Life of the week: the Duke of Wellington

You might be forgiven for thinking there were no women on the frontline in the Second World War. But, that's not the case. In this episode of the HistoryExtra podcast, Lauren Good speaks to historian and author Leah Garrett about the unseen work of so-called 'flight nurses' at Iw ...  Show more

King Harold II of England – otherwise known as Harold Godwinson – famously died at the battle of Hastings, with his demise at the hands of Duke William of Normandy ushering in a new Norman era. Speaking to David Musgrove, historian Tom Licence draws on his new biography of the An ...  Show more

Join us as we discuss Horatio Nelson, his life, achievements, and why he is considered one of the greatest heroes in British (and world) history.

Who was General Gordon?  Tune in to hear about the life and times of the 'emblematic martyr of the Victorian age'. Producer: Dom Johnson Exec Producer: Tony Pastor *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*: Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New ...  Show more

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today we are looking at the life and legacy of one of the most famous personalities of the 20th century: Winston Churchill. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_crea ...  Show more