History Extra podcast

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.

John Romer considers ancient Egypt, while Sean McGlynn delves into the story of England’s medieval battle of Trafalgar.

Edward Spiers explores Scotland's military history, while Malcolm Chase tells us why 1820 was a year of great importance.

Antony Beevor talks to us about his new history of the Second World War and Sarah Ansari discusses the subcontinent since partition.

Dominic Lieven reviews Napoleon’s invasion of Russia in 1812, while Llewelyn Morgan considers the story of the Bamiyan Buddhas.

John Guy tackles the story of Thomas Becket, and a Second World War veteran recalls his experiences.

Emily Lethbridge considers Viking sagas, while Robert Blyth reviews royal pageants of the past.

Paulina Kewes considers Shakespeare's treatment of Richard III, and Michael Wood tells us why he's championing ordinary Britons.