Articles by History Extra podcast

Professor David Reynolds explores how several centuries of British history have fed into the recent Brexit debate. Historyextra.com/podcast

Does the Medieval era deserve its reputation for poor hygiene and bad odours? Dr Katherine Harvey examines the evidence. Historyextra.com/podcast

Historians Sam Willis and James Daybell, creators of the Histories of the Unexpected podcast and books, offer a distinctive take on festive traditions, which takes in violent Christmas cards and obscene snowmen. Historyextra.com/podcast

Join the BBC History Magazine team for the return of our annual Christmas history quiz with questions set by QI writer Justin Pollard. Historyextra.com/podcast

Charles Emmerson reflects on 1917-24, which witnessed the conclusion of the First World War, the collapse of empires, and new ideologies and conflicts emerging. Historyextra.com/podcast

Asa Bennett explores the lessons that 21st-century politicians could learn from their Roman forebears. Historyextra.com/podcast

Sara Cockerill and Dan Jones explore the life story of the remarkable medieval queen Eleanor of Aquitaine. Historyextra.com/podcast

Simon Parkin tells the incredible story of a real life game of battleships that transformed British fortunes in the battle of the Atlantic. Historyextra.com/podcast

Kavita Puri, presenter of Radio 4 series Three Pounds in My Pocket, discusses how Asian communities were adjusting to life in Britain during the 1980s. Historyextra.com/podcast

Lara Maiklem, author of Mudlarking, describes some of the fascinating historical objects she has discovered while scouring the banks of the Thames. Historyextra.com/podcast