History Extra podcast

Victoria Shepherd delves into the history of delusions, and what they can tell us about times of historical trauma

Media historian David Hendy explores what the corporation’s history can tell us about its future

Michael Wood considers the extraordinary achievements of St Hadrian of Canterbury, an early medieval scholar

Sean McGlynn answers listener questions on Robin Hood, from real medieval inspirations to literary inventions and film adaptations

Kristen Green delves into the story of Mary Lumpkin, an enslaved woman who became a founder of one of the first historically black colleges and universities in the US

Tutankhamun’s reign took place during one of ancient Egypt’s most fascinating and turbulent periods – the 18th Dynasty. In episode two of our new series on the boy king, we travel back more than 3,000 years to uncover what was happening in Egypt when Tutankhamun came to the throne. Ellie Cawthorne speaks to expert historians Guy de la Bédoyère and Professor Joyce Tyldesley to uncover stories of immense power and eye-watering wealth, instability, corruption and religious revolution.

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Dr Kristina Richardson discusses her research into little-studied travelling communities of the medieval Middle East, uncovering lost languages and early printing methods

Matthew Kelly explores the lives of four women who helped to protect the English countryside in the 19th and 20th centuries

Fern Riddell reveals the life of Victorian-era transgender man Charley Wilson and details how his story is still relevant to us today

From silent movies and golden age glamour to the blockbusters of the late 20th century, film historian Mark Glancy answers your questions on Hollywood history