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History Extra podcast

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Joan Of Arc
JFK Assassination
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Victorian Era
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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 ... more

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Latest Episodes

Samuel Pepys is well-known for his brilliantly evocative diary, which gives an unsurpassed insight into daily life in Restoration London. However, it turns out Pepys also had a sinister side. Something that has been overlooked or ignored in his diari... more

Margaret Tudor was the daughter of a king, the sister of a king, and the wife of a king. But she was a political power player in her own right, carefully balancing family loyalties to both the crown of England and the crown of Scotland. She also left... more

Women's role as slaveowners is often overlooked – but, just like men, they both profited from and maintained the institution of slavery. Speaking to Ellie Cawthorne, historian Miranda Kaufmann profiles several 'Caribbean heiresses' who married into t... more

If you could sneak a peek past the front door of a Roman home, what could you expect to find? Why was having a hole in your ceiling a clever feat of engineering in the ancient world? How could sharing a communal toilet actually still be a very privat... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Anthony Delaney
Honorary fellow at the University of Exeter and author.
Episode: Queer life in Georgian Britain
Joad Raymond Wren
Historian and author of The Great Exchange
Episode: Breaking news! How stories spread in early modern Europe
Dr. Emma Bastin
Historian of early 20th century history, particularly focusing on the Interwar period
Episode: Art Deco: everything you wanted to know
Kornel Chang
Professor and author of A Fractured Liberation, who discusses the US occupation of South Korea
Episode: America in Korea: a failed occupation?
David Nasaw
Historian and biographer specializing in early 20th century America.
Episode: Andrew Carnegie: life of the week
Jessica Clarke
Historian specializing in Ancient Roman theatre and PhD candidate
British School at Rome
Episode: Ancient Roman theatre: everything you wanted to know
Vladislav Zubok
Historian and author of The World of the Cold War
Episode: How the Cold War made the modern world
Dr. Victoria Bateman
Fellow and college lecturer in economics at the University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge
Episode: How women were erased from economic history
Benjamin Nathans
Professor of History at the University of Pennsylvania
Episode: Soviet dissidents who challenged the Kremlin

Hosts

Emily Briffett
Host of multiple history episodes, Emily brings engaging discussions and insights into a variety of historical topics.
Danny Bird
Danny brings dynamic perspectives and discussions to the podcast, focusing on critical historical subjects.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 9.5k ratings
  • Please stop removing episodes from feed

    I have listened to every podcast from 2007-2018, but with the back catalogue being (currently only showing up until Sep 2017) removed it is very hard to keep up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    UniOtago
    New Zealanda month ago
  • Rise of Christianity

    Book badly researched.

    You had to laugh when she talked about Pentecost 50 days after death when it is after resurrection.

    She didn’t seem know it was a Jewish feast

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Murraça
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Another podcast on slavery …..

    Give it a rest

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Anorak201
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Poor sound quality

    I’m a fan, but PLEASE invest in better gear. The quality of the recordings really takes away from the content and doesn’t make for a pleasant listening experience. Especially when listening at night or with headphones, I feel like listening to a cassette tape recorded in a study hall. Please use my contribution to send a decent microphone to interview partners who can’t come to a studio!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Molly2447
    Germanya month ago
  • Right?

    • SERIES: “Boston Tea Party”. Guest catchphrase: “… Right?” (Not only at the end of sentences, but also MID-SENTENCE!).

    •Episode: Life of the Week — Susan B. Anthony: In which the host says: “Her name does loom so large,” then mispronounces that name for the entire podcast.

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    •EPISODE: History of Extinction in which, in the opening seconds, the host misuses the words “hone in” instead of the correct “home in”. And he’s not even American, which might otherwise explain it. (“To hone” Is to... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    (Gibberer)
    Australia2 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the rich variety of historical topics and expert insights, making the podcast a valuable resource for history enthusiasts.
A notable interest exists for more discussions on underrepresented historical narratives and themes, reflecting a demand for inclusivity in historical discourse.
Audiences rate the engaging storytelling and knowledgeable guests highly, enjoying the exploration of lesser-known aspects of history.
Some feedback indicates concerns over sound quality and a desire for improved production values.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#41
United States/History
Spotify
#18
United Kingdom/History
Apple Podcasts
#185
United Kingdom/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#228
Canada/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#16
United Kingdom/History
Apple Podcasts
#21
Canada/History

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Roman homes: everything you wanted to know
Q: Were there specific places or rooms that had certain functions for certain members of the household?
Yes, while most rooms were multifunctional, they often had specific uses depending on the time of day or the needs of the family.
Roman homes: everything you wanted to know
Q: When we're thinking about the rooms of the Roman house, most of them tended to be multifunctional. But what might be a helpful way of thinking about them?
The rooms could be multifunctional, but they could also have specific uses at certain times of the day.
Preview: Should historians be celebrities?
Q: Do you think that historians should be celebrities?
The panelists discuss the complexities of whether historians should be celebrities, mentioning that it's often out of their control and can depend on various factors such as current events and public interest.
Robert Peel: life of the week
Q: How did the famine in Ireland change public opinion about the Corn Laws?
The Irish potato famine crystallized public opinion, with increasing calls for the repeal of the Corn Laws, as Peel himself began shifting towards advocating for free trade.
Robert Peel: life of the week
Q: What kind of positions did he take on as a junior minister?
Peel began in a correspondent secretary role and moved up to become Chief Secretary for Ireland, where he managed affairs and answered what's known as government policy.

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1. Gone Medieval
2. Dan Snow's History Hit
3. Not Just the Tudors
4. The Ancients
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2. Joad Raymond Wren
3. Dr. Emma Bastin
4. Kornel Chang
5. David Nasaw
6. Jessica Clarke
7. Vladislav Zubok
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