History Extra podcast

Helen Graham reflects on the Spanish Civil War and Sam Willis comments on a remarkable naval discovery.

Jerry Brotton introduces the father of geography, while David Musgrove investigates some historical recipe books.

Richard Carwardine explores religion in the USA and David Lees considers Vichy France’s role in the Holocaust.

Sam Willis explores the history of the Royal Navy in the concluding half of our Tower of London lecture.

Saul David describes the role of the British army in propelling the country to global-power status.

Matthew Roberts talks about the Luddite uprisings and Kevin Jefferys recalls a Cold War Olympic boycott.

Paul Oldfield details the medieval travelling experience, while June Purvis analyses anti-Suffragette postcards.

Evan Jones explores smuggling in the Tudor era, and Alistair Dougall tells us why sport became a battleground in the 17th century.

Peter Caddick Adams revisits the battle of Monte Cassino and George Goslings talks us through the history of healthcare.

Anna Whitelock and Kate Williams discuss Queens Elizabeth I and Elizabeth II in a special episode recorded at the Tower of London.