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Power and principles
GWILYM DODD applauds a biography of a cleric and statesman who combined political clout with spiritual integrity
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March 2026
History Extra
What is the biggest historical misconception?
Our team of historians, broadcasters and authors take aim at the most egregious fallacies about the past
10 min |
March 2026
History Extra
Split decisions
The history of motherhood, from childbirth to breastfeeding and working mothers, has enjoyed overdue scholarly attention in recent years.
1 min |
March 2026
History Extra
Statutes of liberty
In the 10th century, a Welsh king presided over legislation that recognised women's rights, offered consumer protection and removed physical punishments. Malcolm Smith tells the story of some of the most progressive laws ever to be enacted
8 min |
March 2026
History Extra
Victorian tragedy
My February issue of HistoryExtra magazine arrived today and I was fascinated to see the cover image informing readers of \"Lucy Worsley's hunt for a London serial killer\".
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March 2026
History Extra
Jews and Christians in York worked together for the common good
ON A COLD, GREY JANUARY DAY IN YORK, I climbed the steps to Clifford's Tower (pictured below), continuing all the way to the top to enjoy panoramic views across the city.
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March 2026
History Extra
The Archers shows that the village still stands for the idea of community
THIS YEAR WE CELEBRATE 75 YEARS OF The Archers.
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March 2026
History Extra
WHY CHURCHILL POKED THE RUSSIAN BEAR
It's 80 years since the war victor delivered his 'Iron Curtain' speech, sounding the alarm for a perilous new age. The speech, given as tensions with Stalin soared, is among the most famous in modern history. Yet, asks Richard Toye, has it been misunderstood?
10 min |
March 2026
History Extra
Sea changes
The title of this wideranging book is misleading: an overview of the medieval history of the Baltic lands, it starts before the crusades proper and follows the story through to the Reformation.
1 min |
March 2026
History Extra
MY HISTORY HERO
Olympic gold medallist Amy Williams chooses
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March 2026
History Extra
We still can't be sure if the Romans wore underwear
Though we have plenty of evidence about Roman fashion, it's hard to draw conclusions about what lay beneath
2 min |
March 2026
History Extra
Robert the Bruce is crowned king of Scots
The canny Scottish nobleman secures his destiny
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March 2026
History Extra
Anne Boleyn's image problem
Dark or brunette? Fair or swarthy? A paragon of beauty or a refined charmer? Our picture of Henry VIII's ill-fated second queen has become distorted over five centuries - but new research by Owen Emmerson and others comes closer to revealing her true appearance
10+ min |
March 2026
History Extra
Samarkand in five places
The extraordinary Silk Road city in Uzbekistan, once capital of Timur's great empire, boasts an array of astonishing monuments. BRADLEY MAYHEW picks places that showcase a dazzling history
3 min |
March 2026
History Extra
Early US presidential candidates didn't campaign
In an era when candidates were expected to remain silent and appear disinterested, James A Garfield was the first to speak directly to voters
3 min |
March 2026
History Extra
Mob rule
The 20th century was a golden age for organised crime groups. Ryan Gingeras reveals how gangs from the Sicilian Mafia to Mexico's cartels capitalised on political chaos, economic upheaval and mass migration to spread their tentacles around the world
10+ min |
March 2026
History Extra
The Tolpuddle Martyrs are sentenced
Six labourers are transported to Australia, having dared to form a union
1 min |
March 2026
History Extra
The Vikings had a sense of humour about their gods
An early story about the ultra-masculine Thor donning a bridal outfit reveals much about how the Norse peoples viewed deities
2 min |
March 2026
History Extra
Latin America's troubled ties with the US
Following the capture of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro by American forces, and suggestions that Washington might also target Cuba or Colombia, Danny Bird spoke to GREG GRANDIN about the history of US engagement with Latin America
10 min |
March 2026
History Extra
Puerto Rican nationalists open fire inside the US Capitol
US legislators are hit by bullets as chaos overwhelms Congress
2 min |
March 2026
History Extra
The conquered Aztec civilisation didn't really 'collapse
The Spanish invasion toppled the Aztec empire with startling speed, but unpicking the causes and aftermath reveals a complex story
3 min |
March 2026
History Extra
Odoacer is deposed as king of Italy
A bloody banquet signals the final collapse of the Western Roman empire
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March 2026
BBC History UK
On the skids
Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II's smash musical Oklahoma! opened on Broadway on 31 March 1943.
1 min |
Christmas 2025
BBC History UK
Small pleasures
Memory is imperfect, but what if you could get a professional model maker to recreate a moment from the past?
1 min |
Christmas 2025
BBC History UK
Bath in five places
In the Georgian era, Bath became arguably Britain's most fashionable destination. KIRSTEN ELLIOTT promenades five historic highlights
3 min |
Christmas 2025
BBC History UK
End times
Why do civilisations that dominated their epoch fail? In an era of autocracy, climate change, the rise of Al and a first-hand understanding of how deadly pandemics can be, it's a question that seems pertinent.
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Christmas 2025
BBC History UK
What are the origins of the Yule Lads?
To learn about the Jólasveinar (Yule Lads), we must start with their mother, the terrifying ogress Grýla. Her name appeared in Icelandic texts as early as the 13th century, although it wasn’t until later that those 13 mischievous lads became associated with her. Folk tales and poems tell how she descends from the mountains with an empty sack to stuff full of children. Grýla owns the monstrous Jólaköttur (Yule Cat), which roams the countryside on Christmas Eve, searching for children to gobble up if they're not wearing new clothes.
1 min |
Christmas 2025
BBC History UK
Santa Claus v Father Christmas
The true identity of the white-bearded, red-robed figure who fills children's stockings at Christmas has long been debated. Thomas Ruys Smith sizes up the merry contenders
8 min |
Christmas 2025
BBC History UK
Frontier friction
Set in Washington Territory in 1854, The Abandons is a Western that's unusual for having two matriarchs, women whose lives become entangled, at its centre.
1 min |
Christmas 2025
BBC History UK
The Last Days of Pompeii: The Immersive Experience
Delve into the culture of daily Roman life, witness the momentous eruption of Mount Vesuvius, and follow its fallout in Immerse LDN's new exhibition. In a blend of cutting-edge technology and vivid storytelling, this exhibition launches visitors into Pompeii's rich history with recreations of the ancient city's beautiful pre-eruption landscape, a 360-degree virtual reality Roman amphitheatre experience, and a digital metaverse recreating Pompeii's 'Villa of Mysteries'.
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