Articles by History Extra podcast

In the second of our new series tackling the big questions on major historical topics, historian and author Tracy Borman responds to listener queries and popular search enquiries about the 16th-century English royal dynasty. Historyextra.com/podcast

Johanna Katrin Fridriksdottir, author of Valkyrie: The Women of the Viking World, explores what everyday life was like for women in Norse society and explains the opportunities available to them and the challenges they faced. Historyextra.com/podcast

Saul David revisits one of the bloodiest clashes of the Pacific War and explains how it played a crucial part in the US decision to use atomic weapons against Japan. Historyextra.com/podcast

Julie Wheelwright explains the roles of female warriors from ancient times until the present day. Historyextra.com/podcast

Marc Morris tackles some of the big questions about William the Conqueror and his followers. Historyextra.com/podcast

Popular historian Greg Jenner chats about his new book Dead Famous, which explores the changing nature of fame over the centuries and describes how celebrities have fared in the public glare. Historyextra.com/podcast

Sophy Roberts explains how pianos can illuminate the history of Russia, from the tsarist era to Soviet rule. Historyextra.com/podcast

Jonathan Boff explains how ordinary people coped with the privations of World War II and considers what parallels can be drawn with the current Coronavirus crisis. Historyextra.com/podcast

James Shapiro considers why England’s foremost playwright has had such a profound impact on the United States. Historyextra.con/podcast

Helen Birkett explores the spread of news in the medieval era. Historyextra.com/podcast