History Extra podcast

Tony Warner discusses some of the real historical figures depicted in the new Netflix western The Harder They Fall.

Religion was a powerful force at play in the Salem settlement. It not only determined the villagers’ daily routine but their whole outlook on life, influencing how they saw their neighbours and giving shape to their fears

In 1692, Salem was a colonial outpost teetering on the edge of a precipice. In this episode we’ll explore what life was like in the New England settlement, and consider whether environmental pressures

In order to understand why the Salem witch trials happened, we need to get to grips with how exactly things unfolded over the course of 1692.

In 1692, 19 members of a small New England community were hanged for witchcraft.

From necromancy and the underworld to getting rid of troublesome spirits, Irving Finkel discusses ghost beliefs in ancient Mesopotamia.

Greg Jenner talks about his latest book, Ask A Historian, which tackles 50 burning questions that people have about the past.

Listen to our new podcast series delving into one of the most fascinating and mysterious events in American history. Find the first four episodes in your podcast feed from 31 October.

Cultural sociologist Rachel Hurdley peers into the curious history of windows.

Christina Ezrahi shares the story of Nina Anisimova, a premier Soviet ballerina arrested for supposed counter-revolutionary activity.