History Extra podcast

Stephen Bourne discusses the experiences of Britain’s black community during the Second World War

Jan Bill gives us the lowdown on Viking ships, and offers updates on the Gjellestad Ship excavation, currently underway in Norway

Siân Evans explores women’s ocean voyages in the golden age of transatlantic travel.

Emily Brand responds to listener queries and popular search enquiries about the Regency eraHistorian and author Emily Brand responds to listener queries and popular search enquiries about Britain in the Regency era…

Eleana Woodacre delivers a lecture on the portrayal of historical queens in cinema and television, from Mary Queen of Scots toThe Spanish Princess

Jim Leary explains how people in prehistory and the Middle Ages moved around the worldCan we follow in the footsteps of our prehistoric and medieval forebears? Archaeologist Dr Jim Leary, who researches travel and mobility in the era, explains…

Stella Dadzie uncovers the experiences and resistance activities of enslaved women in the West Indies

Camilla Townsend charts the rise and fall of the ancient civilisation from the perspective of the Aztecs themselves

Richard M Eaton explores the nation’s rich cultural history across eight centuries.

Marisa Linton responds to listener queries and popular search enquiries about the dramatic events that engulfed France in the late 18th century. Historyextra.com/podcast