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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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It’s human nature to believe that history repeats itself – but might our instinct to look for echoes of the past in the present be misguided, and even dangerous? This Long Read, written by Robert Blackmore, explores why such comparisons can be decept... more

In Ireland, many thousands condemned as ‘fallen women’ were detained indefinitely in Magdalene laundries, forced to toil in harsh conditions. This Long Read written by Louise Brangan – author of The Fallen – reveals how church and state colluded to c... more

The collapse of Roman rule in Britain, followed by the emergence of kingdoms established by Germanic tribes, marks one of the most turbulent periods in Britain’s history. But what factors drove this dramatic transformation? This Long Read written by ... more

In the 1920s and 1930s, Weimar was rife with contradictions, embracing both utopian modernism and Nazism. This German town’s interwar story reveals how democratic dreams can die in the face of economic ills and polarising politics, as this Long Read ... more

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Recent Guests

Nick Higham
Emeritus Professor in Early Medieval and Landscape History at the University of Manchester
University of Manchester
Episode: The troubled birth of England
Katja Hoyer
Historian, journalist and writer; author of the Long Read
HistoryExtra
Episode: Cultural dreams v political nightmares: life in interwar Weimar
Adrian Goldsworthy
Historian and author of the long read
HistoryExtra
Episode: Athens v Sparta: a Greek tragedy
Meghan Kobza
Author and historian of leisure, culture, costume, and commercialization in the 18th and 19th centuries
Meghan Kobza (author)
Episode: Sex, secrecy and social ambition: inside a Georgian masquerade
Lucy Bolton
Author of the long read, Professor of Film Philosophy at Queen Mary University of London
Queen Mary University of London
Episode: Marilyn Monroe: the brains behind the bombshell
Thomas Asbridge
Historian and author of The Black Death, A Global History
Queen Mary University of London
Episode: How the Black Death devastated the Muslim world
Tony Shaw
Co-author of Cold War Football, History in Ten Matches
Cambridge University Press
Episode: "War minus the shooting": football during the Cold War
Alan McDougall
Co-author of Cold War Football, History in Ten Matches
Cambridge University Press
Episode: "War minus the shooting": football during the Cold War
Madeleine Pelling
Cultural historian, author, and broadcaster; written the long read featured in HistoryExtra Magazine
HistoryExtra / Profile Books (author of Hoax, Truth and Lies in the Age of Enlightenment)
Episode: Georgian Britain's most curious hoax

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 137 ratings
  • AI narration without a doubt

    This trend needs to be reversed. The relentless march of AI detracts from a programme like this; it does nothing for the listener experience. Do the producers seriously think we can’t tell the difference between a human and an AI bot? I listened for 10 seconds then stopped. Definitely not for me.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Charlie1745
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Alternate narrators?

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

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    SSLS0505
    Canada7 months ago
  • More crazy medicine!

    I want a doctor, doctor continuum!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    theotartanian
    United States8 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 States9 months ago
  • All episodes

    Narration obviously a Computer reading programme what a shame

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Njb 1959
    United Kingdoma year ago

Listeners Say

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The show's guests and expert context are repeatedly highlighted as a strength, helping translate dense history into accessible storytelling.
Listeners appreciate the depth and reliability of historical analysis; some critique the narration style or pacing but many praise the scholarship.
Several comments note a desire for more vocal variety in narration, suggesting potential sponsorship or guest positioning could emphasize diverse perspectives.

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#184
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#209
United Kingdom/History
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#152
Italy/History
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#153
Australia/History
Apple Podcasts
#47
South Africa/History
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#58
South Korea/History

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Frequently Asked Questions About HistoryExtra Long Reads

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

Long-form historical features explore a wide range of eras and topics, from biographies and cultural history to geopolitical conflicts, with a focus on context, sources, and narrative accessibility. Episodes tend to combine scholarly analysis with engaging storytelling, often weaving in interviews with historians, authors, and subject-matter experts to illuminate how past events shape present-day culture and ideas. A standout trait is the mix of deep-dive journalism and long-form reads, sometimes including debates around interpretation, provenance, or historiography. This makes it appealing for curious listeners who enjoy well-researched narratives and want to understand the broader significance of historical moments beyond surface-level re... more

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2. Katja Hoyer
3. Adrian Goldsworthy
4. Meghan Kobza
5. Lucy Bolton
6. Thomas Asbridge
7. Tony Shaw
8. Alan McDougall

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