Best The WW1 History Team Podcasts (2025)

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Beer history: everything you wanted to know 43:36

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Beer is one of the world’s most popular alcoholic beverages. From refreshing lagers to amber ales and creamy stouts, there’s a style for virtually every drinker to enjoy. But how did this winning combination of water, hops, malts and yeast become such a staple in the first place? Jon Bauckham talks to Phil Withington to answer listener questions on…

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Mein Kampf: Hitler's dark vision for the future 26:55

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Published 100 years ago in 1925, Adolf Hitler's Mein Kampf was one of the most consequential books of the 20th century. It laid out Hitler's political ideology and future aspirations, as well as making the Nazi leader a lot of money. In more recent times, Mein Kampf has continued to influence neo-Nazis and antisemites around the world, and there ha…

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King vs parliament: the moment that sparked civil war 43:19

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Over the winter of 1641-2, England stood on the precipice of civil war. Historian and author Jonathan Healey charts how the relationship between the king and parliament disintegrated during those months, leading England down the road to bloody conflict. Speaking to Ellie Cawthorne, he reveals why tensions arose between Charles I and the MPs, and co…

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Episode 51: Narvik 1940: Germany's Arctic Disaster? | Norway in WWII — Part 2 59:09

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In today's episode, we continue the story of the invasion of Norway in 1940. Join our community! The steps are simple: Visit: https://both-sides-of-the-wire.com/ Select your rank – (Captain comes with one month free) Fill in your details and use promo code: DEEPDARKWOODS Enjoy ad-free podcasts and exclusive content with us! Don’t forget, you can c…

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The Mitford sisters | 2 : life of the week 33:23

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Like many families, the Mitfords emerged from the Second World War bearing scars. Yet as the world entered a new, uncertain era, the sisters' knack for making headlines showed no sign of abating. Released from prison, Diana remained loyal to fascism. In America, Jessica became the target of McCarthyism, and later joined the burgeoning Civil Rights …

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Slavery on the medieval Silk Road 46:10

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Slavery was a grim but omnipresent reality across the Silk Road during the Middle Ages. Speaking to Emily Briffett, Claire Taylor unpacks the complex networks of enslavement that spanned from Ireland to China, revealing how – and why – human lives were traded alongside silks and spices. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC Hi…

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The history of women's football: everything you wanted to know 46:34

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Who was Nettie Honeyball? Why was the First World War a golden age for female factory teams? And why did the English Football Association move heaven and Earth to stamp them out? Speaking to Spencer Mizen as the women's Euros grips viewers, Jean Williams answers the big questions on the rollercoaster history of women's football - and female players…

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Live Aid: pop's Big Bang moment 34:26

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It may be hard to believe for those of you who can remember it, but this month marks the 40th anniversary of the iconic music extravaganza that was LiveAid. David Hepworth co-presented the BBC's coverage of the event, a role that gave him a ringside seat at Queen's celebrated performance and led to a sweary encounter with Bob Geldof. In conversatio…

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Episode 50: Why Hitler Invaded | Norway in WWII — Part 1 58:59

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In today’s episode, we’ll take on a topic that you, our supporters and listeners, requested us to discuss. And that is the story of Norway in WW2 - from invasion to occupation to liberation. Join our community! The steps are simple: Visit:⁠ ⁠⁠https://both-sides-of-the-wire.com/⁠ Select your rank – (Captain comes with one month free) Fill in your de…

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Exploring the medieval world with Marco Polo 44:59

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You may be familiar with the name of Marco Polo – the 13th-century Venetian merchant who travelled along the Silk Road, journeyed through Asia and spent time at the court of Mongol emperor Kublai Khan. Famously, he documented his experiences in a detailed account that has inspired many travellers since. Emily Briffett and Sharon Kinoshita follow in…

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The Mitford Sisters | 1 : life of the week 49:28

