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Nelson: a life of heroism and scandal 43:29

17h ago43:29

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Nelson is one of the most well-known historical figures from British history. His leadership of the British fleet to victory at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, and his death in the same battle, rendered him a national hero for generations. However, Nelson was also embroiled in a huge scandal during his lifetime, due his passionate affair with Lady…

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Medieval make do and mend 28:42

1d ago28:42

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The medieval approach to sustainability was entirely different to ours today. In a world where the modern definition of 'waste' didn't even exist, the repair market boomed and building materials were rarely brand new. Speaking to Annette Kehnel, Lauren Good discovers what we might be able to learn from our medieval ancestors – from second-hand shop…

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Thomas Cromwell: the triumph and tragedy of Henry VIII's right-hand man 39:55

3d ago39:55

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In the spring of 1540 Thomas Cromwell was at the height of his power, but just a few months later he found himself at the scaffold on Tower Hill preparing to be executed for treason and heresy. What had gone so badly wrong for Henry VIII's right-hand man? As the BBC drama Wolf Hall returns for a second series, Rob Attar speaks to Cromwell biographe…

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Joseph McCarthy: life of the week 40:39

4d ago40:39

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Joseph McCarthy's infamous crusade in the 1950s whipped up a frenzy of anti-communist sentiment across America – and wrecked the reputations of scores of people accused of harbouring sympathies for the Soviet Union. So what motived the Wisconsin senator, and why did McCarthyism prove so alluring? Here, in conversation with Spencer Mizen, Nick Bunke…

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Gladiator tales 39:58

5d ago39:58

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How did gladiators supercharge the rise of Julius Caesar? What can we learn about arena fighters from the petrified remains at Pompeii? And why did gladiatorial bouts get banned there for a whole decade? As Gladiator II arrives in cinemas later this week, Guy de la Bédoyère shares some lesser-known aspects of the history of gladiators with Kev Loch…

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The Brontës: everything you wanted to know 50:27

6d ago50:27

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From their remote Yorkshire parsonage, sisters Emily, Charlotte and Anne Brontë penned stories that would capture the imaginations of generations of readers. But how popular were books such as Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights at the time? How did childhood games influence their Brontës' later writing? And how close can we get to their individual per…

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Lord Lucan: the vanishing earl 36:35

8d ago36:35

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On 7 November, 1974, nanny Sandra Rivett was found murdered in the affluent London neighbourhood of Belgravia. The prime suspect? The father of her young charges, Lord Lucan. But before the aristocrat could be questioned, he vanished, sparking one of the greatest cause célèbres of the 20th century. Author Laura Thompson tells Ellie Cawthorne more a…

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The Tyrant, the usurper and the hero | Henry V: hero 50:33

9d ago50:33

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Henry V only had a short reign, but his legacy looms large over the medieval landscape. Remembered as a heroic warrior king, who bested the French at Harfleur then marched his forces to victory at Agincourt, few monarchs have such a distinguished reputation. But 'Prince Hal' wasn't always destined for greatness. Was he really the gadabout youth Sha…

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How Stalin won WW2 40:07

10d ago40:07

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In June 1944 Allied armies landed in force in northern France, and the liberation of western Europe began. But, the battle that really sealed Hitler's fate was taking place in the east, as the Red Army prepared an almighty assault against the war-weary Wehrmacht. Speaking to Rob Attar, broadcaster and military historian Jonathan Dimbleby tells the …

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The Venerable Bede: life of the week 38:15

11d ago38:15

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The Venerable Bede was a monk who lived in Northumbria 1300 years ago, but his influence reached far beyond the confines of his monastic home. In fact, he is remembered today as the 'Father of English History'. In this 'life of the week' episode, David Musgrove explores the life and long-lasting legacy of this early medieval scholar and saint, in t…

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Decoding Mary, Queen of Scots 38:03

12d ago38:03

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How might cryptic messages written from within a political prison bring us closer to understanding a captive queen? Historian Jade Scott has studied the letters Mary, Queen of Scots wrote in captivity, and describes them as "her weapons, her armour, her battle strategy". Speaking to Lauren Good, she reveals what we can learn from these coded missiv…

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The Blitz: everything you wanted to know 47:17

13d ago47:17

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How did British civilians respond when they found themselves under aerial bombardment during the Second World War? Was normal life put on hold during air raids? And was 'Blitz Spirit' a real thing? Speaking to Ellie Cawthorne for our latest 'everything you wanted to know' episode, historian Dan Todman answers your questions on the Blitz. Caroline S…

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The gunpowder plot: everything you wanted to know 39:52

14d ago39:52

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What drove a group of plotters to attempt to blow up the king on 5 November 1605? To what extent did the conspiracy sour relations between Protestants and Catholics? And why do we continue to be so fascinated by this extraordinary episode today? Speaking with Spencer Mizen in this episode from 2022, John Cooper answers listener questions about the …

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Telling the story of modern Jerusalem 45:35

15d ago45:35

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First published in 2011, Simon Sebag Montefiore's book Jerusalem: The Biography charts life in the city across the course of centuries. Now he's returned with an updated version, which extends the story beyond 1967 right up to the present day. Simon speaks to Matt Elton about the importance and challenges of telling such a history, and explains how…

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The Tyrant, the usurper and the hero | Henry IV: usurper 53:57

