When was the best time in English history to be alive?

When was the best time in English history to be alive?

Did you know that Elizabethan Londoners were good kissers? That medieval drinkers used beer to fight off the flames of a raging inferno? And that Jane Austen doesn't paint an entirely accurate picture of the early 19th century? These are just some of the facts served up in Ian Mortimer's new book, Mortimer's A to Zs of English History. Here, in conversation with Spencer Mizen, Ian takes us on an immersive tour of the nation in four periods: the 14th century, the Elizabethan age, the Restoration and the Regency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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History Extra podcast - November 2007

History Extra podcast - November 2007

Top Gear presenter James May explains his admiration for the Wright Brothers, Dr Anthony Cumming challenges traditional assumptions about the Battle of Britain, Author and journalist Leo McKinstry rev...

1 Nov 200731min

History Extra podcast - October 2007

History Extra podcast - October 2007

History programme-maker Laurence Rees recalls some of his most interesting encounters with Second World War veterans, David Musgrove takes a tour of the Mary Rose Museum and finds out about the ship's...

1 Okt 200740min

History Extra podcast - September 2007

History Extra podcast - September 2007

Professor Harry Gelber looks back over China's long history, Historical biographer Alison Weir and author and historian Tracy Borman tell the stories of two royal mistresses. Hosted on Acast. See acas...

1 Sep 200727min

History Extra podcast - August 2007

History Extra podcast - August 2007

Professor Jonathan Phillips talks about the Second Crusade, A live report from a recreated Viking voyage, TV presenter Nicholas Crane discusses historic travellers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

1 Aug 200737min

History Extra podcast - July 2007

History Extra podcast - July 2007

Professor Gary Sheffield describes the political talents of the Duke of Wellington. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....

1 Jul 200721min

History Extra podcast - June 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 pod...

1 Jun 200721min

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