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HistoryExtra Long Reads

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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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1066 is synonymous with the battle of Hastings. Yet while Duke William of Normandy was launching his conquest of England, the rest of Europe had its own crises to contend with. This Long Read written by Charles West takes us on a tour of the continen... more

At the turn of the 12th century, two men from a Staffordshire village died suddenly. Their lifeless bodies were taken to the local graveyard and solemnly laid to rest – but a few days later, they were apparently spotted walking around the village, wi... more

Britain’s War Office thanked the SAS for its remarkable efforts in WW2 by abolishing it – yet soon realised the error of its ways. This Long Read written by Gavin Mortimer tells the story of how the elite unit reinvented itself to confront the challe... more

Killing, burning, pillaging, enslaving. Even when heading to sunnier climes, Viking raiders deployed the same tactics that they had used along the shores of northern and western Europe, as this Long Read written by Thomas Williams reveals.

Today's f... more

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Recent Guests

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?
Tracy Borman
Historian, author, and broadcaster
Episode: Treachery, deceit and the death of the Tudor dynasty
Wilfred Burchard
Australian journalist known for being the first Western journalist to report on the aftermath of Hiroshima.
Episode: Hiroshima's atomic plague
David Carpenter
Professor of Medieval History at King's College London and author.
King's College London
Episode: Henry III and the Magna Carta that mattered

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 122 ratings
  • Alternate narrators?

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

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    SSLS0505
    Canadaa month ago
  • More crazy medicine!

    I want a doctor, doctor continuum!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    theotartanian
    United States2 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 States3 months ago
  • All episodes

    Narration obviously a Computer reading programme what a shame

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Njb 1959
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Good

    I want more!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Longaway
    United States10 months ago

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#167
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#232
United Kingdom/History
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#153
Australia/History
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#39
South Africa/History
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#48
South Korea/History
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#65
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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. HistoryExtra podcast
2. Not Just the Tudors
3. Gone Medieval
4. Dan Snow's History Hit
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HistoryExtra Long Reads launched 3 years ago and published 140 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. John Blair
2. Lauren Johnson
3. Tracy Borman
4. Wilfred Burchard
5. David Carpenter

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