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History Extra podcast

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Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms
Food Waste
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Joan Of Arc
JFK Assassination
Tudor Era
World War II
Dinosaurs
Vikings
Christianity
British Empire
Marriage
Inequality
Victorian Era
Climate Change
Hundred Years' War
France
Historical Governance
Early Medieval History
Globalization

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

US president James Garfield's life is often overshadowed by his untimely death in 1881, as the second president to be assassinated in office. However, his story is now once again in the limelight, thanks to the new Netflix drama Death by Lightning. H... more

As Britain's influence on the world around it grew throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, so too did the world influence Britain – and a key part of that influence was the arrival of people from other places and cultures to its shores. Kieran Connel... more

At the end of the Second World War, the victorious Allies had to decide the fates of the surviving leaders of a regime that had initiated the bloodiest conflict in history, and perpetuated the Holocaust. The answer, beginning just a few months after ... more

On her deathbed Elizabeth I named the Scottish James VI as her successor, ensuring a smooth transition from the Tudor to Stuart monarchies. That, at least, is what we've long believed. But an explosive new discovery casts doubt on this version of eve... more

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Recent Guests

Tracy Borman
Chief historian at Historic Royal Palaces and chief executive of the Heritage Education Trust
Episode: Who stole the Tudor crown?
Tim Bouverie
Historian and author, focusing on diplomatic history
Author of Allies at War, the Politics of Defeating Hitler
Episode: The improbable alliance that defeated Hitler
Harry Sidebottom
Historian and author specializing in ancient history and gladiatorial combat
Episode: A day in the life of a gladiator
Roger Luckhurst
Author of "Graveyards, A History of Living with the Dead"
Episode: Bodies, bones & overflowing churchyards: a history of graveyards
Professor John Cooper
Historian and academic from the University of York
University of York
Episode: How the Gunpowder Plot unravelled
Professor Charles West
Professor of Medieval History at the University of Edinburgh
Episode: 11th-century Europe: not just the Norman Conquest
Ruth Goodman
Social historian and broadcaster
History Extra
Episode: Tudor life with Ruth Goodman
Phil Tinline
Author and documentarian
BBC
Episode: Reagan's plan to 'make America great again'
Sudhir Hazareesingh
Academic at Balliol College, University of Oxford
University of Oxford
Episode: How enslaved people fought for freedom across the Atlantic

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
  • Great content but quality has dropped recently

    Really enjoy the conversations and information on this pod. Well researched and well produced! Bayeux Tapestry series was excellent!

    Shows are getting consistently worse, El Cid episode was embarrassing.

    The Rest Is History Podcast is a vastly more entertaining and accurate.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Robert Henry Holtz
    United Statesa month ago
  • Still the best

    Yeah, I said it. Still the best history podcast out there.

    And, with West Country accents here n there, too.

    Proper job.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MaryH1nge
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • I love it

    Best podcast ever

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sigma boss67
    Australiaa month ago
  • Presentism

    If you like your history informed by mindless presentism, try this. It's almost as bad as Empire.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Great podcast spoiled
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • 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 Zealand2 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
#33
United States/History
Spotify
#21
United Kingdom/History
Apple Podcasts
#168
United Kingdom/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#242
Canada/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#11
Canada/History
Apple Podcasts
#18
United Kingdom/History

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The improbable alliance that defeated Hitler
Q: How did America's recognition of Vichy France affect the Grand Alliance?
Bouverie elaborates on the complexities and frustrations stemming from America's recognition of Vichy, which delivered few benefits to the Allied cause and contradicted the moral stance emphasized by Roosevelt.
The improbable alliance that defeated Hitler
Q: What were the consequences of the Nazi-Soviet Pact on later relations?
Bouverie suggests the Pact stemmed from Stalin's desire to buy time and build military capacity, alongside a cynical view of the Western powers, and illustrates how it shaped subsequent alliances amidst concerns of Western appeasement.
The improbable alliance that defeated Hitler
Q: Could you provide a brief sketch of each leader?
Bouverie describes how Churchill and Roosevelt, being from the Democratic West, allied with Stalin, a Marxist revolutionary with a history of atrocities. He explains their shared naval interests and significant ideological differences.
Crystal balls & contacting angels: predicting the future in early modern England
Q: Was it dangerous to be seen to have these powers of divination?
Yes, while diviners were rarely prosecuted for witchcraft, they were more often challenged by religious authorities and occasionally prosecuted for fraud or vagrancy.
Crystal balls & contacting angels: predicting the future in early modern England
Q: Is it right to see this fortune telling as kind of tapping into other supernatural ideas?
Yes, early modern beliefs in divination were underpinned by religious beliefs, with many practices rooted in the idea that God has a plan evident in the natural world.

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2. Dan Snow's History Hit
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Recent guests on History Extra podcast include:

1. Tracy Borman
2. Tim Bouverie
3. Harry Sidebottom
4. Roger Luckhurst
5. Professor John Cooper
6. Professor Charles West
7. Ruth Goodman
8. Phil Tinline

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