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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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“My favourite history podcast. I love the range of topics, it allows me to learn about a lot of different parts of history. I really enjoy the ‘everything you need to know’ series.”
staywildmoonchild1990 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/28/24
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“I find it hard to listen when the interviewee has an American accent. Sorry.”
hubbardshills via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/27/24
Great podcast!
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“Always interesting!”
Pen4321 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/17/24
Recent Episodes
Published 06/09/24
Kublai Khan will go down in history as the man who cemented the Mongol empire's status as the one of the mightiest powers in the world – and changed the course of Chinese history in the process. In our latest Life of the Week episode, Nicholas Morton tells Spencer Mizen how this hugely capable...
Published 05/06/24
In March 1911, twelve Black men were brought to a forest in Maryland. Under supervision, they cleared land and laid foundations for what would become the Crownsville Hospital, a segregated mental asylum for black patients. These twelve men would also become the hospital's first patients. Speaking...
Published 05/05/24
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