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War in the air: everything you wanted to know
8 mei 2022 · 1 uur 8 min
What are the origins of aircraft being used in war? How common were dogfights? And were early fighter pilots really the ‘knights of the air’? Speaking with Emily Briffett, Paul Beaver answers your top questions about military aviation in our latest Everything you wanted to know episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Dudleys: power behind the Tudor throne
6 mei 2022 · 39 min
The might of the Tudor dynasty was built on the blood and sweat of three generations of another family – the Dudleys. And sometimes, they paid the ultimate price. Rhiannon Davies speaks to Joanne Paul about the members of the family who were key players in the Tudor era, from Edmund Dudley’s efforts to raise taxes for Henry VII to Robert Dudley’s flirtatious friendship with Elizabeth I. Lees meer
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The Black Death | 2. origins & spread
5 mei 2022 · 41 min
Over recent years, our understanding of the Black Death has been radically transformed by new scientific developments. In this episode, Ellie Cawthorne speaks to Professor Monica Green about what the latest research can tell us about where the plague originated, and how it spread to eventually engulf vast swathes of the globe.
The primary sources quoted in this series are taken from:
The Black Death, translated and edited by Rosemary Horrox (1994)
The Black Death, The Great Mortality of 1348-1350: A Brief History with Documents, John Arberth (2005)
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Spain’s tumultuous story
4 mei 2022 · 39 min
Giles Tremlett explores the turbulent history of Spain. Speaking to Elinor Evans, he explores how its position on Europe's south-western corner has exposed it to influences from all over the world, giving it a history unlike any other nation on the continent. Lees meer
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Despatches on dictators: US reporters in 1930s Europe
3 mei 2022 · 42 min
Deborah Cohen discusses a close-knit group of American foreign correspondents who reported on the tumult of interwar Europe in the 1920s and 1930s. She talks to Elinor Evans about how they dispatched breaking news back to the US, becoming some of the most famous names of the day in the process. Lees meer
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Britain’s lost towns and villages
2 mei 2022 · 36 min
Britain is a land full of lost settlements – villages, towns and even cities. Matthew Green explores these deserted places with David Musgrove, looking at their scarred and romantic remains in the landscape, and considering how and why they became lost to time. Lees meer
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Medieval childhood: everything you wanted to know
1 mei 2022 · 1 uur 2 min
What was it like to grow up in the Middle Ages? In our latest Everything you wanted to know episode, Dr Emily Joan Ward answers your questions about medieval childhood. Speaking to Dave Musgrove, she discusses topics including education, how children were put to work, and what they did for fun. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The failings of emancipation
29 april 2022 · 43 min
Professor Kris Manjapra speaks to Ellie Cawthorne about his book Black Ghost of Empire, which reveals how the end of slavery helped perpetuate systems of oppression and racial injustice, rather than disrupt them. Lees meer
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The Black Death | 1. Introduction
28 april 2022 · 21 min
In the late 1340s, people in cities, towns and villages across the medieval world began to fall ill from a mysterious pestilence. This six part series looks at the how the Black Death shook the Middle Ages, killing millions and transforming societies. Speaking to expert historians, we'll track the spread of this devastating disease, reveal what it was like to live through the pandemic and consider its dramatic, long-lasting impact. Lees meer
The primary sources quoted in this series are taken from:
The Black Death, translated and edited by Rosemary Horrox (1994)
The Black Death, The Great Mortality of 1348-1350: A Brief History with Documents, John Arberth (2005)
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Video games at 50: a cultural history
27 april 2022 · 48 min
Fifty years on from the launch of the world’s first commercial home video game console – the Magnavox Odyssey – John Wills talks to Matt Elton about how videogames have reflected the world around them over the past half century, and the ways in which history and gaming increasingly overlap. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Libraries: a book lover’s history
26 april 2022 · 48 min
Andrew Pettegree and Arthur der Weduwen delve into the history of libraries, from the humble book lover’s private selection to the most lavish literary collections. In conversation with Emily Briffett, they explore the innovations and ideas that made libraries what they are today. Lees meer
