History Extra podcast

In episode five of our series on the Mary Rose, we investigate what the human remains found on-board the Mary Rose can reveal about life in the Tudor period

Dr Mirjam Brusius discusses her research into the global stories of museum artefacts, and how they can be better communicated to visitors

From electric flying machines to honeymoons in space, Iwan Rhys Morus explores the Victorians’ extraordinary visions of the future – and the innovations intended to get them there

Bestselling historical author Alison Weir shares the dramatic stories of five 14th-century queen consorts – from Marguerite of France to Isabella of Valois

Professor Andrew Lambert answers listener questions about the conflict of 1853-1856 and the ways in which it shaped European history for decades

Professor Philip Murphy offers his views on why telling the recent history of Britain’s monarchy is so complicated – and the tensions between scholars and the crown

In episode four of our series on the Mary Rose, we crack open the Tudor treasure chest to uncover what artefacts dredged from the depths can tell us about life at sea in the 16th century

To mark HistoryExtra’s 1500th episode, Jerry Brotton takes us on a whistle-stop tour around the world in AD 1500

Fern Riddell and Nicola Tallis discuss issues of accuracy and ethics raised by recent historical dramas, including The Crown and The Lost King

From toilet humour to relatable trivia, public historian Greg Jenner offers some top tips on how to inspire children’s interest in history