As the fifth series of the BBC historical drama is about to air, we talk to historian Andrew Davies about the real Birmingham gangsters who inspired the programme, and discover how late-Victorian society contributed to a rise in gang violence. Historyextra.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 9
Churchill's toughest decision
In the summer of 1940, the Royal Navy attacked a French fleet moored off the coast of north Africa, killing almost 1,300 sailors. Winston Churchill described his decision to greenlight the operation as the toughest he ever had to take. But was it the right decision? Edward Abel S ... Show More
35m 46s
Jun 8
Henry Paget: life of the week
Henry Paget, 5th Marquess of Anglesey, lived a life of extravagance, luxury and theatre – and for this, he was the subject of much intrigue in the late 19th century. In this episode, Michael Hall speaks to Charlotte Vosper about the man dubbed the 'Dancing Marquess' – and whose s ... Show More
43m 34s
Dec 2021
History's greatest clubs (preview)
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
12m 59s
Oct 2020
Vikings - Épisode 5 : Le début d'une nouvelle ère
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 ?
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15m 55s
Oct 2015
1A – The Discovery of Gilgamesh
What happens when a Victorian-era archaeologist thinks he’s made the discovery of a lifetime? The answer may surprise you…
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16m 34s