Articles by History Extra podcast

Chris Gosden explores magical beliefs and practices from ancient times until the present day. Historyextra.com/podcast

Dr Elena Woodacre answers the most popular listener and internet search questions about medieval queens. Historyextra.com/podcast

Professor Louise Wilkinson talks about her research into the household accounts of Eleanor de Montfort, a key figure in the mid-13th century civil war. Historyextra.com/podcast

Simon John considers whether we need to include medieval figures such as Richard the Lionheart in discussions around historical statues. Historyextra.com/podcast

Alexander Larman and Dan Jones discuss Edward VIII’s relationship with Wallis Simpson and how it led to the British king’s abdication. Historyextra.com/podcast

Shushma Malik discusses Nero’s crimes and considers whether he is deserving of his monstrous reputation. Historyextra.com/podcast

Mark White responds to listener queries and popular search enquiries about the Cold War nuclear confrontation between the US and the USSR. Historyextra.com/podcast

Pauline Stafford shares the latest thinking on some of the most important historical sources from Early Medieval England. Historyextra.com/podcast

Alice Procter explains how modern museums often have problematic colonial histories and offers some ideas about how we should be rethinking these institutions. Historyextra.com/podcast

David Abulafia discusses his latest book, The Boundless Sea: A Human History of the Oceans, winner of the prestigious Wolfson History Prize. Our conversation focuses in particular on the medieval era. Historyextra.com/podcast