Thomas Cromwell: the triumph and tragedy of Henry VIII's right-hand man

David Edgerton explains why Britain was no underdog in the Second World War, Lucy looks at how hairstyles reflected political and social change and Chris Evans discusses British involvement in Latin A...

1 Apr 201147min

Harry Bennett discusses the role of the Merchant Navy in the Battle of the Atlantic, Niall Ferguson considers how much longer western supremacy can last, and Edward Higgs explores the challenges of th...

1 Mar 201149min

Mark Ormrod discusses the Black Death, Mark Nicholls explores the life of Sir Walter Ralegh and Simon Sebag Montefiore explains the challenges involved in writing a history of Jerusalem. Hosted on Aca...

1 Feb 201145min

Ryan Lavelle discusses Viking warfare, Robb Robinson recalls the lives of Edwardian fishing fleets and David Musgrove visits Avebury with archaeologist Nicola Snashall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

1 Jan 201147min

The BBC History Magazine team dish up a festive history quiz, with questions set by QI’s Justin Pollard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. ...

25 Des 201021min

Mark Stoyle explains the 16th-century Prayer Book Rebellion, Clive Bloom discusses Edwardian Terrorism and a selection of eyewitnesses recall momentous events of the 20th century. Hosted on Acast. See...

1 Des 201039min

Karen Allen reveals the Yorkshire origins of trick or treat and Richard Carwardine explains the importance of Abraham Lincoln’s 1860 election victory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

1 Nov 201042min

Miles Russell discusses the key moments in the Roman occupation of Britain, RJB Bosworth talks about Mussolini’s love life, and Dr Hannah Newton analyses the anguish of bereaved parents in the 17th ce...

1 Okt 201050min