HistoryExtra podcast
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The HistoryExtra podcast brings you gripping stories from the past and fascinating historical conversations with the world's leading historical experts.
HistoryExtra 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/
HistoryExtra 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/
Episodes
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Jul 11, 2024 • 38min
Anxieties of the Edwardian age
Historian Alwyn Turner discusses the anxieties of the Edwardian era, highlighting global shifts, political dynamics, emergence of Labour Party, rise of celebrities, and the shocking Dr. Crippen case.
Jul 10, 2024 • 42min
Deeds not words | 5. Burning down the house
The podcast explores the suffragette movement's shift to extreme tactics like burning down houses and planting bombs. It questions whether suffragettes can be classified as terrorists. The episode delves into the controversial actions of suffragette Emily Wilding Davison and the impact of her sacrifice on the movement. It also discusses the escalation of violence within the suffragette campaign, including the Great Window Smashing Campaign of 1912 and the formation of the militant group Young Hot Bloods.
Jul 9, 2024 • 49min
How the Plantagenets forged the English state
Medieval historians Caroline Burt and Richard Partington discuss how Plantagenet monarchs shaped English statehood between 1199-1399. They explore the reigns of six kings, economic and political dynamics, governance expansion, and Edward I's legacy. The podcast highlights the evolution of governance structures, leadership styles, and the enduring similarities in human behavior across history.
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Jul 8, 2024 • 58min
Justinian: life of the week
Historian Peter Sarris discusses the conniving and ruthless Emperor Justinian, his rise to power, surviving riots and plots in Constantinople, his significant legal reforms, military strategies, challenges faced like the Bubonic Plague, and his lasting legacy on Roman law and society.
Jul 7, 2024 • 37min
The woman who saved the children
Author Clare Mulley discusses the fascinating life of Eglantyne Jebb, founder of Save the Children. They explore Jebb's activism, her unwavering dedication to children's rights, her courageous efforts to save starving children, her personal life challenges, and her lasting legacy in children's rights advocacy.
Jul 6, 2024 • 51min
Victorian crime and punishment: everything you wanted to know
Historian Dr Drew Gray delves into Victorian crime and punishment, discussing children hanged, gangs in London, police tools, and fairness of trials. They explore crime portrayal in literature and media, changes in laws over time, development of crime-fighting forces, court operations, harsh prisons, and historical significance of crime and policing in Victorian Britain.
Jul 4, 2024 • 45min
How the Dreyfus Affair tore France apart
Maurice Samuels, an expert on the Dreyfus Affair, discusses the false accusations against Alfred Dreyfus in 1894 and the impact of antisemitism in France. They delve into the bias and evidence fabrication leading to Dreyfus's conviction, his public degradation, the efforts to uncover the truth, and his triumph over injustice. The podcast highlights the lasting impact on Jewish political ideologies and societal divisions.
Jul 3, 2024 • 37min
Deeds not words | 4. Cat and mouse
Suffragettes faced brutal violence and force-feeding in prison, but fought back creatively. Tactics included Japanese jiu-jitsu, bodyguard organization, and hunger strikes. Their struggle for equality against British authorities was marked by resilience and empowerment through self-defense.
Jul 2, 2024 • 44min
The surprising lives of ancient women
Author Daisy Dunn discusses the fascinating lives of ancient women, including Fulvia's battles, first female Olympic victor, and toxicologist Locosta. They explore rewriting history through a female-centric lens and the need to recognize women's significant roles in antiquity.
Jul 1, 2024 • 46min
Boudica: life of the week
Archaeologist and writer Elinor Evans discusses the fierce warrior leader Boudica who rebelled against Rome, covering topics like her appearance, successful attacks on Roman towns, challenges of reconstructing her world, women's roles in Iron Age Britain, discrepancies in her physical descriptions, organization of tribes for rebellion, and Boudica's legacy after defeat against the Romans.
