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HistoryExtra Long Reads

History Extra
Royal National Institute Of Blind People
World War II
BBC History Magazine
Slavery
Winston Churchill
Live Aid
Henry VII
Tudor Dynasty
Crusades
Spartacus
Atomic Bombing
Dreyfus Affair
Roman Republic
Roman Empire
Wars Of the Roses
Greco-Persian Wars
Vikings
Sarah Biffin
England
Mercia

Take a deep dive into the past as we bring you the very best of HistoryExtra magazine, Britain’s bestselling history magazine. With a new episode released every Monday, enjoy fascinating and enlightening articles from leading historical experts, covering a broad sweep of the centuries – from the scandals of Georgian society to the horrors of the First World War, revolutions, rebellions, and more.

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Recent Guests

Richard Toye
Author of the long read and Professor of Modern History
University of Exeter
Episode: The 'Iron Curtain' speech: why Churchill poked the Russian bear
Owen Emmerson
Social and cultural historian and assistant curator at Hever Castle
Hever Castle
Episode: Anne Boleyn’s image problem
Ryan Gingeras
Historian and author of Mafia, a Global History
HistoryExtra Magazine
Episode: Mob rule: the rise of the mafia
Lucy Worsley
Historian, author, curator, television presenter and podcaster
BBC/History Extra
Episode: A Victorian murder mystery
Sarah Bax Horton
Researcher and author
Independent researcher/author
Episode: A Victorian murder mystery
Guy de la Bédoyère
Historian and writer, author of The Confessions of Samuel Peatts
Abacus (publisher)
Episode: How empires end
Charles West
Author of Europe in the 11th century, Beyond Revolution and Reform
University of Edinburgh
Episode: 1066: not just the Norman Conquest
John Blair
Professor of Medieval History, Emeritus Fellow at Queen's College, University of Oxford
University of Oxford (Queen's College)
Episode: Medieval England’s terror of the living dead
Lauren Johnson
Historian specializing in the 15th and early 16th centuries
Author of 'Margaret Beaufort's Survivor Rebel Kingmaker'
Episode: Margaret Beaufort: schemer or opportunist?

Hosts

Rosalind Crone
Professor of History at Open University; contributor to historical analysis and teaching.
David Musgrove
Content Director of BBC History Magazine; regular host and contributor to long-read history features.
Thomas Williams
Host of History Extra Long Reads; facilitates long-form discussions and storytelling.
Thomas Ruys Smith
Professor of American Literature and Culture

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 130 ratings
  • Alternate narrators?

    It would be nice to hear different voices, male & female. Would help to distinguish the stories.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    SSLS0505
    Canada3 months ago
  • More crazy medicine!

    I want a doctor, doctor continuum!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    theotartanian
    United States4 months ago
  • A great future.

    I really enjoy this. One doesn’t always have time to listen to a whole podcast. The article picked is often the best in the issue, and the reader is excellent.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JCCUSTER
    United States5 months ago
  • All episodes

    Narration obviously a Computer reading programme what a shame

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Njb 1959
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Good

    I want more!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Longaway
    United Statesa year ago

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Many appreciate well-researched stories but voice and pacing receive mixed feedback, with some calling for a human narration or varied voices.
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#199
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Apple Podcasts
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#45
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#48
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#52
Norway/History

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

Deep-dive history podcast offering long-form analysis of historical events and figures, often anchored in archival journalism and expert narration. Episodes span military history, political upheavals, societal change, and cultural phenomena, typically weaving context, key personalities, and turning points with rich storytelling. Noteworthy is the emphasis on nuanced interpretations of well-known episodes, the blend of academic insight with accessible narrative, and the occasional critique of narration style that signals an active, engaged listener base. This show is likely to appeal to serious history enthusiasts who enjoy thorough exploration, archival details, and connections across eras, as well as professionals in education, research, o... more

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1. Richard Toye
2. Owen Emmerson
3. Ryan Gingeras
4. Lucy Worsley
5. Sarah Bax Horton
6. Guy de la Bédoyère
7. Charles West
8. John Blair

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