The Norman Conquest

FromHistory Extra podcast

Start listening View podcast show

The Norman Conquest

FromHistory Extra podcast

ratings:

Length:

66 minutes

Released:

Apr 26, 2012

Format:

Podcast episode

Description

Marc Morris explores the Norman Conquest, and Anna Whitelock discusses public history. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Released:

Apr 26, 2012

Format:

Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The latest news from the team behind BBC History Magazine - a popular History magazine. To find out more, visit www.historyextra.com

Skip carousel

History Extra podcast - June 2007: Professor Ian Kershaw discusses the major decisions and turning points of the Second World War. by History Extra podcast
23 min listen
History Extra podcast - December 2008 - Part 1: Stephen Conway returns to 1775, Professor Mark Connelly describes how the Victorians began to shop until they dropped, The 'father of history' on one of the great ancient civilisations. by History Extra podcast
54 min listen
History Extra podcast - September 2007: Professor Harry Gelber looks back over China's long history, Historical biographer Alison Weir and author and historian Tracy Borman tell the stories of two royal mistresses. by History Extra podcast
30 min listen
History Extra podcast - July 2007: Professor Gary Sheffield describes the political talents of the Duke of Wellington. by History Extra podcast
24 min listen
History Extra podcast - July 2008: Code-breaker Jerry Roberts recalls his work at Bletchley Park in the Second World War, David Musgrove interviews a panel of historians about the latest research on the Bayeux Tapestry, Professor Tim Blanning takes our Time Machine to 1876 for a night a... by History Extra podcast
47 min listen
History Extra podcast - June 2008: David Musgrove takes a look around the new visitors' centre at Culloden, Historical biographer Alison Weir describes her discovery of an unknown portrait of Elizabeth I, Professor Robert Service seeks answers from Leon Trotsky using our Time Machine. by History Extra podcast
49 min listen
History Extra podcast - Christmas Quiz: Popular historian Justin Pollard and David Musgrove take charge of our history pub quiz. by History Extra podcast
53 min listen
History Extra podcast - October 2007: History programme-maker Laurence Rees recalls some of his most interesting encounters with Second World War veterans, David Musgrove takes a tour of the Mary Rose Museum and finds out about the ship's final moments. by History Extra podcast
42 min listen
History Extra podcast - August 2008: Professor Anne Curry tells us which year she would like to visit in our time machine, TV presenter Ruth Goodman updates us on her progress on the Victorian farm, Professor Glyn Williams offers his opinions on the life of Captain Cook. by History Extra podcast
45 min listen
History Extra podcast - April 2008: Professor Lisa Jardine looks at the relationship between England and the Netherlands in 1688, Historian and broadcaster Michael Wood offers his thoughts on Alfred the Great, Professor Richard Holmes takes our Time Machine back to the Battle of Blenheim. by History Extra podcast
43 min listen
History Extra podcast - March 2008: Historian and broadcaster Marc Morris on how Edward I made England and Scotland into enemies, Dr Dominic Sandbrook discusses the impact of Enoch Powell's infamous 1968 speech, Professor Liam Kennedy meets the participants of the Easter Rising. by History Extra podcast
50 min listen
History Extra podcast - November 2007: Top Gear presenter James May explains his admiration for the Wright Brothers, Dr Anthony Cumming challenges traditional assumptions about the Battle of Britain, Author and journalist Leo McKinstry reveals how the Spitfire nearly missed its finest hour. by History Extra podcast
33 min listen
History Extra podcast - January 2008: Ben Barkow talks about the study of the holocaust, Professor Ronald Hutton meets the founder of an obscure religion, David Musgrove takes a guided walk around the new Atlantic Worlds gallery at the National Maritime Museum. by History Extra podcast
48 min listen
History Extra podcast - August 2007: Professor Jonathan Phillips talks about the Second Crusade, A live report from a recreated Viking voyage, TV presenter Nicholas Crane discusses historic travellers. by History Extra podcast
39 min listen
History Extra podcast - February 2009 - Part 1: Saul David talks about the forgotten battles of the Zulu Wars, Jane Hamlett talks about Victorian men and household furnishing, Richard Carwardine discusses US President Abraham Lincoln and Barack Obama. by History Extra podcast
46 min listen
History Extra podcast - April 2009 - Part 2: Brett Dolman considers King Henry VIII and Hampton Court, Nick Lloyd discusses the bloody Amritsar massacre of 1919. by History Extra podcast
37 min listen
History Extra podcast - January 2009 - Part 1: Sarah Wise discusses life in London's notorious Old Nichol slum in the 19th century, Art historian Beth Williamson describes part of the medieval painting of the Last Judgement at Dauntsey Church in Wiltshire. by History Extra podcast
40 min listen
History Extra podcast - December 2007: Historical writer Julian Humphrys provides his tips for capturing a castle, Military historian and broadcaster Max Hastings discusses the Pacific War, Sue Wingrove rounds-up the history books of the year. by History Extra podcast
50 min listen
History Extra podcast - February 2008: Historical writer Derek Wilson explains his choices for the most awful years in British history, Dr Michael Goodman delves into the mysterious death of frogman Buster Crabb, Professor Mary Beard visits Ancient Rome in our Time Machine. by History Extra podcast
65 min listen
History Extra podcast - September 2008: Professor Mary Beard gives us an insight into the preserved Roman city of Pompeii, The controversial legacy of Oliver Cromwell is discussed by Professor John Morrill, Professor David Loades has a date with Elizabeth I and William Cecil. by History Extra podcast
46 min listen
History Extra podcast - March 2009 - Part 1: Hallie Rubehold reveals a remarkable tale of adultery that caused a scandal in the 18th century, David Hipshon speaks about the controversial king Richard III and his violent death at the Battle of Bosworth. by History Extra podcast
33 min listen
History Extra podcast - October 2008 - Part 2: Kate Williams talks about the young Victoria's spirited struggle to become queen, Richard J Evans asks "how far did the German people support the Third Reich?". by History Extra podcast
37 min listen
History Extra podcast - May 2008: Alex Werner of the Museum in Docklands discusses a new exhibition on Jack the Ripper, TV presenter Ruth Goodman chats about her experiences living on a Victorian farm, Professor Paul Cartledge meets Athenian thinkers via our Time Machine. by History Extra podcast
41 min listen
History Extra podcast - January 2009 - Part 2: Professor Robert Crawford giving us a taste of the poetry of Robert Burns, Richard Serjeantson talks about the Elizabethan courtier and polymath Francis Bacon. by History Extra podcast
44 min listen
History Extra podcast - August 2009 - Part 1: John Gillingham explains how the murder of Thomas Becket inspired a magnificent fortress; Nicholas Orme leafs through a 16th-century guide to the art of swimming. by History Extra podcast
38 min listen
History Extra podcast - November 2008 - Part 2: Film-maker Laurence Rees discusses the secret top-level dealings of WW2, Munro Price visits the French Revolution in the Time Machine, The making of the new documentary series 'The History of Scotland'. by History Extra podcast
50 min listen
History Extra podcast - February 2009 - Part 2: Sir David Attenborough gives his thoughts on Charles Darwin and the impact of his work, Adrian Desmond explains why he believes a passionate hatred of slavery was one of the driving forces behind Darwin's career. by History Extra podcast
36 min listen
History Extra podcast - October 2008 - Part 1: Patricia Davies recalls the brilliant deception plan Operation Mincemeat, Dr Ian Mortimer reveals what life was like for the inhabitants of medieval towns, Hannah Greig explains her role as historical advisor to the new film 'The Duchess'. by History Extra podcast
52 min listen
History Extra podcast - November 2008 - Part 1: Michael Palin looks back at the final hours of the conflict, Professor Gary Sheffield explains how the Allies were able to triumph in 1918, David Reynolds discusses the terms of the Armistice. by History Extra podcast
53 min listen
History Extra podcast - March 2010: Glenn Foard reflects on the discovery of the true location of the Bosworth battlefield and Ina Zweiniger-Bargielowska explains the role of rationing in the Second World War. by History Extra podcast
40 min listen

