The First World War and Roman shopping
Chris Clark challenges the traditional view of the First World War's origins, while Claire Holleran takes us on a shopping trip in ancient Rome. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
27 Dec 201245min
History Extra Christmas quiz
Test your history knowledge with our festive trivia challenge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
25 Dec 201221min
Napoleon and Mussolini
Alan Forrest considers how Napoleon used art as propaganda, while Christopher Duggan argues that Mussolini was a popular ruler. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more ...
13 Dec 20121h 8min
The Victorian cadaver trade, and lessons from the past masters
Elizabeth T Hurren explores how the bodies of paupers helped advance medical science, while Robert Greene explains how you can become the next Napoleon or Leonardo da Vinci. Hosted on Acast. See acast...
6 Dec 201252min
Black soldiers in the World War Two, and medical history research
Stephen Bourne reflects on the black contribution to Britain's fight against the Axis, while Alun Withey introduces a new medical history project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...
29 Nov 201250min
Edward I and maps through history
Caroline Burt explores the reputation of Edward I and Simon Garfield explains his fascination with historical maps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your a...
22 Nov 201246min
Jujitsu suffragettes and the Battle of El Alamein
Jonathan Dimbleby considers a momentous Second World War clash, while Emelyne Godfrey reveals the story of suffragette martial artists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Lea...
15 Nov 201253min
The importance of the Tudors
Suzannah Lipscomb explains the impact that Henry VIII, Elizabeth I et al had on English and British history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choic...
8 Nov 201247min
