Apr 15

How To Survive The Siberian Gulags

As a part of our continuing effort to commemorate the incredible global story of WW2, we present our ongoing ‘Family Stories’ series. This series tells YOUR relatives’ stories of derring do - both on the front line and home front. In this episode we hear your tales of operatic pe ... Show More

37m 22s

Apr 13

Belfast, Bunkers, and Vichy Show Trials

Why did the Germans expend so much to defend the Norwegian coast? What does the engine room of HMS Belfast have in common with abstract art? How did Vichy show trials collapse into farce? Join Al Murray and James Holland as they discuss the major events of every April 14th in WW2 ... Show More

42m 29s

Apr 8

Japan's Road To War: Countdown To Infamy (Part 4)

What did military planners in Japan think was the best way to attack The United States? How did the war in Europe influence policy in both America and Japan? When did both sides realise peaceful negotiations were over in favour of war? Join Al Murray and James Holland for Part 4 ... Show More

50m 16s

Jul 2017

Germany’s World War Two

In a talk that he delivered at our recent World War Two event in Bristol, Professor Nicholas Stargardt reflects on how the Second World War was experienced by ordinary Germans, both on the front line and back home Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn ... Show More

54m 13s

May 2011

History Extra podcast - May 2011

Miles Russell explores the mystery of the Roman Ninth Legion, Tara Hamling discusses Elizabethan drama and Paul Addison and Jeremy Crang reveal how British morale held up during the Second World War. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about yo ... Show More

54m 40s

Nov 2018

The end of the First World War

As we approach the centenary of the Armistice, Gary Sheffield explores the final moments of the conflict that devastated the world for four and a half years Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc ... Show More

47m 4s

Sep 2019

Max Hastings on the Dambusters

Sir Max Hastings discusses his new book on the iconic World War Two raid, describing the ingenuity and courage of the operation, as well as the terrible cost. Historyextra.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. V ... Show More

41m 7s

Jun 2007

History Extra podcast - June 2007

Professor Ian Kershaw discusses the major decisions and turning points of the Second World War. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

21m 18s

Nov 2021

How to tell the story of WW2 in museums

What makes a good Second World War exhibit? How can we best share the story of the Holocaust? Two new galleries dedicated to these seismic events at London’s Imperial War Museum grapple with these questions and others. Historian Keith Lowe spoke to curators Vicki Hawkins, Kate Cl ... Show More

30m 32s

Jan 2014

The aftermath of the Second World War

Keith Lowe examines the struggles that faced postwar Europe, in a lecture from our recent History Weekend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

48m 39s

Oct 2022

12. Max Hastings

As developments on the battlefield have slowed down in the past week, Saul and Patrick speak to the esteemed military historian, war reporter, and former newspaper editor Sir Max Hastings, who gives his perspective on the conflict and discusses worrying historical parallels. They ... Show More

49m 3s

Aug 2016

The Cold War and the history of philosophy

Dr Rory Cormac guides us around York Cold War Bunker, which was designed to monitor the fallout of a nuclear attack. Meanwhile, we speak to historian and broadcaster Bettany Hughes about some of the enduring ideas from Ancient Greece Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor ... Show More

1 h

Aug 2020

Crusaders: An Epic History of the Wars for the Holy Lands

In a talk he delivered at our 2019 BBC History Magazine History Weekend in Winchester, historian, author and broadcaster Dan Jones introduces a vivid cast of characters from the medieval conflicts for the Holy Land. Historyextra.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ... Show More

1h 2m

24. We Have Ways Live from Edinburgh