Articles by History Extra podcast

Fredrik Logevall discusses the first volume of his major new biography of John F Kennedy. Historyextra.com/podcast

A new study of Viking DNA provides many new insights about the lives of Vikings. Dr Cat Jarman explains what it tells us. Historyextra.com/podcast

Catherine Bailey tells the story of a family caught up in the aftermath of the failed plot to kill Hitler in 1944. Historyextra.com/podcast

Jon Wilson responds to listener queries and popular search enquiries about the trading company that went on to become an agent of British imperialism in India during the 18th and 19th centuries. Historyextra.com/podcast

In a talk from our 2019 History Weekend in Winchester, Thomas Williams discusses the many impacts the Norse raiders had on the city of London. Historyextra.com/podcast

Ben Macintyre tells the incredible story of a German-born woman who spied for the Soviet Union against both Britain and Nazi Germany. Historyextra.com/podcast

Sarah Kovner challenges longstanding beliefs about why Allied prisoners were mistreated in Japanese camps during the Second World War. Historyextra.com/podcast

Ryan Lavelle explores revolts against authority in the 11th century. Historyextra.com/podcast

Diane Atkinson responds to listener queries and popular search enquiries about the militant campaign for votes for women in the early 20th century. Historyextra.com/podcast

In a talk he delivered at our 2019 BBC History Magazine History Weekend in Winchester, the renowned archaeologist Barry Cunliffe shares his knowledge of the skilled horsemen who rampaged across the steppe in the first millennium BC