History Extra podcast

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The HistoryExtra podcast brings you gripping stories from the past and fascinating historical conversations with the world's leading historical experts. Read more

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Episodes

Sores, sweat and secretions: the pox in early modern London

Today (03/23/2026) 00:39:24Elizabeth’s enemies: plots, rivals and the Spanish Armada

Yesterday (03/22/2026) 00:31:57 Britain and the looted African gold

03/20/2026 00:39:38The devastating Jewish revolt against the Roman empire

03/18/2026 00:47:37Culture and conflict: a historical tour of Dublin

03/17/2026 01:06:07 Show all episodes

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You might or might not be familiar with BBC History Magazine. From the team behind the magazine comes the History Extra Podcast. History extra covers and brings all the incredible and unique historical facts and events to you. This podcast covers real-life historical events from the past and features interviews with some of the world's best historians. It has featured the likes of Richard J Aldrich, Rory Cormac, Natalie Livingstone, Michael Wood, Tracy Borman, Dan Jones, Tom Holland, Roger Luckhurst and Suzannah Lipscomb. Get to learn from the best on exciting topics such as queen Victoria's secret spy network, the role of Mao in Chinese history, the Beatles in the 60s and living in the middle ages.