16d ago53:57

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Henry Bolingbroke has gone down in history as the usurper that stole the English crown from the tyrant Richard II – and was later plagued by rebellion and ill health. But what else do we know about the man who later became Henry IV? In the second episode of our three-part HistoryExtra podcast series 'Tyrant, Usurper, Hero', Dan Jones speaks to Hele…

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Satan & the sabbath: witchhunting in the Basque Country 34:15

17d ago34:15

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Satanic sabbaths, magic potions and demonic toads – in the early 17th century, the Basque Country was convulsed by strange accusations of supernatural activities. A new book by Jan Machielsen explores why fears of witchcraft gained such traction in this isolated region on the French-Spanish border. He tells Ellie Cawthorne more about how overexcite…

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Florence Nightingale: life of the week 41:24

18d ago41:24

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From her groundbreaking work in nursing and public health reform to her battles against societal expectations and love of animals, Melissa Pritchard explores the life and legacy of English nurse and statistician Florence Nightingale. (Ad) Melissa Pritchard is the author of Flight of the Wild Swan (Bellevue, 2024). Buy it now from Amazon: https://ww…

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Introducing History's Greatest Conspiracy Theories 1:00

18d ago1:00

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Was the moon landing faked? Did Shakespeare actually pen the works he’s credited with? And were the pyramids really built by aliens? In History's Greatest Conspiracy Theories, the new podcast from HistoryExtra, Rob Attar takes a deep dive into the some of history’s most compelling conspiracy theories in the company of expert historians to uncover i…

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Cocaine: a Victorian sensation 37:37

19d ago37:37

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In a much-publicised race in the 1870s, the most celebrated athlete of his day, the long-distance pedestrian Edward P Weston, admitted that he had chewed coca leaves, sparking a frenzy of interest in the substance and its derivative, cocaine. For the next few decades, cocaine became a household ingredient in many products, and was perfectly legal. …

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Medieval science: everything you wanted to know 56:37

20d ago56:37

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Was the medieval Church really anti-science? Why did one monk hurl himself from an the roof of his abbey tower in the name of experimentation? And what were the high-tech gadgets of the Middle Ages? Speaking to Emily Briffett, Seb Falk answers your questions on the often misunderstood realm of medieval science, highlighting the significant contribu…

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Halloween traditions: everything you wanted to know 32:06

21d ago32:06

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How did a Catholic religious celebration transform into a spooky, supernatural festivity? Why were turnips and swedes replaced by pumpkins? And what happened on ‘mischief night’? Speaking with Ellie Cawthorne for this episode originally aired in 2022, Professor Owen Davies uncovers the historical origins of popular traditions surrounding 31 October…

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Medieval women: friendship, wanderlust and the medieval hustle 46:00

22d ago46:00

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Marie de France, Julian of Norwich, Christine de Pizan and Margery Kempe: what can these four extraordinary female writers reveal about the everyday lives of ordinary women in the Middle Ages? Well, rather a lot, according to historian Hetta Howes. Looking closely at these authors' works, she captures glimpses into medieval lives that have otherwis…

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The Tyrant, the usurper and the hero | Richard II: tyrant 51:56

23d ago51:56

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Richard II lacked all the qualities a medieval monarch needed, bar one: birthright. Born believing he was God's representative on Earth, the narcissistic tyrant seems to have done everything wrong. But did Richard just not understand what it meant to be king? In the first episode of this three-part HistoryExtra podcast series 'Tyrant, Usurper, Hero…

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Chris Packham & Peter Frankopan: can history help tackle the climate crisis? 46:17

24d ago46:17

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Climate change is an issue that animates politicians, scientists and activists around the world – but could looking to history help shape our approach to the climate crisis today? And what role do historians have to play in facing the issue? In this conversation with Matt Elton, best-selling author and historian Peter Frankopan and broadcaster and …

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History Behind the Headlines: political memoirs, fuel and access to nature 46:11

25d ago46:11

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In the latest episode of our monthly series charting the past behind the present, Hannah Skoda and Rana Mitter explore the history of political memoirs, Britain's changing energy supplies across the centuries, and conflicts over access to the countryside. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine. Learn more about…

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Nelson: a life of heroism and scandal 43:29

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Medieval make do and mend 28:42

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Thomas Cromwell: the triumph and tragedy of Henry VIII's right-hand man 39:55

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Joseph McCarthy: life of the week 40:39

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Gladiator tales 39:58

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The Brontës: everything you wanted to know 50:27

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Lord Lucan: the vanishing earl 36:35

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The Tyrant, the usurper and the hero | Henry V: hero 50:33

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How Stalin won WW2 40:07

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The Venerable Bede: life of the week 38:15

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Decoding Mary, Queen of Scots 38:03

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The Blitz: everything you wanted to know 47:17

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The gunpowder plot: everything you wanted to know 39:52

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Telling the story of modern Jerusalem 45:35

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The Tyrant, the usurper and the hero | Henry IV: usurper 53:57

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Satan & the sabbath: witchhunting in the Basque Country 34:15

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Florence Nightingale: life of the week 41:24

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Introducing History's Greatest Conspiracy Theories 1:00

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Cocaine: a Victorian sensation 37:37

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Medieval science: everything you wanted to know 56:37

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Halloween traditions: everything you wanted to know 32:06

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Medieval women: friendship, wanderlust and the medieval hustle 46:00

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The Tyrant, the usurper and the hero | Richard II: tyrant 51:56

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Chris Packham & Peter Frankopan: can history help tackle the climate crisis? 46:17

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History Behind the Headlines: political memoirs, fuel and access to nature 46:11

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