History Extra podcast

Felicity Hill explores what it meant to be excommunicated in Christian-dominated medieval Europe

John Cooper tackles listener questions on the infamous plot to blow up parliament on 5 November 1605

Christina Riggs looks beyond Tutankhamun’s treasures to explore how his legacy has been shaped colonialism and empire

In episode three in our new series on the Mary Rose, we pick up the story of the battle of the Solent, joining Henry VIII’s forces as they face off against an enormous French invasion fleet

Dr Lindsey Fitzharris, Professor Sasha Hadley, Professor Sanjoy Bhattacharya and Professor Alice Roberts discuss the often surprising connections between history and science

Comedian and history buff Al Murray introduces the military commanders behind the Allies’ extraordinary change of fortunes in the Second World War

In part two of our spooky Halloween special, Professor Owen Davies tackles listener questions on the evolving mythology of our most popular Halloween monsters

In part one of our Halloween special, Professor Owen Davies tackles listener questions on the haunted historical festivities surrounding 31 October

Christianity has been one of the dominant forces in European history, but according to historian Peter Heather, its rise was not inevitable

In episode two of our new series on the Mary Rose, we revisit Henry’s VIII’s warship in its Tudor heyday – from the first shots fired to the vessel’s downfall