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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 BBC History 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

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

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Emma Bastin
Historian of the early 20th century, with a focus on the interwar period and contributor to discussions on Art Deco and Victorian topics.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 114 ratings
  • All episodes

    Narration obviously a Computer reading programme what a shame

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    2
    Njb 1959
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Good

    I want more!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Longaway
    United States6 months ago
  • Narration is too fast

    The narrator needs to pause between sentences and slow down slightly. The intonation and rhythm is fine, it’s just too fast to take in the story, which makes it really frustrating to listen to. Adjusting the speed to .75 makes it sound too odd, unfortunately.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    NicknameLilibet
    Canadaa year ago
  • 5 stars

    Very entertaining and informative

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jdjfksncnfjfkssllslv
    Philippinesa year ago
  • Interesting!

    Very much enjoying listening to this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HattieMaylene
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many listeners appreciate the in-depth historical content provided in the episodes, finding them both educational and entertaining.
Overall, listeners are appreciative of the engaging storytelling, but there are significant complaints regarding the voice quality, with several believing it might be an AI reading.
Some reviews note concerns about the narration style, especially regarding the pace being too fast for comfortable listening.

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#168
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#170
Canada/History
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#206
Germany/History
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#210
Australia/History
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#50
South Africa/History
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#65
India/History

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This podcast presents a comprehensive exploration of significant historical events and figures through the lens of detailed narratives and expert commentary. Each episode focuses on a different topic, such as Victorian boxing, notable historical figures like Julius Caesar, and complex societal issues like the witch hunts in Scotland, reflecting a wide range of themes across various eras. Noteworthy discussions include the impacts of cultural phenomena like Live Aid and critical analyses of historical events, driven by well-researched articles from leading historians. Unique in its format, the podcast emphasizes in-depth storytelling and can serve as both an educational tool and a source of entertainment for history enthusiasts.

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HistoryExtra Long Reads launched 2 years ago and published 123 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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