Podcast History Extra terbaik (2025)

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Josephine Baker: life of the week 47:17

19h ago47:17

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Showbusiness, spying and civil rights - the extraordinary life of Josephine Baker had it all. From difficult beginnings, Baker transformed herself into the world's first black superstar, before turning her talents to espionage on behalf of the French Resistance. Hanna Diamond tells Ellie Cawthorne more about Baker's showbiz lifestyle, tireless camp…

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Women who ruled over Africa 41:58

2d ago41:58

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From rainmaking queens to dogged isolationists, the lives and reigns of Africa’s female rulers have long been shrouded in mystery, misunderstanding and misogyny. Over the centuries and throughout the continent, these individuals navigated the rigid traditions of their own cultures to wield power – even to the detriment of their subjects. Speaking t…

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The Taiping Rebellion: everything you wanted to know 58:04

3d ago58:04

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It's considered to be the bloodiest civil war in history, but there's a fair chance you've never heard of it. The Taiping Rebellion convulsed China from 1850 to 1864, leading to over 20 million deaths and severely weakening the Qing dynasty, but it remains little known outside of China today. Speaking to Rob Attar, Professor Stephen R Platt answers…

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How to choose a pope 40:57

5d ago40:57

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All eyes have been on the Vatican in recent days, as the conclave have decided who will be the next pope. But how does the process today compare to that of past centuries? What have been some of the most dramatic papal elections down the centuries? And was there ever really a female pope? Matt Elton caught up with expert in papal history Rebecca Ri…

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VE Day: a people's history 29:07

7d ago29:07

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Nazi Germany had finally been defeated. And, for 24 hours, Britons could let their hair down and celebrate. But not everyone was in the mood to party. As 2025 marks the 80th anniversary, John Willis tells the story of VE Day via the experiences of ordinary Britons who lived through it. Here, in conversation with Spencer Mizen, he discusses what the…

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Nikola Tesla: life of the week 40:44

8d ago40:44

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Nikola Tesla is remembered as an enigmatic, eccentric genius who harnessed the power of electricity. But if we strip away some of this myth, what can we really say about the inventor's life and legacy? For this Life of the Week episode, Iwan Morus joins Ellie Cawthorne to reveal how Tesla believed he could invent a death ray, whether he was really …

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What caused the Irish Famine? 44:57

9d ago44:57

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In the 1840s, famine hit Ireland with devastating consequences. But what were the circumstances that turned a potato blight into a catastrophe that shattered societal structures and caused around a million deaths? Padraic X Scanlan speaks to Ellie Cawthorne about the causes and impact of the famine, linking the disaster to the economic structures o…

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The unification of Italy: everything you wanted to know 46:11

10d ago46:11

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In 1861, the kingdom of Italy was proclaimed, unifying the various Italian states under one national banner. But what did it mean to be 'Italian' in the mid-19th century? How did the pope react to the concept of a united Italy? And why did so many British women fall in love with Garibaldi? In conversation with Spencer Mizen, historian David Laven a…

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Public vs private: history behind closed doors 43:05

12d ago43:05

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What's the difference between private and public life – and where should we draw the line between the two? Over the centuries, these boundaries have often been blurred, as Tiffany Jenkins explores in her book Strangers and Intimates. In this episode, she speaks to Lauren Good about everything from the rigid separation of public and personal spheres…

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The rise of James VI & I: when Britain went global 38:05

14d ago38:05

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Was Elizabeth I holding England back from establishing itself upon the global stage? Speaking to James Osborne, Professor Anna Whitelock explores how the accession of the new king James VI & I, and the arrival of the Jacobean era, tilted the Britain's gaze toward the future. (Ad) Anna Whitelock is the author of The Sun Rising: James I and the Dawn …

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Papal elections and tariff troubles: history behind the headlines 47:14

15d ago47:14

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In the latest episode of our monthly podcast series, regular panellists Hannah Skoda and Rana Mitter are joined by Frank Trentmann to discuss the historical parallels behind recent developments in the global trade war – plus the tumultuous history of papal elections, and the surprising connection between Katy Perry and Alexander the Great. Hear mor…

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How the English took Manhattan 46:05

16d ago46:05

46:05

How did the English take Manhattan from the Dutch in the 17th century without firing a single shot? Speaking to Elinor Evans, historian Russell Shorto explains a many-layered colonial history, including pragmatic deals, personal rivalries, and ideological divides, that led to the ultimately peaceful takeover of New Amsterdam in 1664. (Ad) Russell S…

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Troubadours: everything you wanted to know 41:02

17d ago41:02

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Composing songs of courtly love and war in the High Middle Ages, the troubadours were the poet-musicians of western and southern Europe – especially southern France. But were they really the lovesick wandering minstrels popular culture would have us believe? Or was there more to their artistry? Speaking to Emily Briffett, Linda Paterson answers you…

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The 93 penises of the Bayeux Tapestry 35:02

19d ago35:02

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Historians have counted lots of things in the Bayeux Tapestry – animals, ships, hands and plants. But nobody had counted the number of penises it contained until Oxford historian Professor George Garnett decided to take on the challenge. David Musgrove invites George to discuss his findings, and explain why this is, in fact, serious research that h…

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The great siege of Malta: Knights Hospitaller vs the Ottoman empire 37:56

