History Extra podcast
Een podcast door Immediate Media
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2134 Afleveringen
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Plot or paranoia? The Amboyna conspiracy trial
Gepubliceerd: 1-6-2023 -
Messalina: sex, slander & scandal in imperial Rome
Gepubliceerd: 31-5-2023 -
Amazing archaeological discoveries that trounce Indiana Jones
Gepubliceerd: 30-5-2023 -
Living the life of luxury with the Persians & Greeks
Gepubliceerd: 29-5-2023 -
Simon Schama on how inoculation changed the world
Gepubliceerd: 28-5-2023 -
Mountaineering on Everest: everything you want to know
Gepubliceerd: 27-5-2023 -
The History Extra podcast – tell us what you think
Gepubliceerd: 26-5-2023 -
Is history too politicised?
Gepubliceerd: 25-5-2023 -
Six wives | 6. Katherine Parr
Gepubliceerd: 24-5-2023 -
Battling the British empire
Gepubliceerd: 23-5-2023 -
William the Conqueror’s invasion plans
Gepubliceerd: 22-5-2023 -
Did Black Death trigger the rise of Europe?
Gepubliceerd: 21-5-2023 -
Chartism: everything you wanted to know
Gepubliceerd: 20-5-2023 -
Three young queens: the unexpected bonds between Renaissance royals
Gepubliceerd: 18-5-2023 -
Six wives | 5. Catherine Howard
Gepubliceerd: 17-5-2023 -
Ramesses II: Egypt’s greatest pharaoh?
Gepubliceerd: 16-5-2023 -
Tudor childhood: from dodging death to nursery rhymes
Gepubliceerd: 15-5-2023 -
What can Richard I tell us about medieval masculinity?
Gepubliceerd: 14-5-2023 -
Britain in the 1990s: everything you wanted to know
Gepubliceerd: 13-5-2023 -
Everyday life in East Germany
Gepubliceerd: 11-5-2023
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/
