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The English Heritage Podcast

English Heritage
English Heritage
Stonehenge
Hadrian's Wall
Queen Victoria
Neolithic Period
Archaeology
Black Death
Roman Britain
Victorian Era
London
Brodsworth Hall
Normandy
World War II
Christmas Traditions
Christmas
Furness Abbey
Christianity
D-Day
Medieval England
Roman Empire

Every object has a story to tell. But how can one mystery item lead us on a journey through history, people and places? In the English Heritage podcast, comedian and writer Amy Matthews brings you entertaining tales from unexpected places. Each week, we begin with a mystery item and with the help of English Heritage experts and special guests, Amy explores what our past can tell us about our pres... more

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This week, join host Amy Matthews and Howard Spencer, English Heritage senior historian for blue plaques, Judith Garfield MBE, executive director of Eastside Community Heritage, and Sumita Mukherjee, historian at the University of Bristol, as they ce... more

What it is about our cliffs, beaches, islands and headlands that makes them so perfect for pilgrimage, prayer and retreat? In the fourth of our special series on Britain’s coastline, join Amy and English Heritage curators Susan Harrison and Jeremy As... more

To celebrate the men's football World Cup this year, join host Amy Matthews as we dribble through the surprisingly long history of the beautiful game.

Historian Will Wyeth and curator Peter Moore unpack a fascinating cabinet of curiosities, from a V... more

When Henry VIII separated from the Catholic Church, he was left feeling vulnerable to invasion from France and Spain. His answer was to build England’s first national coastal defence network. Rising like medieval spaceships along the English coast, ... more

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Recent Guests

Peter Moore
Curator and Ipswich town supporter
English Heritage
Episode: From Mob Rules to the Modern Match: A History of Football
Dr. Andrew Roberts
English Heritage expert with a focus on Roman sites and Tudor-era coastal defense
English Heritage
Episode: Coastline Special 3: Henry VIII’s Super Forts
Dr. Kathryn Bedford
Medievalist and English Heritage curator with broad coverage from Stonehenge to the Cold War
English Heritage
Episode: Coastline Special 3: Henry VIII’s Super Forts
Howard Spencer
Senior historian with English Heritage, blue plaques aficionado
English Heritage
Episode: Laurence Olivier: The making of an icon
Michael Billington
The Guardian theatre critic and observer of Olivier's career
The Guardian
Episode: Laurence Olivier: The making of an icon
Indhu Rubasingham
Director of the National Theatre
National Theatre
Episode: Laurence Olivier: The making of an icon
Kash Bennett
President of the Society of London Theatre
Society of London Theatre
Episode: Laurence Olivier: The making of an icon
Craig Lambert
Professor of Maritime History
University of Southampton
Episode: Coastline Special 2: Shorelines, ships and the secrets of trade
Will Wyeth
English Heritage Historian focusing on refugees across the Scottish-English border in the 12th and 1300s
English Heritage
Episode: Seeking Sanctuary: Fleeing conflict in the Middle Ages

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Amy Matthews
Host of The English Heritage Podcast

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 820 ratings
  • Quality of tone dropped

    When Charles Rowe left I stuck with it for a few episodes but the quality of the content dropped. There are more history podcasts out there. Unless there is a particularly interesting topic I’ll listen to one of them

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    chubwolf
    United States2 months ago
  • What were they thinking?

    Who have they made this podcast for. Totally dumbed down.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Benson887
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Bring back Charles Rowe!

    Please! Bring back Charles Rowe! He was excellent! This girl you have now is pitiful! Your podcast has gone BAD!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    4Wolfbird
    United States6 months ago
  • Santas finger

    Such a great episode. Loved the details

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wife of Hackney
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Top notch

    Deserves more reviews and listeners, well made, great tone, lots of info, from the top people in their field. Totally worth making the time for. No sensationalism, just thinking and explaining about the historic buildings and culture. May I single out dr Michael carter as bringing interest to potentially dry and obscure areas of our history and showing us why we should value this period more than we seem to. Brilliant

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I have none.
    United Kingdom8 months ago

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Many reviews praise accessible, engaging hosts who bring scholarly guests to life.
Listeners appreciate deep, expert-led histories and object-focused storytelling.
Some listeners miss the previous host/format and feel the tone shifted with changes in hosting.

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#88
United Kingdom/History
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#160
South Korea/History
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#185
Singapore/History
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#219
New Zealand/History
Apple Podcasts
#250
Ukraine/History

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Seeking Sanctuary: Fleeing conflict in the Middle Ages
Q: How did host countries respond to refugee movements in medieval times?
Responses varied from supportive charity and legal allowances to exploitation by officials; some communities protected refugees through networks and charitable acts, while others imposed taxes or restrictions, depending on local politics and economic pressures.
Seeking Sanctuary: Fleeing conflict in the Middle Ages
Q: What do we mean by the medieval experience of refugees given there wasn't a formal definition?
Historians interpret refugees through fragments like royal letters, city accounts, and monastery records to understand who moved, why, and how they were treated, recognizing that the concept of a modern refugee didn't exist yet.
Seeking Sanctuary: Fleeing conflict in the Middle Ages
Q: How did we arrive at this topic?
The topic emerged from threads of thinking about refugees across different periods, linking present concerns with medieval evidence, particularly around Scotland and England and the movement of people across borders.
Berwick-on-Tweed: life on the border in the 16th century
Q: Ah, so we can literally trace the footsteps of somebody's commute from the 16th century.
Linda explains that bailiff's court records show a Scots cobbler who lived in Mary Gate and commuted to Tweedmouth for lodging, giving a concrete example of cross-border movement and daily life.
The Neolithic Hall: Reconstructing History at Stonehenge
Q: What is experimental archaeology and how did you get into it?
It involves taking evidence from the ground, reconstructing it at full scale, and testing to learn more about past practices, from glues to building large Neolithic halls.

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What is The English Heritage Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A history-focused show that centers objects and their stories, drawing on expert guests and researchers to unpack how artifacts illuminate broader historical narratives. Episodes commonly explore medieval and architectural history, museum collections, and conservation, with conversations anchored by a present-tense host who guides listeners through place-based context and documentary evidence. Standout aspects include a strong emphasis on scholarly perspectives, cross-institution collaborations, and accessible storytelling that still respects rigorous research. Potential listeners can expect thoughtful, object-driven history with deep dives into artifacts, sites, and their cultural meanings, plus occasional contemporary reflections on how h... more

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1. Peter Moore
2. Dr. Andrew Roberts
3. Dr. Kathryn Bedford
4. Howard Spencer
5. Michael Billington
6. Indhu Rubasingham
7. Kash Bennett
8. Craig Lambert

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