21d ago37:56

37:56

In the summer of 1565, the might of the Ottoman empire faced off against a few hundred Knights Hospitaller and their allies on the island of Malta. The outcome might have seemed inevitable but the events of the subsequent siege were far from predictable, as the defenders waged a desperate battle for their home and their lives. Speaking to Rob Attar…

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Joanna Plantagenet: life of the week 53:45

22d ago53:45

53:45

Richard the Lionheart is well-known for his travels to distant lands, time on crusade, and wrangling with international politics… But, less well known is the fact that his sister, Joanna Plantagenet (otherwise known as Joan of England, Queen of Sicily) led a life of adventure and danger to rival that of her famous brother. A princess, queen, prison…

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Suleyman the Magnificent's bid for world domination 37:35

23d ago37:35

37:35

Henry VIII lorded it over England. Francis I dominated France. Charles V was the main man in central Europe. Yet arguably none was as powerful as Ottoman sultan Suleyman the Magnificent – a true heavyweight of the 16th century. Speaking to Spencer Mizen, author Christopher de Bellaigue discusses a man who had designs on becoming 'world emperor', on…

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The Etruscans: everything you wanted to know 54:48

24d ago54:48

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Lasting from the ninth century BC right up until Roman conquest in the first century BC, the Etruscans were a powerful ancient civilisation who inhabited Etruria in ancient Italy, and rubbed shoulders with the other iconic ancient cultures of their day. Often painted as a mysterious people whose culture has now largely vanished from view, researche…

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Lexington and Concord: 250 years on 43:08

26d ago43:08

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On 19 April 1775, American militia and British regulars clashed at Lexington and Concord in what would become the first battles of the Revolutionary War. But, as historian George Goodwin reveals, the significance of the fighting lay as much in how it was reported as in what actually happened. To mark the 250th anniversary of the 'the shot heard aro…

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The botanists of besieged Leningrad 38:16

28d ago38:16

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Cut off from the outside world and with food and other essentials dwindling, it's estimated that upwards of one million people died. Yet throughout this ordeal, a group of indomitable scientists risked their lives to protect the world's first seed bank. Danny Bird speaks to writer Simon Parkin about the Plant Institute's pioneering work and the ast…

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The Brothers Grimm: life of the week 37:16

29d ago37:16

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From Snow White to Sleeping Beauty, the Brothers Grimm are best known for collecting and curating fairy tales. But, as Ann Schmiesing reveals, recording these stories for posterity was only one of their ambitious projects. Speaking to Ellie Cawthorne, she charts the lives of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, exploring their extremely close relationship, lov…

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Could the US have won the Vietnam war? 57:38

30d ago57:38

57:38

When US forces entered Vietnam, the nation's leaders believed they could contain communism and secure victory. Instead, they found themselves trapped in a war that drained resources, divided the country, and ultimately ended in failure. Geoffrey Wawro explains to Elinor Evans how flawed strategies doomed the US campaign from the start, and why Nixo…

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The Teutonic Order: everything you wanted to know 54:54

1M ago54:54

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Emerging from crusading endeavours in the Holy Land, the Teutonic Order was one of great military orders established in the 12th century. Its influence spread far and wide, and its members negotiated with popes and emperors. Speaking to Emily Briffett, Aleks Pluskowski explores how a humble field hospital went on to establish itself as one of the m…

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The women's orchestra of Auschwitz 37:56

1M ago37:56

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Amid the horrors of Auschwitz, a group of female musicians were forced to play for their lives. Author Anne Sebba joins Lauren Good to discuss this women's orchestra, exploring how music was used as an instrument of control, how the players fought for their own survival, and what their fates were after liberation. (Ad) Anne Sebba is the author of T…

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JFK: the man behind the myths 44:15

1M ago44:15

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John F Kennedy remains one of America’s most iconic presidents – his life and untimely death wrapped in both mythology and conspiracy. But how much of his legacy is based in reality, and how can his reputation be understood more than 60 years after his presidency ended? Speaking to Elinor Evans, historian Mark White unpacks JFK’s leadership, his gl…

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Josephine Baker: life of the week 47:17

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Women who ruled over Africa 41:58

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The Taiping Rebellion: everything you wanted to know 58:04

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How to choose a pope 40:57

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VE Day: a people's history 29:07

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Nikola Tesla: life of the week 40:44

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What caused the Irish Famine? 44:57

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The unification of Italy: everything you wanted to know 46:11

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Public vs private: history behind closed doors 43:05

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The rise of James VI & I: when Britain went global 38:05

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Papal elections and tariff troubles: history behind the headlines 47:14

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How the English took Manhattan 46:05

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Troubadours: everything you wanted to know 41:02

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The 93 penises of the Bayeux Tapestry 35:02

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The great siege of Malta: Knights Hospitaller vs the Ottoman empire 37:56

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Joanna Plantagenet: life of the week 53:45

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Suleyman the Magnificent's bid for world domination 37:35

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The Etruscans: everything you wanted to know 54:48

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Lexington and Concord: 250 years on 43:08

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The botanists of besieged Leningrad 38:16

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The Brothers Grimm: life of the week 37:16

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Could the US have won the Vietnam war? 57:38

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The Teutonic Order: everything you wanted to know 54:54

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The women's orchestra of Auschwitz 37:56

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JFK: the man behind the myths 44:15

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