Articles by History Extra podcast

Paul Kenyon charts the turbulent story of modern Romania, and its colourful, chaotic and often corrupt leaders.

Dr Rory Naismith answers listener questions on Britain in the early Middle Ages.

Will Pooley delves into the strange and surprising history of witchcraft beliefs in France, from the Revolution to the Second World War.

A panel of eyewitnesses recall their memories of the divided city and the dramatic events of November 1989.

Colin Jones tells the story of Maximilien Robespierre’s fall from power – a dramatic 24 hours that ended with the revolutionary titan facing the guillotine

Teachers Richard Kennett and Tom Allen discuss a new textbook on the transatlantic slave trade and its impact on the city of Bristol Bristol was heavily involved in the transatlantic slave trade, and reaped the rewards of plantation profits.

Following the horrors of the First World War, people around the world set out to create “perfect” societies – with mixed results. Anna Neima charts their efforts.

Eugene Rogan answers listener questions on one of history’s most powerful – and long-lasting – empires

Sue Pritchard, curator of a new exhibition of royal portraits at the National Maritime Museum, discusses how wigs were used to convey royal power

Lucy Bland discusses the childhood experiences of babies fathered by African-American GIs stationed in Britain during the Second World War.