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Fredegund and Brunhild: a tale of two queens
11 maart 2022 · 40 min
Shelley Puhak delves into the lives of queens Fredegund and Brunhild, famed for their bitter and bloody rivalry which wracked the Frankish empire in the latter sixth century. Speaking with Emily Briffett, she reveals how their stories were suppressed, overlooked and used as political propaganda by subsequent rulers, and considers how they should be seen today. Lees meer
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Eugenics: a toxic history
10 maart 2022 · 41 min
Adam Rutherford discusses the dark – and often surprising – history of the eugenics movement Lees meer
Geneticist Adam Rutherford speaks to Ellie Cawthorne about the dark, and often surprising, history of the eugenics movement, from ‘best baby’ fairs and population control to the Nazi ‘euthanasia’ programme. He discusses the ideas behind the ideology, and how its implementation has had devastating impacts.
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Gardens and the scientific revolution
9 maart 2022 · 39 min
Clare Hickman explores how gardens were used as places of scientific experimentation in the 18th and 19th centuries Lees meer
During the scientific revolution of the 18th and 19th centuries, gardens were not only used for leisure and pleasure. Clare Hickman explains to Dave Musgrove how they also became places of scientific experimentation.
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Periods, fertility & childbirth: a pre-modern history
8 maart 2022 · 41 min
Mary Fissell talks to Ellie Cawthorne about women’s reproductive health in early modern Europe and America. She discusses how women dealt with their periods, theories about fertility, ideas about the female body and the childbirth process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Radical women
7 maart 2022 · 34 min
Nan Sloane speaks to Ellie Cawthorne about her new book Uncontrollable Women, which charts the stories of now largely forgotten female activists who were involved in radical and reform movements between 1789 and 1832. Lees meer
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The Franks: everything you wanted to know
6 maart 2022 · 50 min
Dr Christian Cooijmans answers listener questions on the medieval world of the Franks. Speaking to David Musgrove, he discusses long-lasting Frankish dynasties, renowned rulers and the Franks’ connections with the wider world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How museums are shaping the future
4 maart 2022 · 32 min
Neil MacGregor talks to Matt Elton about his new BBC Radio 4 series, The Museums that Make Us, and the ways in which museums around the UK are adapting to a changing society – and shaping the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ukraine: the WW2 roots of today's conflict
3 maart 2022 · 29 min
Keith Lowe talks to Matt Elton about the ways in which today’s conflict between Russia and Ukraine can be traced back to the Second World War and decisions made in the years that followed. Lees meer
Keith will be giving a five-part masterclass series on the aftermath of the Second World War beginning on 4 March – find out more at historyextra.com/masterclass.
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Old English: a quick guide
2 maart 2022 · 40 min
Hana Videen explores the Old English language and reveals what it can tell us about daily life at the time it was spoken Lees meer
The medieval language of Old English is full of linguistic gems. Speaking to David Musgrove, Dr Hana Videen opens up this treasure chest of words to reveal what the language can tell us about daily life at the time it was spoken.
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Witch hunters: cynical persecutors or misguided zealots?
1 maart 2022 · 34 min
Marion Gibson discusses the motivations and methods of “witch finders” who sought out supernatural wrongdoing in Stuart Britain. Speaking to Ellie Cawthorne, she discusses why people became witch hunters and explores the techniques they used to extract confessions, from strip-searching and sleep deprivation to ‘swimming’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fascism in Britain
28 februari 2022 · 43 min
Nigel Copsey discusses the British Union of Fascists and its leader, Oswald Mosley Lees meer
Nigel Copsey speaks to Ellie Cawthorne about the British Union of Fascists, which gained support in the 1930s, and its leader Oswald Mosley. They also discuss the party’s foundation, ideology and connections to the fascist regimes of Italy and Germany.
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The American Revolutionary War: everything you wanted to know
27 februari 2022 · 1 uur 4 min
Benjamin Carp tackles listener questions and popular search queries on the conflict that saw colonists in North America rise up and declare independence from the British. He speaks to Elinor Evans about the causes of the war, key battles, and how the revolution is mythologised today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The BBC at 100: establishment values in the 1930s
26 februari 2022 · 40 min
In the second instalment of our new monthly series marking the centenary of the BBC, media historian David Hendy speaks to Matt Elton about the ways in which the corporation expanded and evolved throughout the 1930s to become part of the British establishment. Lees meer
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Vikings: Valhalla’s real inspirations
25 februari 2022 · 36 min
Screenwriter Jeb Stuart discusses the real history that inspired his new Netflix show Vikings: Valhalla Lees meer
Screenwriter Jeb Stuart speaks to Kev Lochun about his new Netflix show Vikings: Valhalla, the successor to the hugely popular series Vikings. They discuss the real historical characters being brought to life through the series, the enduring popularity of the Vikings, and where the show could take viewers after season one.
