Parhaat History Extra Podcastit (2024)

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Cat crazy: the Victorian mania for moggies 32:12

17h ago32:12

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At the end of the 19th century, Britain and America entered the grip of a cat craze that saw the humble moggy catapulted from urban nuisance to beloved household pet. Historian Kathryn Hughes speaks to Charlotte Hodgman about 19th-century attitudes to cats, and how Louis Wain's anthropomorphic drawings helped us fall in love with all things feline.…

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Maria Theresa: life of the week 37:04

1d ago37:04

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Maria Theresa defied expectations of what a female ruler could achieve in the 18th century. When she ascended the throne of the Habsburg empire in 1740, there were riots on the streets of Vienna, and Europe's major powers prepared to pounce. Yet, as Pieter Judson tells Spencer Mizen, over the next four decades Maria Theresa introduced wide-ranging …

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Agent Zo: spying against the Nazis 37:07

3d ago37:07

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Operating under the codename Agent Zo, Polish resistance fighter Elżbieta Zawacka was one of the most courageous intelligence agents of the Second World War. From running secret missives under the noses of the Nazis, to parachuting behind enemy lines, Clare Mulley recounts her dramatic story to Ellie Cawthorne. (Ad) Clare Mulley is the author of Ag…

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The Terror: everything you wanted to know 59:32

4d ago59:32

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Why did the French Revolution descend into a spiral of paranoia, finger-pointing and state violence? Were fears of treachery and counter-revolution justified? And how did the guillotine become a symbol of revolutionary justice? Speaking to Danny Bird, historian David Andress answers listener questions about 'the Terror' – a bloodthirsty phase of th…

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The real Lady Whistledown & the golden age of gossip 35:30

12h ago35:30

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Smash-hit historical romance Bridgerton returns this week. One of the series' key characters is the elusive Lady Whistledown – a savvy wordsmith with a penchant for causing mayhem among the Regency elite. But did an anonymous gossipmonger like Whistledown really exist in the Regency era? Emily Briffett speaks to public historian Professor Hannah Gr…

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WW2's greatest battles | 5. Guadalcanal 31:41

1d ago31:41

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Why did a remote Pacific island become one of the most fiercely fought-over locations in the Second World War? In the fifth and final episode of our series on WW2's Greatest Battles, military historian James Holland speaks to Ellie Cawthorne about the battle of Guadalcanal. He reveals why occupying the island was seen as key to victory in the Pacif…

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A surprising history of sex between men 42:26

8d ago42:26

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Until recently, the history of sex between men was a taboo topic. But by delving into the historical archive, historian Sir Noel Malcolm has uncovered a more complex story of same-sex relationships and encounters in early modern Europe and the Ottoman world. He speaks to Rebecca Franks about his findings. (Ad) Noel Malcolm is the author of Forbidde…

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History Behind the Headlines: student protests down the centuries 41:13

3d ago41:13

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In the latest episode of our monthly series charting the past behind the present, Hannah Skoda and Rana Mitter chronicle the history of student protests, explore the story of a remarkable medieval astrolabe and discuss some new discoveries about Jane Austen. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine. Learn more ab…

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Tudor ladies-in-waiting: the women who served Henry VIII's queens 37:55

4d ago37:55

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Every queen had ladies in waiting, but few of those royal companions witnessed such tumult as the women who served the six queens of Henry VIII. Speaking to Kev Lochun, Dr Nicola Clark discusses how these women navigated the competing demands of queen, country and family as the world was reshaped around them. (Ad) Nicola Clark is the author of The …

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Ancient Greek theatre: everything you wanted to know 47:39

5d ago47:39

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Was tragedy or comedy the crowd favourite of the ancient Greek stage? Were audiences raucous and rowdy, or quiet and civilised? And how much do modern theatrical productions draw on their ancient antecedents? Speaking to Emily Briffett, classicist Sarah Nooter answers your top questions about the theatrical antics of ancient Greece – from advice on…

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The Tattooist of Auschwitz: is it ok to fictionalise the Holocaust? 27:49

7d ago27:49

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Is it ever appropriate to fictionalise the Holocaust? That's a question highlighted by the controversies surrounding The Tattooist of Auschwitz, a 2018 novel by Heather Morris, which sold millions across the globe but also received criticism from some in the historical community for the way it represents the reality of Auschwitz. As a new TV adapta…

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WW2's greatest battles | 4. El Alamein 36:15

14d ago36:15

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In October 1942, Axis and Allied forces went head-to-head in the North African desert. Fighting over access to the Suez Canal and crucial oil fields, tanks and infantrymen slogged it out across sand dunes and minefields, under the command of two of the most charismatic military leaders of the war. In the fourth episode of our series on WW2's Greate…

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Shardlake: bringing the Tudor murder mystery to the screen 27:19

15d ago27:19

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Based on the bestselling novels of CJ Sansom, Disney+'s new Tudor drama Shardlake is a 16th-century whodunnit that takes place during the tumult of the dissolution of the monasteries. The show's historical consultant, Peter Wagstaff, tells Kev Lochun about how Shardlake brings the story of a lawyer who solves crimes and mysteries for some of the mo…

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Kublai Khan: life of the week 36:59

16d ago36:59

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Kublai Khan will go down in history as the man who cemented the Mongol empire's status as the one of the mightiest powers in the world – and changed the course of Chinese history in the process. In our latest Life of the Week episode, Nicholas Morton tells Spencer Mizen how this hugely capable leader built on the achievements of his grandfather Gen…

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Inside a Jim Crow asylum 41:49

