Articles by History Extra podcast

David Laws examines the life and dramatic death, in 1916, of Britain’s Secretary of State for War. Historyextra.com/podcast

Dominic Sandbrook explores the pivotal early years of Margaret Thatcher’s premiership in Britain: 1979-1982. Historyextra.com/podcast

Thomas Penn discusses the Wars of the Roses, the princes in the Tower and the start of the Tudor era as he reflects on the Yorkist dynasty. Historyextra.com/podcast

In this special edition, produced by our friends from the Science Focus podcast, Dr Robert Elliott Smith examines the dark history of algorithms and considers how they affect all of our lives today.

James Walvin describes how enslaved people fought for their freedom. Historyextra.com/podcast

Peter Hennessy discusses Britain in the early 1960s, exploring subjects such as the Cold War, decolonisation, the Profumo affair and the country’s failed attempt to join the EEC. Historyextra.com/podcast

Helen Fry talks about an ingenious British intelligence operation to bug German prisoners during the Second World War. Historyextra.com/podcast

Historian and author William Dalrymple discusses his new book, The Anarchy, which reveals how a single London corporation took over the Mughal empire and became a major imperial power. Historyextra.com/podcast

Ahead of a major new TV drama, Janet Hartley explores Catherine’s life and considers whether there is any truth behind the scandals associated with her. Historyextra.com/podcast

Historian and author Orlando Figes talks about his latest book, The Europeans, which explores the cultural transformations of the 19th century through the lives of a remarkable menage a trois. Historyextra.com/podcast