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The BBC at 100: TV takes off in the 1950s
25 april 2022 · 37 min
In the latest episode of our monthly series marking the centenary of the BBC, media historian David Hendy speaks to Matt Elton about the rise of television during the 1950s – and how the decade saw the BBC increasingly clash with the political world. Lees meer
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The Falklands War: everything you wanted to know
24 april 2022 · 49 min
How much of a gamble did sending a task force to the South Atlantic represent for Margaret Thatcher? How close did Britain come to losing the conflict? And did victory change the nation’s relationship with its armed forces? Speaking to Spencer Mizen, Helen Parr answers listener questions about British troops’ campaign to retake the Falkland Islands four decades ago. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Introducing: HistoryExtra Plus
23 april 2022 · 4 min
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Rebel ramblers of the Kinder Trespass
22 april 2022 · 30 min
Ninety years on from the Kinder Mass Trespass, Ben Anderson speaks to Ellie Cawthorne about what this act of popular protest achieved in 1932, how it became mythologised as a key moment in the right-to-roam campaign, and how we should remember it today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Catherine the Great: inoculation pioneer
21 april 2022 · 41 min
Lucy Ward speaks to Elinor Evans about the story of English Quaker doctor Thomas Dimsdale, who took up the risky challenge of inoculating Empress Catherine II against smallpox, as a powerful statement at a time when the disease was ravaging Russia and superstition held sway. Lees meer
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Trailblazers of black British theatre
20 april 2022 · 34 min
Stephen Bourne introduces Spencer Mizen to some of the pioneers of black British theatre, from Ira Aldridge, who in 1825 became the first black actor to play Othello, to the emergence of Britain’s black-led theatre companies. Lees meer
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The Jagiellonians: the dynasty that shaped central Europe
19 april 2022 · 50 min
Natalia Nowakowska reveals the story of the Jagiellonians – one of the most successful dynasties that many people have never even heard of. Speaking with Emily Briffett, she discusses how they rose from pagan tribal origins in Lithuania to become one of the biggest Catholic dynasties in Europe, with an expansive empire and a legacy that can still be felt today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Operation Mincemeat: WW2 espionage on film
18 april 2022 · 32 min
In 1943, British agents concocted a daring plot to trick Hitler, involving a dead body, fake love letters and a false identity. Speaking with Emily Briffett, author and historian Ben Macintyre discusses the real history behind Operation Mincemeat, a new film adapted from his 2010 book of the same name. Lees meer
Operation Mincemeat is in UK cinemas from 15 April.
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Royal residences: everything you wanted to know
17 april 2022 · 53 min
Historian Tracy Borman answers listener questions about the history of British royal residences, from imposing castles to decadent palaces. She speaks to Rachel Dinning about secret rooms, spooky hauntings, and her work as Joint Chief Curator at Historic Royal Palaces. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Northman: bringing the Viking world to life on screen
15 april 2022 · 28 min
A blood-splattered slice of Viking action arrives in UK cinemas today with the release of Robert Eggers’ new saga-inspired epic, The Northman. Professor Neil Price, archaeologist and historical consultant on the film, speaks to Ellie Cawthorne about the process of recreating the Viking world on screen, and some of the historical themes that inspired the story. Lees meer
The Northman is in UK cinemas from 15 April.
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Pets, pests & portents: birds through time
14 april 2022 · 33 min
Over time, we’ve viewed birds as pets, pests, natural delights and bad omens. Roy and Lesley Adkins tell Emily Briffett about our complex and lengthy relationship with birds – a story of changing landscapes, fluctuating tastes in food and fashion, enjoyment and exploitation. Lees meer
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Inside a Roman home
13 april 2022 · 1 uur
What could you expect to hear in the atrium of a Roman home? What was everyday life like for the slaves who worked in the kitchens? And which emperor hosted the worst dinner party? In conversation with Emily Briffett, Dr Hannah Platts takes us on a multi-sensory tour of the ancient Roman home. Lees meer
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Medieval emotions: were they like our own?
