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History Extra podcast
The History Extra podcast brings you gripping stories from the past and fascinating historical conversations with the world's leading historical experts.
Produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine, History Extra 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...
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4.3 stars from 5,313 ratings
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“Way to many Ads no thank you”
edmundsT via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/21/24
“This podcast is as fascinating as it is relaxing. Perfect for a knitting session or a walk, and honestly, with the lighter more fun episodes at least, a great pod to fall asleep to (although I re-listen to whatever I missed!)”
Etre2150 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/12/24
Great History Podcast
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“I love the History Extra Podcast. All the guests are very interesting and professional. All the hosts are very gracious and entertaining.Keep up the good work.”
Athanasios v. via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/30/24
Recent Episodes
Published 07/28/24
What would you do if your home town was ravaged by plague? Would you lock your doors and hide? Run for the hills? Or accept that the end was nigh and party? Boccaccio's The Decameron - a medieval bestseller written during the Black Death - considers all these options. With the launch of a new...
Published 07/25/24
What was it like to do your business in a Roman communal toilet? In the first episode of our new mini-series, Toilets Through Time, David Musgrove begins his journey through the bathrooms of British history in the Roman era, with historian Dr Hannah Platts. They discuss dubious ancient ablutions,...
Published 07/24/24
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