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The Tattooist of Auschwitz: is it ok to fictionalise the Holocaust? 27:49

5h ago27:49

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Is it ever appropriate to fictionalise the Holocaust? That's a question highlighted by the controversies surrounding The Tattooist of Auschwitz, a 2018 novel by Heather Morris, which sold millions across the globe but also received criticism from some in the historical community for the way it represents the reality of Auschwitz. As a new TV adapta…

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WW2's greatest battles | 4. El Alamein 36:15

22h ago36:15

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In October 1942, Axis and Allied forces went head-to-head in the North African desert. Fighting over access to the Suez Canal and crucial oil fields, tanks and infantrymen slogged it out across sand dunes and minefields, under the command of two of the most charismatic military leaders of the war. In the fourth episode of our series on WW2's Greate…

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Shardlake: bringing the Tudor murder mystery to the screen 27:19

2d ago27:19

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Based on the bestselling novels of CJ Sansom, Disney+'s new Tudor drama Shardlake is a 16th-century whodunnit that takes place during the tumult of the dissolution of the monasteries. The show's historical consultant, Peter Wagstaff, tells Kev Lochun about how Shardlake brings the story of a lawyer who solves crimes and mysteries for some of the mo…

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Kublai Khan: life of the week 36:59

3d ago36:59

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Kublai Khan will go down in history as the man who cemented the Mongol empire's status as the one of the mightiest powers in the world – and changed the course of Chinese history in the process. In our latest Life of the Week episode, Nicholas Morton tells Spencer Mizen how this hugely capable leader built on the achievements of his grandfather Gen…

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Inside a Jim Crow asylum 41:49

4d ago41:49

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In March 1911, twelve Black men were brought to a forest in Maryland. Under supervision, they cleared land and laid foundations for what would become the Crownsville Hospital, a segregated mental asylum for black patients. These twelve men would also become the hospital's first patients. Speaking to Elinor Evans, journalist and author Antonia Hylto…

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The Spartans: Everything You Wanted to Know 52:51

5d ago52:51

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How remarkable was the Spartans' yesstalwart resistance against the Persians at Thermopylae? Was their military training as tough as historians would have us believe? And just how austere were they? The people of the ancient Greek city-state have left an indelible mark on history, and for today's Everything You Wanted to Know episode, Spencer Mizen…

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Death by nostalgia: the curious history of a dangerous emotion 30:26

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At the end of the 17th century, a Swiss physician diagnosed a deadly new disease - nostalgia. Agnes Arnold-Forster explores the surprising cultural history of the emotion, from the longing "Ostalgie" felt for a lost East Germany to the Victorian love of all things medieval. Speaking to Ellie Cawthorne, she also outlines how nostalgia has been weapo…

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WW2's greatest battles | 3. Battle of the Atlantic 34:34

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As the Second World War raged on, Atlantic sea-routes became a crucial lifeline for Britain as merchant ships kept them supplied with critical equipment and food. But this made them an irresistible target for German attack. Speaking to Rachel Dinning for our WW2's Greatest Battles series, military historian James Holland explains why he believes th…

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Smash hits: 17th-century style 38:07

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The music of the past can tell us a great deal about the time in which it was created - from societal trends to political affiliations. As part of the '100 Ballads' project, Professor Christopher Marsh and Dr Angela McShane have identified 100 of the biggest musical hits from 17th-century England. They speak to Charlotte Hodgman about the popularit…

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Benjamin Franklin: life of the week 44:53

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One of the founding fathers of the United States of America, Benjamin Franklin is a towering figure in 18th-century history. Although he is widely remembered for his role in the American War of Independence, his influence stretches far beyond that. Elinor Evans spoke to historian and author George Goodwin about the life and legacy of the polymath, …

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OJ Simpson: the trial that gripped the world 26:43

11d ago26:43

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When former American football player and actor OJ Simpson was arrested in 1994 for the murder of his ex-wife Nicole Brown and her friend Ron Goldman, he was one of the most famous men in America. The ensuing court case gripped audiences around the world, but raised troubling questions about domestic violence and racism in the United States. Followi…

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Greg Jenner and Campbell Price delve into the curious and fascinating world of ancient Egyptian mummification 56:13

12d ago56:13

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What was the 'black goo' that coated ancient Egyptian mummies? Could ancient Egyptians take a sick day to bury their loved ones? And were ancient cat mummies really used to fertilise the fields of Victorian Britain? In this special episode, public historian and broadcaster Greg Jenner speaks to curator and Egyptologist Dr Campbell Price about the s…

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The Magus: enlightened magician or Renaissance charlatan? 39:54

14d ago39:54

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An unlikely mix of scientist, scholar, engineer and magician, the 'Magus' sat at the heart of the transformative Renaissance period. These mysterious figures ushered in the dawn of modern chemistry and physics, while also performing feats of magic, utilising secret codes, potions and a good deal of astrology. Speaking with Emily Briffett, Anthony G…

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WW2's greatest battles | 2. Stalingrad 35:48

15d ago35:48

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In 1942, the forces of Nazi Germany and its allies came head-to-head with those of the Soviet Union at a city on the Volga. The battle of Stalingrad was to become one of the war's grimmest, as infantry troops slogged it out in bombed-out cellars and freezing conditions. In the second episode of our series on WW2's Greatest Battles, military histori…

