Parhaat History Extra Podcastit (2025)

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What's the state of women's history in 2025? 40:42

20h ago40:42

40:42

What is new research revealing about women's lives in the past? Does all women's history have to be feminist? And why do we need to be cautious about the 'girlbossification' of historical figures? To mark International Women's Day, Ellie Cawthorne speaks to three expert historians – Sarah Richardson, Hannah Skoda and Hannah Cusworth – to get their …

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Medieval murder mystery: who killed King James III? 34:03

3d ago34:03

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On 11 June 1488, King James III of Scotland was hunted down and slain as he fled the field of battle. And more than 500 years later, the identity of his killer remains shrouded in uncertainty. Here, in conversation with Spencer Mizen, historian Gordon McKelvie explores this most enduring of royal murder mysteries. How, he asks, had James made so ma…

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Virginia Woolf: life of the week 39:50

4d ago39:50

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From To The Lighthouse to Mrs Dalloway, the writing of Virginia Woolf shook up literary norms and challenged societal ideas about what it meant to be a woman. In this 'life of the week' episode, Francesca Wade discusses the impact of Woolf's work, and the key moments of her life – from her late-night soirées with the Bloomsbury Group and love affai…

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Medieval murders most foul 47:15

5d ago47:15

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How violent were towns and cities in the Middle Ages? And how did medieval citizens deal with cases of murder? Drawing on detailed coroner's reports, Professor Manuel Eisner has mapped out cases of murder across three English cities – London, Oxford and York. In this episode, he revisits some notable crimes with David Musgrove, offering up some fas…

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The Assyrians: everything you wanted to know 41:29

6d ago41:29

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Why were Assyrian armies so powerful? Did the Assyrians produce the ancient world's greatest cultural treasure? And what should we make of claims that they forged the world's first empire? In conversation with Spencer Mizen, Paul Collins, curator at the British Museum, answers listener questions on this ancient civilisation. (Ad) Paul Collins is th…

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King Leopold's elephant expedition: a story of colonialism in Congo 34:37

8d ago34:37

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In 1879, King Leopold of Belgium commissioned an expedition to transport Asian elephants from India to the African interior, with a vision of using them as working animals to unlock the continent's resources. Ellie Cawthorne speaks to journalist Sophy Roberts, who has retraced the route of this mammoth and ill-conceived voyage for her book A Traini…

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Introducing History's Greatest Battles | New Podcast 1:15

9d ago1:15

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Vicious civil wars. Gruelling sieges. Rebellious provinces, galling betrayals and tribes seeking revenge… Join us for the first series of History’s Greatest Battles, where we’re heading back to the Roman empire. Emily Briffett is joined by historian Dr Adrian Goldsworthy to look back at five of the most fascinating clashes of this ancient civilisat…

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What did the Romans wear? 45:21

10d ago45:21

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What did a Roman wear under their tunic? What was the best occasion to wear socks with sandals? And what might land you in trouble with the ancient Roman fashion police? Speaking to Emily Briffett, historian Ursula Rothe heads back to the ancient world to uncover what the Romans wore, and why they were so obsessed with what everybody else did. The …

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Frederick Barbarossa: life of the week 50:32

11d ago50:32

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Frederick Barbarossa has gone down in history as one of medieval Europe's most formidable rulers. He waged ruthless wars in Italy, clashed with the papacy, and came to an ignominious end on crusade. Speaking to Emily Briffett, historian Graham Loud explores the life and many afterlives of the legendary red-bearded emperor. (Ad) Graham Loud is the a…

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Sexuality on trial in colonial America 33:04

12d ago33:04

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In 1774, as Britain’s colonies in America teetered on the brink of revolution, one regiment was torn apart by the trials of a British army chaplain – Robert Newburgh – who was accused of having sex with another man. In this episode, John Gilbert McCurdy examines evolving attitudes to sexuality and liberty in the colonies on the eve of revolutionary…

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Mining history: everything you wanted to know 37:34

13d ago37:34

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Historically, how much would a British miner have earned for a hard day's work? Did women and children also work underground? And why were canaries taken down the pits? In conversation with Lauren Good, Professor Robert Colls explores the history of mining in Britain – and explains that, despite the work being 'brutal hard', there was also beauty t…

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Bruisers and bare knuckles: the brutal world of Victorian boxing 39:08

15d ago39:08

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Men fighting pumas. Brutal prize-fights in sacred chapels. A pair of sisters who could pack a punch. In Victorian Britain, boxing offered up edge-of-your-seat entertainment to all levels of society. A new Disney Plus show A Thousand Blows transports viewers back to the ringside in Victorian London, and in this episode, Ellie Cawthorne speaks to the…

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Did Britain really rule the waves? 49:34

17d ago49:34

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It's often proclaimed that British sea power was at its pinnacle in the years following the French and Napoleonic wars. But was this really a time when Britain 'ruled the waves'? And how did the rise of steam, development of international communication and establishment of naval air services reshape Britain's strength and strategy at sea? Speaking …

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Jane Austen: life of the week 41:46

18d ago41:46

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Jane Austen remains one of the most influential novelists in English literature. Her sharp social commentary, wit, and exploration of love, class, and gender continue to captivate readers. This year marks the 250th anniversary of the author's birth, and a new BBC One drama, Miss Austen, is currently exploring her relationship with her sister Cassan…

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The princess who fled Romanov Russia 34:50

