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What comes to mind when you think D-Day? Perhaps it’s the tactical brilliance of the commanders, or the brutal combat fought by the troops. But, what about meteorologist James Stagg? He’s the subject of the new Second World War thriller Pressure, and... more

Ghosts, witches, flying nuns, and spirits summoned from beyond the grave might seem to belong to a less rational age. But were our ancestors really so different from us in their beliefs? In this episode, historian Malcolm Gaskill joins Elinor Evans t... more

If you had to survive a siege, which medieval fortress would you choose to be holed up inside? In today's episode, Dan Jones surveys the world's historic fortifications to cherry-pick the fashionable and functional features which he thinks would make... more

Richard III is one of the most divisive kings in all of English history – a man whose seizure of the throne in 1483 has provoked fierce debate for more than five centuries. But to what extent was his rise to power the product of his turbulent childho... more

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Recent Guests

Laurence Rickard
Co-creator, writer, executive producer and actor on Ghosts
Episode: How Ghosts makes history funny – without getting it wrong
Beth Lew-Williams
Historian and author of *John Doe Chinaman*
Episode: America's anti-Chinese laws: a forgotten history
Andrew Kenrick
Author of Rex Juba: 15 Glimpses of an African King
Episode: An African king in the Roman empire
Toby Green
Professor of Precolonial and Lusophone African History and Culture at King's College London and author of The Heretic of Cacheu
King's College London
Episode: Everyday life in a slave trading town
Erin Maglaque
Writer and historian, and lecturer at Durham University
Durham University
Episode: From plague 'searchers' to strawberry birthmarks: a history of women's bodies
Judith S Lewis
Historian and author of The Country House at War
Episode: The country house at war
Miranda Seymour
Biographer and author of I, Vera
Episode: The pioneering surgeon who stood up to Rasputin
Linford D Fisher
Historian and author, professor of history at Brown University
Brown University
Episode: The stolen Native Americans who shaped US history
Rae Gillibrand
lecturer in inclusive learning at the University of Leeds
University of Leeds
Episode: Being disabled in the medieval era

Host

Jon Bauckham; Danny Bird; Spencer Mizen; Kev Lochun; Charlotte Vosper; Emily Briffett; Dr Daisy Dunn; Mike Souter; Mike Soutar
Hosts of the show with history-focused expertise and affiliations to History Extra and related outlets

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 9.7k ratings
  • Love it .except when the woman pronounces book as boooook

    More plantagenet and tudors please

    Podcast Addict
    5
    wolken
    11 days ago
  • Right?

    • SERIES: “Boston Tea Party”. Annoying 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 ho... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    (Gibberer)
    Australia14 days ago
  • Wide range of subjects, good interviewers who allow the experts to answer without trying to show off.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Paul Frederick
    16 days ago
  • No thanks

    This show I thought would show an unbiased perspective of history, but it shows a leftist propagandized perspective. The “Catholic” on the interveiw is not representative of most Catholics we do not “update” our beliefs we have certain teachings that can’t be changed

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    The last unclaimed nickname
    United States19 days ago
  • Vanilla

    Just listened to the episode on Vanilla. Excellent!! I will tell you that I make my own vanilla. I have a quart that has been extracting for almost 5 years. It’s wonderful!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Emberdreagon
    United States25 days ago

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A minority express strong opinions about perceived bias or sensationalism in some series.
Positive feedback often cites engaging guests and broad topic coverage across eras.

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#64
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Spotify
#22
United Kingdom/History
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#23
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#36
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#36
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#24
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Talking Points

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America's anti-Chinese laws: a forgotten history
Q: What other ways perhaps that Chinese people had in this time to challenge or maybe circumnavigate some of these strictures?
Some people paid taxes in advance to avoid being chased by collectors, while others refused or evaded payment, moved between counties, physically resisted collectors, or sued over discriminatory enforcement and constitutionality.
America's anti-Chinese laws: a forgotten history
Q: Can you take us into the scale of the legislation and policy that you found?
Lew-Williams and collaborator Hannah Postel identified more than 5,000 laws constraining Chinese people's lives, including restrictions on work, neighborhoods, schooling, property ownership, and marriage.
An African king in the Roman empire
Q: What can we say about that and about attitudes to race and nationality if that was even a concept at the time?
Kenrick says Juba's identity likely combined Berber, Greek and Roman influences, while Roman status depended substantially on citizenship. He describes Roman racial theories as varied and often prejudiced, with Roman writers holding conflicting views.
An African king in the Roman empire
Q: Can you describe the Roman triumph of 46 BC for me, please?
Kenrick describes four triumphs held by Caesar that year and explains that the African triumph displayed captured treasure, exotic animals, battle scenes and captives, including the young Juba II.
Everyday life in a slave trading town
Q: What kind of a place was Cacheu in the mid 17th century?
Green describes a small colonial settlement near a much larger African town, with trading households, shops, craftspeople, river commerce and a slave-trading port, alongside the ordinary work and social life of residents.

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What is HistoryExtra podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The series centers on deep-dive conversations with expert historians and academics, exploring broad swaths of history from ancient civilizations to modern events. Episodes blend scholarly analysis with accessible storytelling, often comparing historical threads across cultures and time periods. Guests frequently include university professors, museum historians, and acclaimed authors, yielding a steady stream of rigorous context, fresh interpretations, and thought-provoking debates about how the past shapes today's world. A notable strength is the ability to pair high-level scholarship with engaging narratives, making complex topics approachable for a general audience while still appealing to history buffs and learners. The show tends to spo... more

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