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Summary
 The HistoryExtra podcast brings you gripping stories from the past and fascinating historical conversations with the world's leading historical experts. HistoryExtra is a free history podcast, with episodes released six times a week. Subscribe now for the real stories behind your favourite films, TV shows and period dramas, as well as compelling insights into lesser-known aspects of the past. We delve into global history stories spanning the ancient world right up to the modern day. You’ll hear deep dives into the lives of famous historical figures like Cleopatra, Anne Boleyn and Winston Churchill, and explorations of intriguing events from the past, such as the Salem witch trials, the battle of Waterloo and D-Day. Expect fresh takes on history, helping you get to grips with the latest research, as we explore everything from ancient Roman archaeology and Viking mythology to Renaissance royals and Tudor kings and queens. Our episodes touch on a wide range of historical eras – from the Normans and Saxons to the Stuarts, Victorians and the Regency period. We cover the most popular historical subjects, from the medieval world to the Second World War, but you’ll also hear conversations on lesser-known parts of our past, including black history and women’s history. Looking at the history behind today’s headlines, we consider the forces that have shaped today’s world, from the imposing empires that dominated continents, to the revolutions that brought them crashing down. We also examine the impact of conflict across the centuries, from the crusades of the Middle Ages and the battles of the ancient Egyptians to World War One, World War Two and the Cold War. Plus, we uncover the real history behind myths, legends and conspiracy theories, from the medieval murder mystery of the Princes in the Tower, to the assassination of JFK. Featuring interviews with notable historians including Mary Beard, Tracy Borman, James Holland and Dan Jones, we cover a range of social, political and military history, with the aim to start conversations about some of the most fascinating areas of the past. Unlock full access to HistoryExtra.com for 6 months for just 99p https://www.historyextra.com/join/Immediate Daily
Episodes
  • The Cromwells: the dynasty that made modern Britain

    The Cromwells: the dynasty that made modern Britain
    13 Nov 2026
    We can't stop talking about the Tudors. The Stuarts bestride the 17th century. Yet if you're looking for a family that truly changed the course of British history then, argues Miranda Malins, you need look no further than the Cromwells. In this episode, Miranda tells Spencer Mizen about the awesome impact of the two titans of the Cromwell family – Thomas and Oliver – on British history, the striking similarities between these two men, and how she thinks they'd have got on if they'd have met. ----- GO BEYOND THE PODCAST To listen to a HistoryExtra podcast with Professor Ronald Hutton on what it was like to live during Oliver Cromwell’s protectorate, click here: https://bit.ly/4xxq20c ----- GET MORE WITH MEMBERSHIP Become a HistoryExtra podcast member and unlock access to The Full Story podcast, plus enjoy ad-free listening, early access to other podcast episodes, and a member-exclusive newsletter. Find out more and sign up here: ⁠https://historyextra.supportingcast.fm⁠ ----- EXPLORE MORE For more fascinating stories from the past, head to HistoryExtra, the home of ‘History’s Greatest’ podcasts. Find out more at ⁠⁠⁠historyextra.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠. ----- GET IN TOUCH We'd love to know what you think about the podcast, so leave us a review and let us know the topics you think we should be covering. Or, follow us on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠X⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠ or ⁠YouTube⁠ to keep in touch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 min
  • Preview: Toast – a surprising slice of history

    Preview: Toast – a surprising slice of history
    12 Nov 2026
    Today on the HistoryExtra podcast, we’re bringing you a taster of the new season of History’s Greatest Dishes – the series in which food historian Annie Gray talks to Emily Briffett about some of the past’s most remarkable delicacies. In this episode, they discuss the history of a humble British favourite, from its curious role as a sickroom remedy to a whistle-stop tour of the best toppings. To listen on, search for History’s Greatest Dishes or find the full episodes and follow the feed here: https://play.megaphone.fm/xw2gxlmhqtuybug6yxwzwa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    12 min
  • King Arthur: a tale of demon sex and dog-headed monsters

    King Arthur: a tale of demon sex and dog-headed monsters
    11 Nov 2026
    You may think of King Arthur as a chivalrous ruler, surrounded by noble knights, living in splendour in Camelot and setting out on amazing quests. However, that story originates from a late medieval account. Much more interesting is an earlier telling of the story, which is both weirder and more brutal, featuring dog-headed monsters and demon sex. Amy Jeffs, author of Arthur: A New Life, talks through this stranger side of Arthur with Dave Musgrove. ----- GO BEYOND THE PODCAST Check out our deep dive on the Arthurian legends with Professors Ronald Hutton and Ad Putter here: https://bit.ly/4rfzFzl ----- GET MORE WITH MEMBERSHIP Become a HistoryExtra podcast member and unlock access to The Full Story podcast, plus enjoy ad-free listening, early access to other podcast episodes, and a member-exclusive newsletter. Find out more and sign up here: ⁠https://historyextra.supportingcast.fm⁠ ----- EXPLORE MORE For more fascinating stories from the past, head to HistoryExtra, the home of ‘History’s Greatest’ podcasts. Find out more at ⁠⁠⁠historyextra.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠. ----- GET IN TOUCH We'd love to know what you think about the podcast, so leave us a review and let us know the topics you think we should be covering. Or, follow us on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠X⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠ or ⁠YouTube⁠ to keep in touch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    37 min
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