History Extra podcast - May 2009 - Part 1

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 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

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

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

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

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