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Wonders of the Middle Ages
17 december 2018 · 39 min
Kathleen Doyle and Tuija Ainonen discuss a major Anglo-French project that has made hundreds of medieval manuscripts available for the public to view online Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Letters that changed the world
13 december 2018 · 32 min
Bestselling historian and author Simon Sebag Montefiore describes some of history’s most fascinating and important letters, from Mark Antony’s thoughts on Cleopatra to a message Gandhi sent to Hitler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Black radicalism with Kehinde Andrews
10 december 2018 · 52 min
Kehinde Andrews, professor of Black Studies at Birmingham City University, discusses his new book, Back to Black: Retelling Black Radicalism for the 21st Century, and offers his opinions on a range of issues including Black History Month, reparations for slavery and the state of history education in the UK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Napoleon: the insecure emperor
6 december 2018 · 35 min
Historian Adam Zamoyski, author of a new biography of Napoleon, offers his views on the iconic French leader, exploring how his stellar career was driven by insecurities Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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History in colour
3 december 2018 · 33 min
Popular historian Dan Jones and digital artist Marina Amaral discuss their groundbreaking book The Colour of Time, which uses colourised photographs to chart the history of the world from the mid-19th to mid 20th century. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Walter Ralegh: enemy of the state
29 november 2018 · 43 min
Anna Beer, biographer of Walter Ralegh, explores the extraordinary life and incendiary legacy of the Tudor polymath. She reveals how he became a favourite of Elizabeth I, only to fall foul of her successor, James VI & I, with deadly consequences Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Germans who fought Hitler
26 november 2018 · 48 min
Paddy Ashdown tells the stories of German opponents of Nazism who plotted to bring down Hitler’s regime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Hunting Britain’s Nazis
22 november 2018 · 28 min
Journalist and author Robert Hutton talks about his new book Agent Jack, which describes the activities of Nazi sympathisers in Britain during World War Two and reveals the brilliant methods MI5 used to subvert them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Tales from D-Day
19 november 2018 · 37 min
Author and historian Giles Milton describes some dramatic but lesser-known stories of soldiers and civilians who were involved in the Normandy landings of June 1944 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bernard Cornwell on the Last Kingdom
15 november 2018 · 38 min
As the third series of the Anglo-Saxon drama is about to air, we speak to the renowned historical novelist Bernard Cornwell about his books that inspired the programmes, and about his writing career more broadly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nietzsche’s dangerous ideas
12 november 2018 · 49 min
The award-winning biographer Sue Prideaux discusses the life and work of the influential 19th-century philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche and explains how his ideas came to be associated with Nazi Germany Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dan Snow on shell shock
8 november 2018 · 29 min
The popular historian discusses war trauma over the past century, the subject of his upcoming BBC Two documentary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The end of the First World War
5 november 2018 · 47 min
As we approach the centenary of the Armistice, Gary Sheffield explores the final moments of the conflict that devastated the world for four and a half years Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mike Leigh on Peterloo
1 november 2018 · 20 min
The acclaimed writer and director talks about the creation of his major new historical epic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Peterloo Massacre
29 oktober 2018 · 39 min
Historian and author Jacqueline Riding discusses the tragic events of August 1819 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Anglo-Saxon treasures
25 oktober 2018 · 39 min
Claire Breay, lead curator of a major new Anglo-Saxons exhibition at the British Library, explores the cultural highlights of 600 years of English history Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Thomas Cromwell reconsidered
22 oktober 2018 · 54 min
Diarmaid MacCulloch discusses his new book on the Tudor statesman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A new life of Churchill
18 oktober 2018 · 38 min
The historian and author Andrew Roberts discusses his new biography of Winston Churchill, revealing some of the insights arising from his research and tackling some of the biggest debates around Britain’s wartime prime minister. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Peter Jackson on the First World War
15 oktober 2018 · 49 min
We speak to the Lord of the Rings director about They Shall Not Grow Old, his ambitious new film that recreates the First World War in colour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Adventures in Iceland
11 oktober 2018 · 37 min
With the aid of his recently discovered diaries, Katherine Findlay tells the unusual story of Pike Ward – a Devon fish merchant who became an Icelandic knight in the early 20th century. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Brexit and American independence
8 oktober 2018 · 32 min
Historian Tom Cutterham compares the ongoing negotiations to take Britain out of the EU with those of the 1780s when the United States departed from the British empire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bonus Episode: Identifying Jack the Ripper
7 oktober 2018 · 30 min
In this special edition, produced by our friends from the Science Focus podcast, criminologist David Wilson applies the latest scientific techniques in the case of the notorious Whitechapel murderer of 1888. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Nazi on the run
5 oktober 2018 · 36 min
The author and barrister Philippe Sands discusses the incredible story of Otto von Wächter, which forms the basis of his new BBC podcast and Radio 4 series, Intrigue: The Ratline Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The spy who changed the cold war
1 oktober 2018 · 45 min
Bestselling historical author Ben Macintyre talks to us about his new book, The Spy and the Traitor, which tells the remarkable story of a KGB double agent who risked his life to help the west during the Cold War Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Queen Victoria by Lucy Worsley
27 september 2018 · 48 min
We head to Kensington Palace, once home to the young Victoria, to discuss the queen’s life with the author, historian and broadcaster Lucy Worsley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Neil Oliver’s history of the British Isles
24 september 2018 · 55 min
The archaeologist and broadcaster Neil Oliver talks about some of the highlights of his new book, which charts the history of the British Isles through 100 key locations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The good war?
