How is history relevant to us?

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How is history relevant to us?

FromHistory Extra podcast

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Dec 29, 2011

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Roman Krznaric explains how history can guide our lives today, while Bill Cash MP lauds the statesman John Bright. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Dec 29, 2011

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History Extra podcast - June 2007: Professor Ian Kershaw discusses the major decisions and turning points of the Second World War. by History Extra podcast
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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. by History Extra podcast
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History Extra podcast - January 2009 - Part 2: Professor Robert Crawford giving us a taste of the poetry of Robert Burns, Richard Serjeantson talks about the Elizabethan courtier and polymath Francis Bacon. by History Extra podcast
44 min listen
History Extra podcast - September 2008: Professor Mary Beard gives us an insight into the preserved Roman city of Pompeii, The controversial legacy of Oliver Cromwell is discussed by Professor John Morrill, Professor David Loades has a date with Elizabeth I and William Cecil. by History Extra podcast
46 min listen
History Extra podcast - December 2007: Historical writer Julian Humphrys provides his tips for capturing a castle, Military historian and broadcaster Max Hastings discusses the Pacific War, Sue Wingrove rounds-up the history books of the year. by History Extra podcast
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History Extra podcast - January 2009 - Part 1: Sarah Wise discusses life in London's notorious Old Nichol slum in the 19th century, Art historian Beth Williamson describes part of the medieval painting of the Last Judgement at Dauntsey Church in Wiltshire. by History Extra podcast
40 min listen
History Extra podcast - January 2008: Ben Barkow talks about the study of the holocaust, Professor Ronald Hutton meets the founder of an obscure religion, David Musgrove takes a guided walk around the new Atlantic Worlds gallery at the National Maritime Museum. by History Extra podcast
48 min listen
History Extra podcast - October 2008 - Part 2: Kate Williams talks about the young Victoria's spirited struggle to become queen, Richard J Evans asks "how far did the German people support the Third Reich?". by History Extra podcast
37 min listen
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. by History Extra podcast
39 min listen
History Extra podcast - July 2007: Professor Gary Sheffield describes the political talents of the Duke of Wellington. by History Extra podcast
24 min listen
History Extra podcast - February 2008: Historical writer Derek Wilson explains his choices for the most awful years in British history, Dr Michael Goodman delves into the mysterious death of frogman Buster Crabb, Professor Mary Beard visits Ancient Rome in our Time Machine. by History Extra podcast
65 min listen
History Extra podcast - November 2008 - Part 2: Film-maker Laurence Rees discusses the secret top-level dealings of WW2, Munro Price visits the French Revolution in the Time Machine, The making of the new documentary series 'The History of Scotland'. by History Extra podcast
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History Extra podcast - December 2009 - Part 2: Robert Ferguson considers what drove the Vikings to launch their seaborne attacks, while Peter Martin reviews the life and personality of Dr Johnson. by History Extra podcast
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History Extra podcast - May 2008: Alex Werner of the Museum in Docklands discusses a new exhibition on Jack the Ripper, TV presenter Ruth Goodman chats about her experiences living on a Victorian farm, Professor Paul Cartledge meets Athenian thinkers via our Time Machine. by History Extra podcast
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History Extra podcast - July 2008: Code-breaker Jerry Roberts recalls his work at Bletchley Park in the Second World War, David Musgrove interviews a panel of historians about the latest research on the Bayeux Tapestry, Professor Tim Blanning takes our Time Machine to 1876 for a night a... by History Extra podcast
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History Extra podcast - September 2009 - Part 1: This month's podcast is a Second World War special. We speak to Dr Dan Todman about the situation on the home front in 1939 and you can hear exclusive extracts from two new BBC Second World War Audiobooks. by History Extra podcast
54 min listen
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 final moments. by History Extra podcast
42 min listen
History Extra podcast - October 2008 - Part 1: Patricia Davies recalls the brilliant deception plan Operation Mincemeat, Dr Ian Mortimer reveals what life was like for the inhabitants of medieval towns, Hannah Greig explains her role as historical advisor to the new film 'The Duchess'. by History Extra podcast
52 min listen
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 reveals how the Spitfire nearly missed its finest hour. by History Extra podcast
33 min listen
History Extra podcast - February 2009 - Part 2: Sir David Attenborough gives his thoughts on Charles Darwin and the impact of his work, Adrian Desmond explains why he believes a passionate hatred of slavery was one of the driving forces behind Darwin's career. by History Extra podcast
36 min listen
History Extra podcast - April 2011: 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 American slavery. by History Extra podcast
50 min listen
History Extra podcast - April 2008: Professor Lisa Jardine looks at the relationship between England and the Netherlands in 1688, Historian and broadcaster Michael Wood offers his thoughts on Alfred the Great, Professor Richard Holmes takes our Time Machine back to the Battle of Blenheim. by History Extra podcast
43 min listen
History Extra podcast - March 2008: Historian and broadcaster Marc Morris on how Edward I made England and Scotland into enemies, Dr Dominic Sandbrook discusses the impact of Enoch Powell's infamous 1968 speech, Professor Liam Kennedy meets the participants of the Easter Rising. by History Extra podcast
50 min listen
History Extra podcast - December 2008 - Part 2: BBC History Magazine's Christmas Quiz with QI quizmaster Justin Pollard. by History Extra podcast
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History Extra podcast - June 2008: David Musgrove takes a look around the new visitors' centre at Culloden, Historical biographer Alison Weir describes her discovery of an unknown portrait of Elizabeth I, Professor Robert Service seeks answers from Leon Trotsky using our Time Machine. by History Extra podcast
49 min listen
History Extra podcast - May 2009 - Part 2: Roger Moorhouse is on the trail of a serial killer in Nazi Berlin, Deborah Youngs discusses the fascinating diary of an ordinary gentleman in Tudor England. by History Extra podcast
34 min listen
History Extra podcast - May 2009 - Part 1: The Great Turning Points in British History, Tristram Hunt discusses the life and legacy of Friedrich Engels, Angus Wainwright gives his thoughts on the Anglo Saxons and Sutton Hoo. by History Extra podcast
38 min listen
History Extra podcast - November 2008 - Part 1: Michael Palin looks back at the final hours of the conflict, Professor Gary Sheffield explains how the Allies were able to triumph in 1918, David Reynolds discusses the terms of the Armistice. by History Extra podcast
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History Extra podcast - Christmas Quiz: Popular historian Justin Pollard and David Musgrove take charge of our history pub quiz. by History Extra podcast
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History Extra podcast - November 2009 - Part 2: Sue Elliott explains how the children of the Britons who tended First World War graves at Ypres went on to fight the Nazis. Also in this issue Jeremy Black reveals why the battle of Quiberon 250 years ago saved Britain from invasion. by History Extra podcast
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