The real Peaky Blinders

Histories of British involvement in the Caribbean tend to focus mainly on the period of plantation slavery but, in her new book Empire Without End, Imaobong Umoren argues that we need to take a broader view. It's only by taking the story back to the 16th century and forward until ... Show More

Human beings tend to identify with being in a group, and, historically, few groupings have been more potent than the idea of the nation. But when did people first embrace the idea of the nation state? Is nationalism predominantly a right-wing creed? And does it thrive during peri ... Show More

In 1775, a respectable lady, a mild-mannered apothecary and his fast-living identical twin stood accused of pulling off a scam that had earnt them a fortune. But as their trial unfolded, the defendants turned on one another, and the plot thickened – who was the real orchestrator ... Show More

Who were the real Peaky Blinders? Did they really exist? Carl Chinn reveals the true story of the notorious gangs that roamed Birmingham's streets during the city's industrial heyday. If you'd like to learn more, we have hundreds of history documentaries, ad-free podcasts and aud ... Show More

A brand-new podcast from the Noiser network. Join domestic historian Ruth Goodman as she explores the remarkable, often epic, tales behind everyday objects.This taster episode is all about the bath.A murderous emperor builds the grandest bath complex ever seen in Ancient Rome. Th ... Show More

History is full of stories we think we know. They are old and dark, but time has robbed us of perspective and clarity. They've become obscured and misunderstood. Which is why this series exists: to dig deep and shed light on some of history’s darkest moments. To help us better un ... Show More

Lucy talks to fellow historian Greg Jenner about "larking about" on the TV show Horrible Histories, how to triumph at a Tudor history quiz (visit a museum on the subject first!), working with your idols (Stephen Fry) and the process and extraordinary detail that goes into making ... Show More

A chance to peek behind the curtain into the new weekly bonus episode for subscribers to the Rest Is History Club. As well as the extra episode, subscribers get a monthly live-streamed show (the first is on Wednesday 15th December, talking about the 1960's), access to an exclusiv ... Show More

Les attaques Vikings se poursuivent en Angleterre, mais Alfred de Wessex et ses troupes s'y opposent. Peut-être est-il temps pour les conquérants du Nord d'aller découvrir le reste du monde connu ? Une série originale Ubisoft. Si vous avez aimé ce podcast, abonnez-vous, évaluez e ... Show More

What happens when a Victorian-era archaeologist thinks he’s made the discovery of a lifetime? The answer may surprise you… ***This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and s ... Show More

Gordon Corera welcomes you to The History Podcast, the home of story-driven history series from BBC Radio 4.We’ll take you inside some of the most pivotal events in history, to reveal new perspectives on them. And we’ll explore the reverberations of these events, to understand wh ... Show More

Starting our journey with the surprisingly modern story of an ancient warrior-king whose restlessness drives him to seek immortality. ***This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the we ... Show More