20 september 2018 · 35 min
Journalist and author Peter Hitchens discusses his new book, The Phoney Victory, which challenges a number of popular beliefs about the Second World War Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The extraordinary history of ordinary things
17 september 2018 · 36 min
Historians Sam Willis and James Daybell explore some of the fascinating stories that appear in their Histories of the Unexpected book and podcast, from signatures to lions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A half-hour history of Europe
13 september 2018 · 40 min
Author and journalist Simon Jenkins is joined by Professor Kathleen Burk to discuss his forthcoming Short History of Europe, which explores some of the key themes and milestones in the continent’s past Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dissent through the centuries
10 september 2018 · 36 min
The Private Eye editor and broadcaster Ian Hislop is joined by curator Tom Hockhenhull to discuss some of the themes and objects that appear in their new British Museum exhibition, I Object Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Who should we commemorate?
6 september 2018 · 33 min
Professor Lawrence Goldman explores the issues surrounding monuments to controversial historical figures in light of the Rhodes Must Fall campaign and other recent debates Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Scots and Catalans
3 september 2018 · 48 min
Historian Sir John Elliott explores the long histories of Scottish and Catalan nationalism and considers some of the key similarities and differences between the two. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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100 women who changed the world
30 augustus 2018 · 46 min
Historians Joanne Paul, Olivette Otele and June Purvis dissect the results of our recent poll into history’s most important women, which saw Marie Curie come top, followed by Rosa Parks and Emmeline Pankhurst Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Charles de Gaulle reconsidered
28 augustus 2018 · 1 uur 5 min
Historian Julian Jackson, author of a major new biography of Charles de Gaulle, offers a fresh take on the iconic French leader, exploring his role in World War Two and decolonisation, among other things. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Female spies of the Civil War era
23 augustus 2018 · 30 min
Historian Nadine Akkerman introduces a number of remarkable women who acted as secret agents in the 17th century Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Captain Cook’s Endeavour
20 augustus 2018 · 30 min
Journalist and author Peter Moore talks about HMS Endeavour, the ship that carried Cook on his landmark voyage to the Pacific 250 years ago Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dan Jones on the secrets of popular history
17 augustus 2018 · 1 uur 7 min
Historian, author and broadcaster Dan Jones talks to us about his career, his latest projects and how he combines swimming with his love of the past Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mary Beard’s life in Classics
16 augustus 2018 · 49 min
We pay a visit to the renowned Cambridge classicist to discuss her career, her passion for the ancient world and her desire to share her expertise with the masses Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Historical fact and fiction
15 augustus 2018 · 33 min
Historian and author Tracy Borman describes the process of writing her first historical novel, set in the era of King James VI & I and the European witch craze Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ian Kershaw on postwar Europe
14 augustus 2018 · 1 uur 6 min
For the 500th episode of the History Extra podcast we are joined by Professor Sir Ian Kershaw, who appeared in our very first programme. This time the topic for discussion is his new history of modern Europe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Inside the mind of Elizabeth I
13 augustus 2018 · 41 min
In the first of five special programmes to mark our upcoming 500th episode, historian, author and broadcaster Helen Castor explores the psychology of the Virgin Queen and discusses the challenges of writing a new biography of one of England’s best-known historical figures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Britons under Nazi rule
9 augustus 2018 · 53 min
Historical author Duncan Barrett tells the stories of Channel Islanders who spent several years living under German occupation during World War Two Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Islam’s struggle with modernity
6 augustus 2018 · 49 min
Ed Husain, author of The House of Islam, meets with the historian Tom Holland to explore the roots of some of the challenges Muslims face in the 21st century Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Britain’s foreign policy secrets
2 augustus 2018 · 37 min
Historian Rory Cormac discusses his new book Disrupt and Deny, which investigates Britain’s use of spies and special forces for covert operations in the postwar period. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Tommies’ final acts
30 juli 2018 · 27 min
Jonathan Ruffle, creator of the BBC Radio 4 historical drama Tommies, explores the situation on the front line in August 1918 as the First World War approached its end Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Catholics in Elizabethan England
26 juli 2018 · 35 min
Historian Jessie Childs tells the story of Thomas Tresham, a Tudor gentleman who built a remarkable monument to his Catholic faith and risked the anger of the Virgin Queen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Rethinking 20th-century Britain
23 juli 2018 · 35 min
Professor David Edgerton explains why we need to revise our understanding of recent British history, from the world wars to the welfare state Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nelson Mandela’s extraordinary life
19 juli 2018 · 1 uur 1 min
On the centenary of Mandela’s birth, we speak to the politician and author Peter Hain about the South African leader’s remarkable achievements in the face of tremendous adversity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The murder of the Romanovs
16 juli 2018 · 37 min
Historical author Helen Rappaport explains why the last Russian tsar and his family met a violent end in 1918 and considers whether Britain could have saved the Romanovs from their fate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Britain’s refugee camps
12 juli 2018 · 33 min
Historian Jordanna Bailkin discusses her new book, Unsettled, which explores the experiences of people of several different nationalities who fled to Britain in the 20th century Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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