History Extra podcast
En podcast af Immediate Media
2319 Episoder
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The history of consumerism and Chinese philosophy
Udgivet: 28.4.2016 -
Shakespeare’s world and cricket in South Africa
Udgivet: 21.4.2016 -
Student life and working class culture
Udgivet: 14.4.2016 -
Charles II and an Atlantic experiment
Udgivet: 7.4.2016 -
The Dissolution and a forgotten colony
Udgivet: 31.3.2016 -
Democracy and an age of genius
Udgivet: 24.3.2016 -
The Easter Rising and a Victorian heyday
Udgivet: 17.3.2016 -
Muslims and Jews in the 16th century
Udgivet: 10.3.2016 -
The Holy Roman Empire and Capability Brown
Udgivet: 3.3.2016 -
Middle East history special
Udgivet: 25.2.2016 -
Verdun and the Renaissance
Udgivet: 18.2.2016 -
Benjamin Franklin in London
Udgivet: 11.2.2016 -
The battle over Henry VIII’s will
Udgivet: 4.2.2016 -
The Romanovs and King Arthur
Udgivet: 28.1.2016 -
A global view of history
Udgivet: 21.1.2016 -
Postwar Germany and medieval CSI
Udgivet: 14.1.2016 -
The amazing history of Egypt
Udgivet: 7.1.2016 -
Victorian bakers and the Leningrad symphony
Udgivet: 31.12.2015 -
2015 Christmas history quiz
Udgivet: 24.12.2015 -
Britain’s railways and the Titanic
Udgivet: 17.12.2015
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/