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For much of the 20th century, six sisters from Britain’s minor aristocracy had a knack for making headline after scandalous headline. They were Nancy, Pamela, Diana, Unity, Jessica and Deborah Mitford. Now, the sisters' incredible shared story has been adapted into a TV drama called ‘Outrageous’ – based on the best-selling biography by Mary S Lovel…

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Beyond the trenches: a new take on WW1 44:12

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When you think of the First World War, what springs to mind? Is it trench warfare? The myth that troops would be home by Christmas? Or perhaps the idea that the whole thing began because of the assassination of an Austro-Hungarian archduke? In this episode, we’re going beyond these narratives to consider alternative perspectives of the opening week…

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Roman warfare: everything you wanted to know 54:39

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Did the Roman legions actually wear red? How often was their famous 'tortoise' formation actually used? How did military leaders maintain control of an army spread across such a massive empire? And what exactly was it that made that army so formidable? Speaking to Emily Briffett, Dr Adrian Goldsworthy answers listener questions on the ancient super…

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Preview: Was Pearl Harbor an inside job? 11:11

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In the first episode of season 2 of History’s Greatest Conspiracy Theories, the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Steve Twomey joins Rob Attar to tackle the "back door to war" conspiracy theory, explaining why manyAmericans have been willing to believe in a president's treachery. Find the full episode and listen to the whole series by heading to Hi…

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The People's Princess: why Diana captivated the world 45:13

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From her introduction into the royal family to the tragic circumstances of her death, Diana, Princess of Wales was never far away from a newspaper front page or TV headline. She was a media sensation, a national talking point, and a cultural icon. Speaking to Matt Elton, Edward White, author of Dianaworld: An Obsession, argues that the mythologisat…

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Episode 49: Killing Hitler: The July Bomb Plot (Part 2) 1:14:50

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In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about the plan everyone wishes had worked: the July 20 plot to kill Hitler. Join our community! The steps are simple: Visit: https://both-sides-of-the-wire.com/ Select your rank – (Captain comes with one month free) Fill in your details and use promo code: DEEPDARKWOODS Enjoy ad-free podcasts and exclusive co…

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Secrets of medieval manuscripts 51:58

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On first glance, what might you notice about a medieval manuscript? Maybe the material it's made from, the elaborate script, or ornamental illustrations. But, look a little closer, and there's a lot more to discover. In fact, as historian and curator Michelle P Brown explains, these medieval artefacts offer a portal to the past. Emily Briffett spea…

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50 - The Great War and Modern Memory at 50 47:41

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What makes a 50-year-old book on WWI still essential reading? In this episode, Angus, Jessica, and Chris are joined by Ian Isherwood and Steven Trout, authors of But It Still Goes On: Paul Fussell’s The Great War and Modern Memory at 50. We revisit Fussell’s classic, exploring its legacy, impact, and the debates it continues to spark in the world o…

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Owain Glyndŵr: life of the week 56:40

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Famed for his dramatic and determined revolt against English rule in the early 15th century, as well as his bold vision for an independent Wales, Owain Glyndŵr has gone down in history as a symbol of Welsh resistance and a national hero. Speaking to Emily Briffett, historian Gideon Brough charts the medieval nobleman's emergence as a warrior and a …

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Magic beakers & Roman helmets: artefacts that shaped history 40:22

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Metal detectorists and members of the general public have contributed hugely to our understanding of Britain's past, through the artefacts they have found hidden in the ground. Speaking to David Musgrove, Michael Lewis and Ian Richardson revisit some of the everyday discoveries that have reshaped history – from a Bronze Age cup with magical propert…

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SOE: everything you wanted to know 51:56

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From parachuting into Nazi-occupied France to silent assassinations and exploding rats, many of the missions undertaken by the Special Operations Executive during the Second World War sound like the events of a high-octane spy thriller. Dr Kate Vigurs tells Elinor Evans more about the organisation dubbed 'Churchill's Secret Army', answering listene…