17d ago41:49

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In March 1911, twelve Black men were brought to a forest in Maryland. Under supervision, they cleared land and laid foundations for what would become the Crownsville Hospital, a segregated mental asylum for black patients. These twelve men would also become the hospital's first patients. Speaking to Elinor Evans, journalist and author Antonia Hylto…

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The Spartans: Everything You Wanted to Know 52:51

18d ago52:51

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How remarkable was the Spartans' yesstalwart resistance against the Persians at Thermopylae? Was their military training as tough as historians would have us believe? And just how austere were they? The people of the ancient Greek city-state have left an indelible mark on history, and for today's Everything You Wanted to Know episode, Spencer Mizen…

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Death by nostalgia: the curious history of a dangerous emotion 30:26

20d ago30:26

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At the end of the 17th century, a Swiss physician diagnosed a deadly new disease - nostalgia. Agnes Arnold-Forster explores the surprising cultural history of the emotion, from the longing "Ostalgie" felt for a lost East Germany to the Victorian love of all things medieval. Speaking to Ellie Cawthorne, she also outlines how nostalgia has been weapo…

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WW2's greatest battles | 3. Battle of the Atlantic 34:34

21d ago34:34

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As the Second World War raged on, Atlantic sea-routes became a crucial lifeline for Britain as merchant ships kept them supplied with critical equipment and food. But this made them an irresistible target for German attack. Speaking to Rachel Dinning for our WW2's Greatest Battles series, military historian James Holland explains why he believes th…

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Smash hits: 17th-century style 38:07

22d ago38:07

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The music of the past can tell us a great deal about the time in which it was created - from societal trends to political affiliations. As part of the '100 Ballads' project, Professor Christopher Marsh and Dr Angela McShane have identified 100 of the biggest musical hits from 17th-century England. They speak to Charlotte Hodgman about the popularit…

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Benjamin Franklin: life of the week 44:53

23d ago44:53

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One of the founding fathers of the United States of America, Benjamin Franklin is a towering figure in 18th-century history. Although he is widely remembered for his role in the American War of Independence, his influence stretches far beyond that. Elinor Evans spoke to historian and author George Goodwin about the life and legacy of the polymath, …

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OJ Simpson: the trial that gripped the world 26:43

24d ago26:43

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When former American football player and actor OJ Simpson was arrested in 1994 for the murder of his ex-wife Nicole Brown and her friend Ron Goldman, he was one of the most famous men in America. The ensuing court case gripped audiences around the world, but raised troubling questions about domestic violence and racism in the United States. Followi…

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Greg Jenner and Campbell Price delve into the curious and fascinating world of ancient Egyptian mummification 56:13

25d ago56:13

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What was the 'black goo' that coated ancient Egyptian mummies? Could ancient Egyptians take a sick day to bury their loved ones? And were ancient cat mummies really used to fertilise the fields of Victorian Britain? In this special episode, public historian and broadcaster Greg Jenner speaks to curator and Egyptologist Dr Campbell Price about the s…

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The Magus: enlightened magician or Renaissance charlatan? 39:54

27d ago39:54

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An unlikely mix of scientist, scholar, engineer and magician, the 'Magus' sat at the heart of the transformative Renaissance period. These mysterious figures ushered in the dawn of modern chemistry and physics, while also performing feats of magic, utilising secret codes, potions and a good deal of astrology. Speaking with Emily Briffett, Anthony G…

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WW2's greatest battles | 2. Stalingrad 35:48

28d ago35:48

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In 1942, the forces of Nazi Germany and its allies came head-to-head with those of the Soviet Union at a city on the Volga. The battle of Stalingrad was to become one of the war's grimmest, as infantry troops slogged it out in bombed-out cellars and freezing conditions. In the second episode of our series on WW2's Greatest Battles, military histori…

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Aztec myths 47:53

29d ago47:53

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Were the Aztecs really obsessed with death and sacrifice? Did they have a pantheon of deities similar to the ancient Greeks or Romans? And how did a magical gem change the fortune of the Aztec people? Speaking to Emily Briffett, Camilla Townsend delves into their myths, legends and folklore to reveal a society bursting with life and colour. (AD) Ca…

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Cat crazy: the Victorian mania for moggies 32:12

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Maria Theresa: life of the week 37:04

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Agent Zo: spying against the Nazis 37:07

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The Terror: everything you wanted to know 59:32

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The real Lady Whistledown & the golden age of gossip 35:30

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WW2's greatest battles | 5. Guadalcanal 31:41

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A surprising history of sex between men 42:26

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History Behind the Headlines: student protests down the centuries 41:13

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Tudor ladies-in-waiting: the women who served Henry VIII's queens 37:55

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Ancient Greek theatre: everything you wanted to know 47:39

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The Tattooist of Auschwitz: is it ok to fictionalise the Holocaust? 27:49

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WW2's greatest battles | 4. El Alamein 36:15

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Shardlake: bringing the Tudor murder mystery to the screen 27:19

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Kublai Khan: life of the week 36:59

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Inside a Jim Crow asylum 41:49

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The Spartans: Everything You Wanted to Know 52:51

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Death by nostalgia: the curious history of a dangerous emotion 30:26

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WW2's greatest battles | 3. Battle of the Atlantic 34:34

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Smash hits: 17th-century style 38:07

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Benjamin Franklin: life of the week 44:53

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OJ Simpson: the trial that gripped the world 26:43

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Greg Jenner and Campbell Price delve into the curious and fascinating world of ancient Egyptian mummification 56:13

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The Magus: enlightened magician or Renaissance charlatan? 39:54

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WW2's greatest battles | 2. Stalingrad 35:48

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Aztec myths 47:53

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