19d ago34:50

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Born in 1781, Princess Juliane of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld grew up in a world convulsed by the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars. And her life proved to be as tempestuous as the age she inhabited. Wed to Grand Duke Konstantin Pavlovich of Russia when she was just 14, her deeply unhappy marriage pushed Julie to make an audacious bid for freedom, in …

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The Opium Wars: everything you wanted to know 1:04:12

20d ago1:04:12

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Why did Britain go to war with China in the 19th century to protect the interests of drug dealers? Speaking with Elinor Evans, Stephen R Platt discusses the web of economics, addiction, and imperial ambition that led to two devastating 19th-century wars to protect Britain's lucrative opium trade in Qing China. From the desperate efforts of Chinese …

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Rome's most scandalous emperors 32:39

22d ago32:39

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How cruel was Caligula? How depraved was Tiberius? And how monstrous was Nero? The dark reputations of these emperors owe a great deal to the Roman writer Suetonius, whose 121 AD work Lives of the Caesars offered intimate portraits of 12 rulers of Rome – from Julius Caesar to Domitian. The popular historian and podcaster Tom Holland has just produc…

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The royal threesome that rocked Anglo-Saxon England 37:56

24d ago37:56

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In the year 955, Eadwig became king of England – and, according to 10th-century sources, he celebrated in quite a salacious fashion. These stories claim that at his coronation feast, Eadwig left the hall to have a sex romp with his wife... and her mother. Speaking to David Musgrove, historian Katherine Weikert explains why this sensational story ca…

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Are we celebrating the wrong Magna Carta? 42:41

25d ago42:41

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The history books tell us that Magna Carta was sealed on 15 June 1215. But, according to Professor David Carpenter, that's not actually the date we should commemorate. He explains to David Musgrove why we ought to remember a different issue of the charter – 800 years ago on 11 February 1225. It was in 1225 that John's son Henry III willingly agreed…

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The forgotten JFK assassination plot 43:39

26d ago43:39

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In December 1960, as president-elect John F Kennedy made his way to church in Florida, a would-be assassin waited nearby, preparing to detonate a bomb that would end the Democrat's presidency before it began. Elinor Evans speaks to Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch, authors of The JFK Conspiracy, to discuss this little-known assassination attempt, and w…

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The Indian Rebellion of 1857: everything you wanted to know 46:01

27d ago46:01

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What ignited resentment at British rule in India into outright violence? How brutal was British troops' suppression of the uprising? And how did the events of 1857 poison relations between the British administration and the people of the Indian subcontinent? Here, in conversation with Spencer Mizen, Saul David answers your questions on the Indian R…

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From dinosaurs to Godzilla: a 15,000-year history of monsters 40:33

29d ago40:33

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What makes a monster, and why do they fascinate us? Dr Natalie Lawrence unravels 15,000 years of human storytelling through the tales of creatures like dragons, Medusa, and even Godzilla. Speaking to Rachel Dinning, Natalie explores how monsters have embodied our fears, projected our desires, and bridged the natural and supernatural worlds. (Ad) Na…

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How monasteries powered medieval Europe 43:09

1M ago43:09

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Monasteries and convents were a common sight throughout medieval Europe and beyond. But who were they for? What did they do? And how did religious life there change over the centuries? Speaking to Emily Briffett, Professor Andrew Jotischky traces the history of monastic life from its early origins in the fourth century right up to the 16th century.…

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Greenland, forest fires and presidential power: history behind the headlines 43:15

1M ago43:15

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Historians Hannah Skoda and Rana Mitter look at the shifting dynamics of presidential power and discuss the history behind President Trump's stated desire to acquire Greenland, in 2025's first instalment of our monthly podcast series looking at the historical currents running beneath current affairs. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team…

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George Villiers: from royal favourite to enemy number one 46:49

1M ago46:49

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George Villiers, the Duke of Buckingham, had charm and political ambition by the bucketload – and his rise as a favourite of King James I and VI in the late 16th century was meteoric. Speaking to Elinor Evans, Lucy Hughes-Hallett discusses the brief but action-packed life of Villiers, whose dazzling beauty and political influence brought him from o…

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What's the state of women's history in 2025? 40:42

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Medieval murder mystery: who killed King James III? 34:03

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Virginia Woolf: life of the week 39:50

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Medieval murders most foul 47:15

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The Assyrians: everything you wanted to know 41:29

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King Leopold's elephant expedition: a story of colonialism in Congo 34:37

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Introducing History's Greatest Battles | New Podcast 1:15

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What did the Romans wear? 45:21

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Frederick Barbarossa: life of the week 50:32

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Sexuality on trial in colonial America 33:04

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Mining history: everything you wanted to know 37:34

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Bruisers and bare knuckles: the brutal world of Victorian boxing 39:08

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Did Britain really rule the waves? 49:34

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Jane Austen: life of the week 41:46

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The princess who fled Romanov Russia 34:50

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The Opium Wars: everything you wanted to know 1:04:12

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Rome's most scandalous emperors 32:39

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The royal threesome that rocked Anglo-Saxon England 37:56

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Are we celebrating the wrong Magna Carta? 42:41

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The forgotten JFK assassination plot 43:39

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The Indian Rebellion of 1857: everything you wanted to know 46:01

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From dinosaurs to Godzilla: a 15,000-year history of monsters 40:33

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How monasteries powered medieval Europe 43:09

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Greenland, forest fires and presidential power: history behind the headlines 43:15

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George Villiers: from royal favourite to enemy number one 46:49

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