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Nixon in China: the trip that changed the Cold War
23 februari 2022 · 39 min
Fifty years ago this month, US president Richard Nixon embarked on a trip to China – a visit that marked a key moment in the thawing of relations between the two nations. Rana Mitter talks to Matt Elton about the 1972 visit, and how it changed the course of the Cold War. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In defence of Neville Chamberlain
22 februari 2022 · 45 min
Walter Reid tells Spencer Mizen that, far from going down in history as the bloodless author of appeasement, Neville Chamberlain should be remembered as a radical politician who saw through Hitler’s lies. Lees meer
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Spies in show business
21 februari 2022 · 39 min
Professor Christopher Andrew talks to Elinor Evans about his book Stars and Spies, co-written with Julius Green. He reveals the many historical links between spying and the entertainment industry that for centuries have helped intelligence operatives to hide in plain sight. Lees meer
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Stonehenge: everything you wanted to know (part two)
20 februari 2022 · 40 min
In the second episode of this two-part special on Stonehenge, archaeologist and author Mike Pitts answers more listener questions on the most famous prehistoric monument in Britain. Speaking to David Musgrove, he discusses Stonehenge’s relationship with other prehistoric sites, its long legacy, and why we call it “Stonehenge”. Lees meer
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The secret WW2 mission to save Britain’s art collections
19 februari 2022 · 44 min
Caroline Shenton tells the story of the colourful cast of curators, museum directors and civil servants who embarked on a top-secret mission to protect Britain’s national art collections during the Second World War. Speaking to Emily Briffett, she explains how these dedicated men and women devised ingenious escape plans and concealed artworks and artefacts in the most unlikely of places in a race against time to save the nation’s heritage. Lees meer
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The Normans: beyond 1066
18 februari 2022 · 48 min
Judith Green reveals how there is much more to the Norman story than the events of the 1066 Conquest Lees meer
We all know the story of the Norman Conquest, when Duke William of Normandy led his troops across the Channel and took the crown of England. However, as Professor Judith Green tells David Musgrove, there is a lot more to the history of the Normans than the events of 1066.
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British identity in 50 documents
16 februari 2022 · 46 min
Dominic Selwood chronicles Britain’s past through a diverse – and sometimes unexpected – selection of historical documents, from birthday invites and Valentine’s Day letters, to musical scores and shipping forecasts. Speaking with Emily Briffett, he explains what these can tell us about British identity past and present. Lees meer
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Medieval masterclass 4: Revolution 1348-1527
15 februari 2022 · 1 uur 3 min
In this fourth and final episode, Dan Jones reveals how the Middle Ages came to a close, starting off with a global pandemic that ripped across the world, devastating populations, reshaping economies and bringing societal change. Speaking to David Musgrove, he also introduces the geniuses of the Renaissance, and the great navigators who struck out in search of new worlds. Lastly, he examines how shifting religious dogma, allied to new communication technology, brought about the Protestant Reformation – an upheaval which brought the curtain down on “the middle age”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Shakespearean deaths: swordfights, snakebites & poison
14 februari 2022 · 33 min
From poison and fatal snakebites to dying from a broken heart, more than 250 named characters die in Shakespeare’s plays. Speaking with Ellie Cawthorne, Kathryn Harkup guides us through a grisly range of the Bard’s death scenes. She looks at the real history and science behind them, and how they would have been staged in Elizabethan England. Lees meer
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Stonehenge: everything you wanted to know (part one)
13 februari 2022 · 46 min
In the first episode of a two-part special, archaeologist Mike Pitts answers listener questions on the most famous prehistoric site in Britain. Speaking to David Musgrove, he discusses how Stonehenge was built – and why. Lees meer
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Britain’s only war crimes trial
12 februari 2022 · 40 min
Mike Anderson and Neil Hanson discuss the 1999 prosecution of a former Nazi collaborator – Britain’s only war crimes trial Lees meer
Mike Anderson and Neil Hanson discuss Britain’s only war crimes trial, where a former Nazi collaborator was prosecuted for his involvement in the Holocaust, more than five decades after the events had occurred. In conversation with Rob Attar, they explore this landmark moment and consider the challenges of bringing perpetrators to justice after so much time has elapsed.
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Extinct animals of medieval Britain
11 februari 2022 · 55 min
From beavers to whales, Lee Raye discusses wildlife found across medieval Britain that has since gone extinct from the region Lees meer
In conversation with David Musgrove, Lee Raye discusses the animals that lived in medieval Britain but have since gone extinct from the region, from beavers and boars to whales and wolves – plus elusive big cats and birds.
