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Scotland
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Elizabeth I
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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 d... more

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Latest Episodes

What's the role that sacrifice has played in the history of Christianity? It's a history that might be more complex, and more surprising, than we think. Jonathan Sheehan's latest book is On the Altar: A History of Sacrifice from the Sacred to the Sec... more

Motherhood has long been considered as something expected, rather than extraordinary. Yet from midwives questioning the status quo to pregnant women predicting their futures, there are plenty of historical stories that reveal this not to be the case.... more

Think of Lady Jane Grey, and your mind probably goes straight to her legacy as the Nine Days’ Queen. But what do we really know about her life? She might have been a young girl catapulted into the line of succession amid the tumultuous battle of reli... more

Politicians and generals today talk a lot about the need for exit plans to be established if conflict erupts between nations. In the middle of the horrors of the Second World War, Britain's diplomats were doing exactly that – working hard to think wh... more

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Recent Guests

Marc Mierowsky
Historian, fellow and lecturer in English at University of Melbourne; author of A Spy Amongst Us
University of Melbourne
Episode: The secret plot to end Scottish independence
Frank Dikötter
Chair Professor of Humanities at the University of Hong Kong
University of Hong Kong
Episode: How did communism conquer China?
Don Hollway
Author and historian
Author of Hammer of the Gods
Episode: Olaf Tryggvason: life of the week
David Hendy
Media and cultural historian
Episode: Attenborough: a life on screen
Kim Bowes
Archaeologist and professor of classical studies at the University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: A worker's eye-view of ancient Rome
Danny Bird
Presenter, History Extra episode
History Extra
Episode: Niccolò Machiavelli: life of the week
Amy Boyington
Author of The Country House Dining Room, A History of Georgian Feasting
Author, historian
Episode: How to pull off a Georgian dinner party
Thomas Asbridge
Historian of the Middle Ages, author of The Black Death, A Global History
Queen Mary University of London; author
Episode: The Black Death: a global contagion
Robert Colls
Author of George Orwell, Life and Legacy
University/academic author
Episode: George Orwell's final chapter

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 9.7k ratings
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    of the Order of the Flatulence. And you’re right, people don’t seem to like us very much.

    Nothing much has changed regarding the Germans, constructing buildings to gas and burn the Jews seems to be in their blood.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mike5591637
    United States13 days ago
  • Excellent history podcast

    Been listening to history extra podcast for a number of years. Always interesting and brilliant experts. One of the best history podcasts out there

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    daveybj
    United Kingdom23 days ago
  • Burger squad

    Whoever gives this podcast a bad review is a burger (a nerd)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CheezyPotatoes
    United Statesa month ago
  • Most boring delivery of interesting topics

    The topics are potentially great. But the host are so quiet and monotone, it is unbearable. And most guests are pompous and contrived

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    OkieDonkie
    Canadaa month ago
  • Recent episode Islamic propaganda instead of history.

    I often enjoy History Extra, no longer. Your latest episode is with a writer that is not in fact a historian and who is writing propaganda - glorifying Islamic imperialism and conquest and calling it liberation, utterly insane.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    JJAADF
    Australia2 months ago

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Some reviewers express concerns over a decline in the quality of recent guests or technical issues with certain episodes.
Audience members highlight the podcast's ability to connect historical themes to contemporary issues, making it relevant and informative.
Listeners appreciate the deep dives into historical topics with expert insights, often praising the engaging nature of the discussions.
The diverse range of subjects covered—from well-known events to lesser-known narratives—receives positive feedback.

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#42
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#22
United Kingdom/History
Apple Podcasts
#228
United Kingdom/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#229
Canada/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#18
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#20
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The secret plot to end Scottish independence
Q: Marc, you mentioned there that this religious turmoil was central to these difficult relations, but there is also the political and economic impacts that are affecting Scotland. Could you tell us more about the Darien Scheme and why it failed?
The Darien Scheme was an ambitious Scottish attempt to establish a trading colony in Panama that failed due to Spanish resistance, disease, poor planning, and English withdrawal of support, leaving Scotland economically weakened and more receptive to union with England.
The secret plot to end Scottish independence
Q: Hello, Marc. Thank you for joining me today. To kick us off, please can you set the scene for those who might not be as familiar with this time period?
Marc outlines the long arc from 1603 through to the 1706 negotiations, stressing the regnal union in practice, the parliaments, and the growing push toward a formal political union amid dynastic and religious tensions.
How did communism conquer China?
Q: When you first started this project, what made you suspect that this story didn't quite add up?
The guest explains that the Margins of influence were small in the 1920s; external support from the Comintern and Soviet leadership played a decisive role, which challenges the narrative of a purely indigenous rise.
A worker's eye-view of ancient Rome
Q: If there's one fact that really stayed with you, what would it be?
The extraordinary mental math and monetary sophistication of ancient Romans, who managed multiple coin systems and price signals for goods, often without full literacy, to navigate loans and financial instruments.
A worker's eye-view of ancient Rome
Q: Can you give us a couple of examples of people who showed grit in this economy?
Examples include Egyptian families of small-time traders who also ran networks around army camps, including prostitution networks; and a farming family led by Satyrkis in Egypt who navigated debt, land, and market pressures to survive.

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

Featuring engaging discussions with leading historical experts, this podcast offers a captivating array of stories from various eras, including significant events and influential figures from global history. With episodes released six times a week, listeners can explore topics ranging from ancient civilizations to modern conflicts, as well as lesser-known narratives that provide broader perspectives on the past. Unique elements of the podcast include its focus on the connections between historical themes and contemporary issues, while also addressing subjects such as women's history and black history. Additionally, the podcast invites listeners to rethink myths, legends, and popular narratives surrounding certain historical events, making i... more

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