Articles by History Extra podcast

Suzannah Lipscomb explains the impact that Henry VIII, Elizabeth I et al had on English and British history.

Dan Jones argues the importance of the Plantagenet dynasty to British history.

Anne Applebaum discusses her new book on Communist Eastern Europe, while Steven Pinker argues that we’ve never lived in more peaceful times.

Clare Griffiths considers how the Second World War affected agriculture, while John Morrill introduces an invaluable new resource for historians.

David Reynolds discusses Britain’s World War Two strategy, while Bernard Cornwell considers the Battle of Poitiers, 1356.

Catherine Butler discusses history for children, while David Horspool examines rebellious texts of the past.

Orlando Figes describes some remarkable letters from the Soviet Union, while Charlotte Hodgman investigates the history of gas in Britain.

Rebecca Probert explores cohabitation in Victorian times, while Tony Moore seeks out historical parallels to the Libor scandal.

Simon Jarrett discusses disability through history, while David Priestland talks about how occupational groups have fought for power over the centuries.

Tim Benbow describes the Second World War battle for Madagascar, while Sarah Gristwood reflects on the role of women in the Wars of the Roses.