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Sisi & Eugénie: the empresses who redefined royalty 45:58

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In the latter half of the 19th century, Europe was dazzled by the beauty, charm and sensibility of two empresses: Eugénie, Empress of the French via her marriage to Napoleon III; and Elisabeth (or 'Sisi'), consort to the Austrian emperor, Franz Joseph. Author Nancy Goldstone speaks to Danny Bird about the lives of these two women, revealing how the…

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Episode 48: Killing Hitler: The July Bomb Plot (Part 1) 59:26

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In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about the plan everyone wishes had worked: the July 20 plot to kill Hitler. Join our community! The steps are simple: Visit: https://both-sides-of-the-wire.com/ Select your rank – (Captain comes with one month free) Fill in your details and use promo code: DEEPDARKWOODS Enjoy ad-free podcasts and exclusive co…

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Ghosts, vampires & Abba holograms: an uncanny history of London 29:05

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Millions of tourists flock to London each year, eager to snap a selfie in front of Buckingham Palace or Big Ben. But beyond the crowds lies a darker – and distinctly stranger – side to the city: a gothic metropolis haunted by tales of demons, poltergeists and murders most foul. Jon Bauckham talks to author and historian Clive Bloom about some of th…

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International security & rough sleeping: history behind the headlines 40:43

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In the latest episode of our monthly series charting the historical background of current news events, regular panellists Hannah Skoda and Rana Mitter look back at centuries of challenges to international security – and how previous generations tackled rough sleeping and homelessness. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC Hist…

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Make Mercia Great Again 43:37

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The Anglo-Saxon Kingdom of Mercia played an important role in the development of England. Although it was sandwiched between the other Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of Northumbria and Wessex, unlike those two places, it lacks a great historical chronicle. And, according to Max Adams, this means it's been somewhat overlooked in the story of the birth of the …

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The Merovingians: everything you wanted to know 39:38

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Professor James Palmer guides us through the 300-year reign of the Merovingians, the Frankish dynasty whose legacy helped birth the very idea of France. Speaking to Kev Lochun, he explores how they used violence, myth, and immaculate hair to maintain power – until the pope brought the dynasty to its knees. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by th…

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Beer history: everything you wanted to know 43:36

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Mein Kampf: Hitler's dark vision for the future 26:55

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King vs parliament: the moment that sparked civil war 43:19

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Episode 51: Narvik 1940: Germany's Arctic Disaster? | Norway in WWII — Part 2 59:09

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The Mitford sisters | 2 : life of the week 33:23

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Slavery on the medieval Silk Road 46:10

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The history of women's football: everything you wanted to know 46:34

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Live Aid: pop's Big Bang moment 34:26

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Episode 50: Why Hitler Invaded | Norway in WWII — Part 1 58:59

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Exploring the medieval world with Marco Polo 44:59

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The Mitford Sisters | 1 : life of the week 49:28

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Beyond the trenches: a new take on WW1 44:12

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Roman warfare: everything you wanted to know 54:39

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Preview: Was Pearl Harbor an inside job? 11:11

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The People's Princess: why Diana captivated the world 45:13

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Episode 49: Killing Hitler: The July Bomb Plot (Part 2) 1:14:50

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Secrets of medieval manuscripts 51:58

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50 - The Great War and Modern Memory at 50 47:41

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Owain Glyndŵr: life of the week 56:40

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Magic beakers & Roman helmets: artefacts that shaped history 40:22

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SOE: everything you wanted to know 51:56

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Sisi & Eugénie: the empresses who redefined royalty 45:58

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Episode 48: Killing Hitler: The July Bomb Plot (Part 1) 59:26

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Ghosts, vampires & Abba holograms: an uncanny history of London 29:05

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International security & rough sleeping: history behind the headlines 40:43

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Make Mercia Great Again 43:37

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The Merovingians: everything you wanted to know 39:38