12 april 2022 · 39 min
Speaking to Dave Musgrove, medieval historian Elizabeth Boyle reflects on life throughout the Covid lockdowns, using early Irish literature to explore how similar the emotions of people in the middle ages were to our own. Lees meer
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Corruption in the ancient world
11 april 2022 · 41 min
What was corruption like in the ancient world – and how can studying it help us make sense of shady dealings in the 21st century? Matt Elton speaks to Shushma Malik, Marta Garcia and Yehudah Gershon – three researchers behind a new project to reveal more about the murkier side of ancient Greece and Rome. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Trade unions: everything you wanted to know
10 april 2022 · 57 min
Mark Crail tackles popular internet search queries and listener questions about the history of Britain’s trade union movement and its attempts to secure better conditions for the country’s workers. He talks to Jon Bauckham about the 19th-century origins of the unions, their connection with the Labour Party, and their role in strikes through the centuries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Wiretapping: a secret history
8 april 2022 · 41 min
Wiretapping has a chequered past in the United States, from civil war soldiers who were seen as heroes for tapping enemy wires to the political scandals that rocked the 20th-century establishment. Brian Hochman, the author of The Listeners: A History of Wiretapping in the United States tells Rhiannon Davies about the history of electronic eavesdropping. Lees meer
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Burning down Ireland’s stately homes
7 april 2022 · 35 min
Professor Terence Dooley, author of Burning the Big House, tells Ellie Cawthorne why so many of Ireland’s grand homes were subjected to arson during the early 20th century, revealing a complex web of disputes over land, protests against imperialism and IRA reprisals. Lees meer
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Benjamin Franklin: portrait of a revolutionary
6 april 2022 · 43 min
Acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns tells Elinor Evans about the life and accomplishments of Benjamin Franklin – a man who both loved Britain but became a key figure in American independence, and who was a slave-owner yet later campaigned for abolition. Burns also talks about the challenges and thrills of portraying complex histories on screen, and of finding voices that bring the past to life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oxford: from wild student parties to the shadow of war
5 april 2022 · 37 min
Daisy Dunn tells Spencer Mizen how students at Oxford University – including Evelyn Waugh, Vera Brittain and John Betjeman – were buffeted by world events in the 1920s and 30s. Lees meer
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Why the Ukraine conflict isn’t a new Cold War
4 april 2022 · 35 min
International history expert Professor Kristina Spohr talks to Matt Elton about the historical parallels of the current conflict in Ukraine – and why we shouldn’t see it as a new Cold War. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Scottish clans: everything you wanted to know
3 april 2022 · 59 min
What do we mean by the word ‘clan’? Were these Scottish kinship groups more often allies or enemies? And did they really wear tartan? Speaking with Emily Briffett, Professor Murray Pittock tackles popular search queries and listener questions about Scottish clans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What one duel can tell us about Jacobean England
1 april 2022 · 54 min
Lloyd Bowen shares the story of one remarkable 1601 duel with Elinor Evans. He reveals what the wealth of evidence around a single dispute can tell us about the codes of honour that governed elite violence in early modern England. Lees meer
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Digging up Roman London
31 maart 2022 · 54 min
Archaeologist Dominic Perring discusses what we know about London’s Roman past with Emily Briffett, examining the city’s key turning points and exploring how life there was affected by fire, plague and warfare. Using archaeological and historical records, he ties London’s story into the wider history of the Roman empire. Lees meer
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Life in Cromwell’s Britain
30 maart 2022 · 42 min
Anna Keay introduces Spencer Mizen to the dramatic decade between the execution of Charles I in 1649 and the restoration of the monarchy in 1660. She reveals what life was like under Oliver Cromwell, as Britain embarked on its experiment with republicanism. Lees meer
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1942: Churchill’s darkest hour
29 maart 2022 · 46 min
Historian Taylor Downing chronicles the events of the year 1942, which he contends was Britain’s lowest moment in the Second World War. Speaking to Rob Attar, he revisits some of the disasters that befell the country that year and highlights the crucial victory that transformed Churchill’s fortunes. Lees meer
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Rapa Nui’s island mysteries
28 maart 2022 · 34 min
Archaeologist Cat Jarman delves into the mysteries and debates surrounding the history of Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island. In conversation with Rob Attar, she explores the creation of the astonishing moai monuments and explains the seemingly dramatic collapse of the island’s population. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The history of beauty: everything you wanted to know
27 maart 2022 · 50 min
Health and beauty historian Lucy Jane Santos answers listener questions and popular online search queries about beauty throughout the ages. From early cosmetics apparently made for gladiators to whether Georgian women really did use mouse fur for false eyebrows, this whistle-stop tour highlights some of the past’s strangest – and most dangerous – beauty practices. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bridgerton: behind the scenes of season 2
25 maart 2022 · 35 min
Hannah Greig, a historical consultant to the hit series Bridgerton, takes us behind the scenes of season two. She speaks to Elinor Evans about the real history on screen, from Regency etiquette to the gentlemen’s clubs that gained popularity in the era. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Suleyman the Magnificent: the 16th-century’s most powerful ruler?
