Edward I made England and Scotland into enemies, Dr Dominic Sandbrook discusses the impact of Enoch Powel...
History Extra podcast - February 2008
01 Feb 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Historical writer Derek Wilson explains his choices for the most awful years in British history, Dr Michael Goodman delves into the mysterious death o...
History Extra podcast - January 2008
01 Jan 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Barkow talks about the study of the holocaust, Professor Ronald Hutton meets the founder of an obscure religion, David Musgrove takes a guided wal...
History Extra podcast - Christmas Quiz
25 Dec 2007
Contributed by Lukas
Popular historian Justin Pollard and David Musgrove take charge of our history pub quiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. ...
History Extra podcast - December 2007
01 Dec 2007
Contributed by Lukas
Historical writer Julian Humphrys provides his tips for capturing a castle, Military historian and broadcaster Max Hastings discusses the Pacific War,...
History Extra podcast - November 2007
01 Nov 2007
Contributed by Lukas
Top Gear presenter James May explains his admiration for the Wright Brothers, Dr Anthony Cumming challenges traditional assumptions about the Battle o...
History Extra podcast - October 2007
01 Oct 2007
Contributed by Lukas
History programme-maker Laurence Rees recalls some of his most interesting encounters with Second World War veterans, David Musgrove takes a tour of t...
History Extra podcast - September 2007
01 Sep 2007
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Harry Gelber looks back over China's long history, Historical biographer Alison Weir and author and historian Tracy Borman tell the stories ...
History Extra podcast - August 2007
01 Aug 2007
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Jonathan Phillips talks about the Second Crusade, A live report from a recreated Viking voyage, TV presenter Nicholas Crane discusses histor...
History Extra podcast - July 2007
01 Jul 2007
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Gary Sheffield describes the political talents of the Duke of Wellington. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn...
History Extra podcast - June 2007
01 Jun 2007
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Ian Kershaw discusses the major decisions and turning points of the Second World War. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...