@HistoryExtra

Posts from HistoryExtra, Britain’s bestselling history magazine and award-winning podcast.

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Joined March 2009
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DJ Musgrove@DJMusgroveSep 24
Would anyone like to have an argument with me on social media? I'm only willing to do it in the spirit of a medieval Irish monk though, as per my recent 'Life Lessons from History' podcast with the brilliant Elizabeth Boyle.
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With a wonderful variety of events at the Autumn Festival, who can you expect to hear from? Paul Mason, Samira Ahmed, Andrew Graham-Dixon and Amy Jeffs make up just some of the 150 speakers we have heading to Gloucester for another year of fascinating history talks.
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@RadioTimesJul 30
Would you work for Mr Burns? Find all of Mike's top picks on the Radio Times app – start your 7-day free trial now. Mike Soutar is the host of History's Greatest Leaders, a new podcast series from @historyextra #RadioTimes #WhatsWorthWatching
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⭐Booking for #GlosHistFest26 Autumn Festival is now open!⭐ gloucesterhistoryfestival.co… We welcome 150 of the country’s greatest writers, actors and broadcasters: Tony Robinson, Jung Chang, Caroline Quentin, Dan Jones, David Olusoga & more! Sat 5 - Sun 20 Sept. @DrJaninaRamirez
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Alisonbrc@TravnatJul 17
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The 93 Penis Express. Godwinson's Eyeful. The Senlac Flyer.
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Levi Roach@ProfLRoachJul 17
Replying to @DJMusgrove
What about 'The Dangling Phallus'?
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Barking Embroidery obs.
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Delighted to have spoken on @HistoryExtra about A Hateful Decision
HistoryExtra@HistoryExtraJun 10
On the podcast | Edward Abel Smith considers whether the devastating Royal Navy attack on the French fleet in the summer of 1940 was really justified 🎧 Listen now ad-free on the HistoryExtra app, or wherever you get your podcasts
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Alice Loxton@history_aliceApr 22
Great to talk about my book, Eleanor, on the @HistoryExtra podcast! open.spotify.com/episode/767…

Retracing Eleanor of Castile's final journey

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mary beard@wmarybeardApr 22
I had fun talking to the History Extra podcast 👇👇👇👇👇
HistoryExtra@HistoryExtraApr 22
On the podcast | After working in the classics for over fifty years, Mary Beard reflects on her relationship with antiquity and her career. Has it all been worth it? 🎧 Listen now on the HistoryExtra app or wherever you get your podcasts
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Historian and broadcaster @DrJaninaRamirez, author of Legenda, joins @DJMusgrove @HistoryExtra for a lively and personal conversation. Join us today at Blackfriars Priory in the Scriptorium Buttery at 5.15pm.
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A Scriptorium Session not to be missed. Historian and broadcaster @DrJaninaRamirez , author of Legenda, joins @DJMusgrove of BBC History Extra for a lively and personal conversation. In partnership with @HistoryExtra Friday 17 April, 5.15pm No need to book, just drop in.
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Ryan Gingeras@nords41Mar 25
Check out me talking all things mafia here at @HistoryExtra podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…

The relentless rise of the mafia

Podcast Episode · HistoryExtra podcast · March 25 · 39m

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Tickets for our Spring Weekend are now on sale! gloucesterhistoryfestival.co… Festival president Janina Ramirez paints a picture of just some of the fantastic events that will take place across the weekend of Fri 17 - Sun 19 April at Blackfriars Priory #GlosHistFest26 @DrJaninaRamirez
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Danny Bird@dbirdhistoryFeb 25
It was a joy to talk to @DrJaninaRamirez about her wonderful new book, 'Legenda' for @HistoryExtra podcast! A fascinating exploration of the lure and danger of myth-making and its impact on history itself
HistoryExtra@HistoryExtraFeb 25
On the podcast | Janina Ramirez reveals the real women behind Europe's greatest legends
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DJ Musgrove@DJMusgroveFeb 1
Strong book and @historyextra magazine background placement. Should probably have had a shave but there you go
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‘The key moment of jeopardy has already happened!’ Author of The Story of the Bayeux Tapestry Dr David Musgrove explains the history of the Bayeux Tapestry, as the artefact is set to be moved to the UK amid campaigners warning of risky transportation.
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Chris Harding@drchrishardingJan 13
Fun to speak to BBC History Extra about Emperor Hirohito... out now.
HistoryExtra@HistoryExtraJan 13
On the podcast | Christopher Harding explores the life story of Hirohito, the emperor who reigned over Japan during World War Two and the decades of postwar transition that followed
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My latest for ⁦@HistoryExtra⁩: “The Real History Behind The Forsytes: How Much Of The Drama Is True?” | HistoryExtra #EconHist #LateVictorian #PeriodDrama #TheForsytes historyextra.com/period/vict…

The real history behind The Forsytes

The Forsytes, a new drama adaptation of John Galsworthy's novels, has landed on British screens, giving viewers a sumptuous look at late Victorian London – a world of dazzling excess and great...

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So delighted to have recorded this podcast with the fabulous Emily Briffett @historyextra - Really great to have been talking “all you could want to know about Roman houses”. 😃 podcasts.apple.com/sk/podcas…

Roman homes: everything you wanted to know

Podcast Episode · HistoryExtra podcast · 4 October 2025 · 47min

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We are delighted to be able to add @theAliceRoberts talk to the Livestream digital programme. This event on Sat 20 Sept at 2pm has been sold out for some time so if you didn't manage to get in-person tickets, you can still watch the event with a digital ticket for only £7.
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