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Stephen Casey joins Isabel King to challenge the myth of unwavering British stoicism during WWII, revealing a populace marked by skepticism and cynicism.

Historian Ambrosio Chiani discusses the Catholic Church’s complex relationships with Mussolini and Hitler, explaining how the Vatican sought…

Danny Bird interviews historian Patience Shell about Frida Kahlo’s complex life, exploring how the Mexican Revolution, severe trauma, and her marriage to Diego Rivera shaped her art.

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Host David Musgrove interviews medieval historian Peter Jones to reframe the seven deadly sins as a practical tool for self-knowledge rather than mere religious prohibitions.

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Professor Eloise Moss discusses her book *The Secret Life of the Hotel*, revealing how lodges served as sites for political protest, feminist struggles, and social exclusion.

Professor Ruth Barton joins Rob Attar to explore the extraordinary life of Hedy Lamarr, from her scandalous early fame in the film *Ecstasy* to her Hollywood stardom.

Historian Hans van der Ven discusses his book *Blood Dawn*, arguing that WWII was a transformative catalyst for Asian independence rather than a mere sideshow to European conflicts.

Host Rob Attar and historian Dr.

Historian Benjamin Robert Seagull discusses his book *Markets of Pain* with Isabel King, tracing opium’s evolution from an ancient remedy to a pivotal commodity in global capitalism.

John Borkham interviews Imogen Willits about her book *Up All Night*, tracing the global history of nightlife from 17th-century Japan to the modern era.

Historian Asif Siddiqui discusses Yuri Gagarin’s life, from his wartime childhood to becoming the first human in space.

Tim Whitmarsh discusses his book *Rome's Age of Revolution*, arguing that Augustus’s infrastructure and cultural shifts created fertile ground for Christianity’s rise.

In this final episode of a four-part series, classicist Dr.

This episode explores the surge of witch hunts in 1640s Britain, driven by Civil War anxiety and religious fervor.

Host Emily Griffith interviews scholar Mallory E.

Historian Diane Murray discusses the life of Zheng Yi Sao, a formidable female pirate who commanded a massive confederation in the South China Sea during the early 19th century.

Host Emily Griffith interviews historian Thomas Smith about the Fifth Crusade’s 1217 campaign to conquer Egypt.

Historian Catherine Fletcher discusses her book *The Firearm Revolution*, exploring how portable guns transformed Renaissance Italy from military tools to symbols of status and anxiety.

Roderick Bailey discusses how Britain pioneered blood banking during WWII, transforming transfusion from direct arm-to-arm methods to stored supplies.

Historian Paul Cartledge discusses his new book on Pericles, offering a nuanced portrait of the Athenian statesman, exploring his political career, and his relationship with Aspasia.

Historian Ted Powell discusses Winston Churchill’s complex relationship with the British monarchy in this History Extra episode.

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In this History Extra episode, Mike Souter and historian Tracy Borman analyze Queen Elizabeth I’s leadership in the new series "History's Greatest Leaders.

Professor Gail Owen-Crocker discusses her book *The Design of the Bayeux Tapestry*, arguing it was a collaborative effort by English designers using templates and manuscript sources.