History Behind the Headlines
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How does the past shape today's world? In HistoryExtra's fortnightly podcast History Behind the Headlines, Matt Elton is joined by regular panellists Hannah Skoda and Rana Mitter and guest experts to explore the historical context you need to understand the latest news.
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This podcast is hosted by Matt Elton with regular panellists Hannah Skoda and Rana Mitter. This series is produced by Jack Bateman and Lewis Dobbs.
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What do US-Asia summits reveal about American imperialism?
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Sep 23, 2026 |
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Why is the blockbuster Bayeux exhibition so important?
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Sep 09, 2026 |
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What does history tell us about Trump's Canada tariffs?
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Aug 26, 2026 |
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Why has The Odyssey proved so enduring?
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Aug 12, 2026 |
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Why does the Bayeux Tapestry still command our attention?
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Jul 29, 2026 |
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Who are Count Binface's novelty political predecessors?
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Jul 15, 2026 |
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Why has the UK had so many prime ministers this decade?
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Jul 02, 2026 |
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How were society's super-rich seen in past centuries?
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Jun 17, 2026 |
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How has war impacted economies of the past?
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Jun 03, 2026 |
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How were leadership challenges launched in previous centuries?
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May 20, 2026 |
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Have the royals always been diplomatic tools?
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May 07, 2026 |
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What happens when popes and politics collide?
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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Is the Bayeux Tapestry coming to Britain or not?
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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Chess, space and medieval monks: this spring’s overlooked historical headlines
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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Peter Ricketts on diplomacy, Trump and Iran
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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What happens when war puts oil supplies at risk?
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Mar 26, 2026 |
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Is this the US’s least popular war?
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Mar 12, 2026 |
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How can the past help us understand the UK monarchy's current crisis?
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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How have political scandals shaped history?
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Feb 12, 2026 |
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Is President Trump really weaponising history?
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Jan 29, 2026 |
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Is Trump returning the world to an age of empires?
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Jan 15, 2026 |
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BONUS: The history behind 2025
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Jan 01, 2026 |
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2025 in review: the historical trends of the year
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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Ukraine peace deal: what are the lessons from history?
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Nov 27, 2025 |
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BONUS: What does Hitler’s DNA really tell us?
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Nov 22, 2025 |
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Princes, prisons and the limits of power
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Nov 13, 2025 |
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The most remarkable historical heists
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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Why is it so hard for Israelis and Palestinians to make peace?
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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Should historians be celebrities?
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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American violence & presidential visits
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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The real history of Britain's flags
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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Welcome to History Behind the Headlines
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Sep 07, 2025 |