Articles by History Extra podcast

Marc Morris reveals the fascinating history of Britain’s castles, exploring why they were built, what they were used for, and the challenges of capturing them.

Lauren Mackay on the tumultuous lives of Anne Boleyn’s father and brother, Thomas and George.

Cathy Newman discusses trailblazing women who changed the course of modern British history.

Paul Morland explores how population change has shaped global events over the past 200 years.

Stephen Rippon explores the changing nature of England’s landscape from the Iron Age until the Anglo-Saxon period. Historyextra.com/podcasts.

BBC broadcaster and author Anita Anand discusses her new book, The Patient Assassin, which tells the story of one man’s quest for revenge following the 1919 Amritsar massacre in British India

David Reynolds discusses the relationship between Stalin, Churchill and Roosevelt, as revealed by their messages

Following Monday’s fire, we speak to historian Emma J Wells about the medieval cathedral’s remarkable history and what its future might hold

The renowned author and broadcaster discusses an enduring 12th-century love story

Christopher Somerville discusses his experiences of visiting some of Britain’s historic cathedrals