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Aztec myths 47:53

16d ago47:53

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Were the Aztecs really obsessed with death and sacrifice? Did they have a pantheon of deities similar to the ancient Greeks or Romans? And how did a magical gem change the fortune of the Aztec people? Speaking to Emily Briffett, Camilla Townsend delves into their myths, legends and folklore to reveal a society bursting with life and colour. (AD) Ca…

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David Lloyd George: life of the week 41:38

17d ago41:38

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David Lloyd George regularly features in lists of Britain’s greatest prime ministers. Born in Manchester and raised in rural Wales, the Liberal luminary helped lay the foundations of the modern welfare state and went on to lead the nation during the final two years of the First World War. But there is far more to Lloyd George’s life and career, as …

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Graffiti's golden age: radicalism & romance in the 18th century 44:27

18d ago44:27

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From etchings scratched into the earliest monuments, to the spray can designs that appear on structures today, the urge to leave our mark is universal. But in 18th-century Britain, the nature of graffiti changed; both exploding in popularity and becoming much more radical in nature. Speaking to Elinor Evans about her new book, Writing on the Wall, …

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Highwaymen: everything you wanted to know 27:43

19d ago27:43

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Were highwaymen really as dashing and gentlemanly as the stories would have us believe? How did these bandits pick the best locations to rob from the rich? And how much of the legend surrounding Dick Turpin is actually true? Speaking to Lauren Good, Bob Shoemaker answers listener questions on highwaymen – and reveals the truth behind their glamorou…

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An African perspective on the history of Africa 37:42

21d ago37:42

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Africa's story has long been presented in western narratives as one that only 'began' with the arrival of non-Africans – yet modern science has revealed that the African continent was, in fact, the cradle of humanity itself. Zeinab Badawi speaks to Danny Bird about her new book that puts Africans firmly in charge of the telling of their continent's…

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WW2's greatest battles | 1. Battle of Britain 45:09

22d ago45:09

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In the summer of 1940, the skies over Britain filled with the sounds as of engines and gunfire, as the battle of Britain saw the RAF and Luftwaffe go head-to-head in a fight for air dominance. For the British pilots, the objective could not have been more critical – protect their nation from the threat of Nazi invasion. But were the British pilots …

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WW2's greatest battles | Trailer 0:40

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Did Allied victory in the Second World War really hinge on the battle of the Atlantic? What made Stalingrad such a pivotal victory for the Soviet Union? And how did forces adapt to desert warfare at El Alamein? In our new five-part series, WW2's Greatest Battles, we're charting five of the pivotal moments that shaped the course of the conflict, wit…

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How Kissinger transformed the Cold War 39:13

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Henry Kissinger, who died in November 2023 at the age of 100, was one of the most significant, and controversial, figures of the 20th century. Matt Elton spoke to historian Rana Mitter about the American diplomat’s life and legacy. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit …

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Lord Byron: life of the week 37:32

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Famously branded "mad, bad and dangerous to know", Lord Byron captured the imagination – and attention – of early 19th-century Britain with his soul-bearing poetry, decadent lifestyle and torrid love affairs. In this Life of the Week episode, Corin Throsby speaks to Ellie Cawthorne about how the Romantic poet became the era's most scandalous celebr…

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Horrible Histories: 15 years of death, poo and talking rats 32:01

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Since it first hit TV screens back in 2009, Horrible Histories has brought Terry Deary and Martin Brown’s hugely successful series of books to an entire generation of children. As it marks its 15th anniversary, Matt Elton speaks to three members of the team behind the show that mixes comedy songs, gruesome deaths and a talking rat. The HistoryExtra…

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Medieval medicine: everything you wanted to know 52:30

26d ago52:30

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What would a medieval first aid kit have contained? What were the era's strangest cures? And is it true that it was better to steer clear of the doctor altogether in the Middle Ages? Speaking to Emily Briffett, Elma Brenner answers listener questions about medieval medical theory and practice – from how gruesome surgery really was, to whether leech…

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The Tattooist of Auschwitz: is it ok to fictionalise the Holocaust? 27:49

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WW2's greatest battles | 4. El Alamein 36:15

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Shardlake: bringing the Tudor murder mystery to the screen 27:19

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Kublai Khan: life of the week 36:59

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Inside a Jim Crow asylum 41:49

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The Spartans: Everything You Wanted to Know 52:51

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Death by nostalgia: the curious history of a dangerous emotion 30:26

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WW2's greatest battles | 3. Battle of the Atlantic 34:34

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Smash hits: 17th-century style 38:07

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Benjamin Franklin: life of the week 44:53

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OJ Simpson: the trial that gripped the world 26:43

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Greg Jenner and Campbell Price delve into the curious and fascinating world of ancient Egyptian mummification 56:13

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The Magus: enlightened magician or Renaissance charlatan? 39:54

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WW2's greatest battles | 2. Stalingrad 35:48

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Aztec myths 47:53

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David Lloyd George: life of the week 41:38

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Graffiti's golden age: radicalism & romance in the 18th century 44:27

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Highwaymen: everything you wanted to know 27:43

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An African perspective on the history of Africa 37:42

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WW2's greatest battles | 1. Battle of Britain 45:09

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WW2's greatest battles | Trailer 0:40

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How Kissinger transformed the Cold War 39:13

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Lord Byron: life of the week 37:32

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Horrible Histories: 15 years of death, poo and talking rats 32:01

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Medieval medicine: everything you wanted to know 52:30

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