24 maart 2022 · 52 min
When Suleyman the Magnificent became Sultan of the Ottoman empire in 1520, he was proclaimed the world’s most powerful man, who could use his armies to smite Christendom. But behind the facade, scheming favourites pulled the strings and worked tirelessly to fulfil their own endless ambitions. Rhiannon Davies spoke to Christopher de Bellaigue to uncover the truth about Suleyman’s fascinating reign. Lees meer
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Our Winston Churchill obsession
23 maart 2022 · 34 min
Winston Churchill looms large in the modern imagination. Everyone from Fidel Castro to George W Bush have cited him as an exemplar in times of crisis. Historian Geoffrey Wheatcroft talks to Spencer Mizen about the world’s fixation with the wartime leader, arguing that this obsession is neither healthy, nor necessarily merited. Lees meer
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Naked statues, naughty gods & bad wine
22 maart 2022 · 46 min
Classicist and author Garrett Ryan talks to Kev Lochun about some of the biggest and most commonly asked questions surrounding ancient Greece and Rome. Why are all the statues naked? Who was the biggest drinker in the classical world? And why didn’t anyone go looking for the Greek gods on Olympus – or did they? Lees meer
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The BBC at 100: the corporation at war
21 maart 2022 · 45 min
In the third episode of our monthly series marking the centenary of the BBC, media historian David Hendy tells Matt Elton how the BBC became an important part of the national fabric during the Second World War – and how the conflict changed the organisation forever. Lees meer
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The Napoleonic Wars: everything you wanted to know
20 maart 2022 · 1 uur 7 min
Dr Mike Rapport tackles popular search queries and listener questions about the 19th-century conflicts that tore Europe apart and triggered seismic political changes around the globe. He speaks to Jon Bauckham about the causes of the wars, the pivotal battles of Trafalgar and Waterloo, and the life of Napoleon Bonaparte himself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Prohibition: busting myths about the ban on booze
18 maart 2022 · 38 min
Mark Lawrence Schrad speaks to Ellie Cawthorne about his book Smashing the Liquor Machine, which busts commonly held myths about prohibition, revealing how campaigns to ban alcohol weren’t just led by puritanical evangelicals in the US, but were also backed by progressive campaigners across the globe. Lees meer
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Stitching together the history of fabric
17 maart 2022 · 38 min
The history of fabric is interwoven with the story of humanity, from the sackcloth shirts that tore open the skin of pious medieval saints to cotton’s connections to colonisation and the Industrial Revolution. Rhiannon Davies spoke to Victoria Finlay to unravel these complex stories. Lees meer
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Carrot conspiracies & digging for victory: feeding Britain in WW2
16 maart 2022 · 32 min
Professor John Martin speaks to Emily Briffett about Britain’s battle against starvation during the Second World War. From the invention of familiar myths about bread crusts and carrots, to the Dig for Victory and Ploughing Up campaigns, he examines the food shortages the government faced and the agricultural mission to ensure Britons had enough to put on the table. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Children of the Norman Conquest
15 maart 2022 · 37 min
Dr Eleanor Parker, author of Conquered: The Last Children of Anglo-Saxon England, talks to David Musgrove about the young people whose lives were upended by the momentous change of circumstances brought about by the Norman Conquest of 1066. She reveals how exploring their stories can offer a fresh approach to studying the Normans. Lees meer
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Britain’s WW2 island internment camp
14 maart 2022 · 51 min
During the Second World War, the British government imprisoned thousands of German and Austrian-born residents – many of them refugees from Nazi oppression – in makeshift internment camps on the Isle of Man. Acclaimed journalist Simon Parkin speaks to Jon Bauckham about the history of Hutchinson camp, which became home to a vibrant intellectual and artistic community. Lees meer
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Gladiators: everything you wanted to know
13 maart 2022 · 1 uur
Who became a gladiator? Were they really the superstars of their day? And was giving a thumbs down for a death sentence a real thing? In this Everything you wanted to know episode, Emily Briffett speaks with Alison Futrell to answers your top questions about ancient Rome’s arena fighters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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