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Mexico’s ill-fated Austrian emperor
9 februari 2022 · 1 uur 2 min
Edward Shawcross speaks to Elinor Evans about a little-known and disastrous attempt to install a Habsburg archduke, Ferdinand Maximilian, as emperor of Mexico in the mid-19th century, at a time when the US Civil War was raging. Lees meer
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Medieval masterclass 3: Rebirth 1216-1347
8 februari 2022 · 1 uur 5 min
Dan Jones charts the rise of the Mongols in the twelfth century – a sharp and hideously brutal episode, in which an eastern empire achieved fleeting domination over half the world, at the cost of millions of lives. Speaking to David Musgrove, he also looks at other emerging powers in the ‘high’ Middle Ages. He introduces merchants who invented extraordinary new ways to make fortunes, scholars who revived the wisdom of the ancients and founded great universities, and architects and engineers who built the cities, cathedrals and castles that still stand 500 years on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Georgian Britain: the highs and lows of a transformative age
7 februari 2022 · 59 min
Penelope J Corfield discusses the highs and lows of the Georgian era, from the abolition movement to the gin craze Lees meer
The long 18th century saw Britain undergo colossal changes, from growing overseas expansion and the transformation of attitudes towards disability, to the sexualisation of popular culture. Penelope J Corfield speaks to Rhiannon Davies about this explosive era of British history.
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Vichy France: everything you wanted to know
6 februari 2022 · 1 uur 8 min
Shannon Fogg answers listener questions on the collaborationist regime created following France’s defeat by Nazi Germany Lees meer
In the latest episode in our series on history’s biggest topics, Professor Shannon Fogg answers listener questions on the collaborationist French regime that was created following the country’s defeat by Nazi Germany. In conversation with Rob Attar, she examines the origins of Vichy France, explores its relationship with Nazi Germany and reveals what life was like for those who lived under Vichy rule.
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Berlin’s tumultuous history
5 februari 2022 · 47 min
Barney White-Spunner discusses the extraordinary, absorbing and often tragic history of Germany’s capital Lees meer
Barney White-Spunner tells Spencer Mizen why Berlin – a metropolis that was at the centre of the Reformation, the Thirty Years’ War, the Third Reich and the Cold War – has a history like no other city in the world.
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Three female civil rights pioneers
4 februari 2022 · 35 min
Pamela Roberts discusses her research on Mary Church Terrell, Rosetta Lawson and Josephine Wilson Bruce – three women activists of Washington’s ‘black elite’ who visited Britain in the early 20th century and campaigned on issues including women’s rights, civil rights, temperance and education. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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America’s Cold War culture boom
2 februari 2022 · 32 min
From artistic experimentation to an explosion in pop music, Louis Menand speaks to Ellie Cawthorne about American art, culture and ideas between 1945-65. They touch on the Beatles making waves in the US, the rise of counterculture, and how silent compositions and messy canvases redefined the boundaries of art. Lees meer
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Medieval masterclass 2: Domination 750-1215
1 februari 2022 · 1 uur 7 min
Dan Jones and David Musgrove delve into the age of the Franks, who revived a Christian, pseudo-Roman empire in the west. They trace the rise of the dynasties who carved Europe into Christian royal realms and look at the new forms of cultural ‘soft’ power that emerged around the turn of the first millennium. This episode also explores how monks and knights came to play such an important role in western society during the Middle Ages – and how the fusion of their two mindsets gave birth to the crusades. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Margery Kempe: medieval mystic
31 januari 2022 · 57 min
Anthony Bale discusses the sensational life of medieval mystic Margery Kempe, charting a story of unusual visions, spiritual revelations, turbulent emotions and religious controversies. Speaking with Emily Briffett, he explores how her autobiography, The Book of Margery Kempe, has enriched our understanding of the early 15th century. Lees meer
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Greek myths: everything you wanted to know
30 januari 2022 · 1 uur 4 min
In the latest episode in our series on history’s biggest topics, classicist Natalie Haynes tackles listener questions on Greek myths. Speaking to Rachel Dinning, she examines the tales of popular figures including Hercules and Aphrodite, and explores how these ancient stories have changed and evolved across history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bloody Sunday: 50 years on
29 januari 2022 · 42 min
To mark the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, Diarmaid Ferriter speaks about the event and its tangled legacy today To mark the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, historian Diarmaid Ferriter speaks to Rhiannon Davies about the events of 30 January 1972 and their tangled legacy for the people and politics of Northern Ireland today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The BBC at 100: audio adventures in the 1920s
28 januari 2022 · 45 min
In the first episode of our new monthly series marking the centenary of the BBC, media historian David Hendy speaks to Matt Elton about the institution’s founding in the 1920s – a decade of innovation and ingenuity. Lees meer
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Elitism in cricket: a history
26 januari 2022 · 38 min
Duncan Stone argues that classism and racism have held back England’s summer sport for decades Lees meer
Duncan Stone talks to Spencer Mizen about cricket’s history of elitism – a story that, he contends, has long seen the rich and powerful dominate the sport’s evolution and image.
