Articles by History Extra podcast

Stephen Bates examines a failed attempt to murder the British cabinet in February 1820 and explores the background and aftermath of this violent plot. Historyextra.com/podcast

Eloise Moss explores a century of home intrusion in Britain, from cat burglars to Cold War espionage. Historyextra.com/podcast

Historian Frank McDonough discusses the first volume in his new two-part history of Nazi Germany, covering the period from the start of the Third Reich to the early months of World War Two. Historyextra.com/podcast

Michael Wood talks to us about a photograph that links his family to the Peterloo massacre of 1819. Historyextra.com/podcast

On the 75th anniversary of the Dresden raid, Sinclair McKay explores one of the most controversial Allied actions of the Second World War. Historyextra.com/podcast

Andrew Roberts reflects on some of the greatest and most nefarious war leaders of the past and considers what traits they shared. Historyextra.com/podcast

Philosopher Susan Neiman considers how Germany and the United States have sought to come to terms with histories of racism and violence, exploring the legacies of the Holocaust and slavery. Historyextra.com/podcast

Historian John Hardman discusses his new biography of the 18th-century French queen. Historyextra.com/podcast

Mary Beard and Janina Ramirez discuss some of the thorny issues surrounding the nude in western art over the centuries. Historyextra.com/podcast

Karen Harvey explores the unusual case of Mary Toft who caused a sensation in 1726 by apparently giving birth to rabbits. Historyextra.com/podcast