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Medieval masterclass 1: Imperium 410-750
25 januari 2022 · 1 uur 3 min
Dan Jones takes listeners on a journey through early medieval Europe, beginning with the Roman empire in a state of collapse, rocked by a changing climate and mass migration. He speaks to David Musgrove about the superpowers that emerged in Rome’s wake: the so-called “barbarian” realms that laid the foundations for the European kingdoms, the state of Byzantium and the first Islamic empires. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Cold war mind games
24 januari 2022 · 40 min
Martin Sixsmith speaks to Ellie Cawthorne about his book The War of Nerves, which explores the role of psychology in the Cold War, from propaganda and paranoia to a divided mindset and unpredictable decisions made by unstable leaders. Lees meer
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America’s “Roaring Twenties”: everything you wanted to know
23 januari 2022 · 1 uur 9 min
Were the twenties really “roaring”? If so, who actually experienced the best of the era? And were the parties really as debauched as popular culture suggests? Speaking with Emily Briffett, historian Sarah Churchwell answers listener questions about life in the United States during the 1920s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Escaping slavery in the American South
22 januari 2022 · 38 min
How can we reconstruct the experiences of enslaved people? Historian Shaun Wallace speaks to Ellie Cawthorne about his work on the Fugitive Slave Database, which uses newspaper adverts for fugitive enslaved people from the American South to reconstruct the stories of those who escaped from slavery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Munich: the real history behind the new film
21 januari 2022 · 26 min
Author Robert Harris speaks to Ellie Cawthorne about Munich: The Edge of War, the new Netflix film adapted from his 2017 historical novel Munich. They discuss the real history behind the 1938 Munich conference, the challenges of reassessing Neville Chamberlain, and what it’s like seeing your book adapted for the screen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Gothic: from Dracula to The Shining
19 januari 2022 · 45 min
Roger Luckhurst speaks to Ellie Cawthorne about how the idea of the Gothic has evolved and mutated over time, from medieval-inspired architecture and 19th-century vampire fiction to politicised horror films. He also reveals how the genre has been used as a vehicle to explore society’s anxieties over time, from sex and gender to race and colonialism.
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Women of the Rothschild dynasty
18 januari 2022 · 37 min
Historian Natalie Livingstone chronicles the unexplored lives of the women who shaped the famous Rothschild banking dynasty. She speaks to Elinor Evans about how – though often excluded in a patriarchal society – they forged their own paths, from influential hostesses to pioneering scientists. Lees meer
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Queen Victoria’s spy network
17 januari 2022 · 47 min
Richard J Aldrich and Rory Cormac discuss Queen Victoria’s love of espionage and her network of royal intelligence agents Lees meer
Historians Richard J Aldrich and Rory Cormac speak to Emma Slattery Williams about their book The Secret Royals, which explores the connections between espionage and the British monarchy, revealing how Queen Victoria utilised a large covert network of international spies.
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Mao’s Cultural Revolution: everything you wanted to know
16 januari 2022 · 48 min
In the latest episode in our series on history’s biggest topics, Professor Rana Mitter answers your questions about one of the defining events of modern Chinese history. Speaking to Rob Attar, he explores the role of Chairman Mao in the Cultural Revolution, its impact on China’s population and its legacy today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How the Beatles were in tune with 60s Britain
15 januari 2022 · 43 min
Dominic Sandbrook explains how the Beatles reflected 1960s Britain, from the globalisation of pop culture to a fascination with mysticism Lees meer
The 1960s was a time of transformation, as the grey of postwar Britain gave way to a technicolour youth culture, with screaming teenage fans, an outpouring of merchandise and a deep obsession with pop music. Dominic Sandbrook speaks to Rhiannon Davies about how the Beatles provided the soundtrack to a rapidly changing society.
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Shining new light on medieval Europe
14 januari 2022 · 51 min
Matthew Gabriele and David M Perry speak to David Musgrove about their book The Bright Ages, which tackles the big themes of the Middle Ages and challenges some widely held views about the history of medieval Europe.
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