More Episodes from History Extra podcast

Skip carousel

Inside a Jim Crow asylum: Antonia Hylton explores the story of Crownsville Hospital, one of the last segregated asylums in the USA by History Extra podcast
42 min listen
The Spartans: Everything You Wanted to Know: Paul Cartledge answers listener questions on the the ancient Greek city-state famed for its martial prowess by History Extra podcast
53 min listen
Death by nostalgia: the curious history of a dangerous emotion: Agnes Arnold-Forster discusses the surprising history of nostalgia - from its diagnosis as a deadly disease, to its weaponisation for political agendas by History Extra podcast
30 min listen
WW2's greatest battles | 3. Battle of the Atlantic: James Holland explores the story and significance of the battle of the Atlantic, and considers how it shaped the course of the Second World War by History Extra podcast
35 min listen
Smash hits: 17th-century style: Professor Christopher Marsh and Dr Angela McShane share some of the most popular tunes of the early modern period – from romantic songs to ballads about crime by History Extra podcast
38 min listen
Benjamin Franklin: life of the week: Historian George Goodwin discusses the life and legacy of the polymath and founding father of the United States of America, Benjamin Franklin by History Extra podcast
45 min listen
OJ Simpson: the trial that gripped the world: Following OJ Simpson’s death in April, Joe Street explores the 1995 murder trial that grabbed the attention of audiences around the world – and what the crime and its aftermath tell us about recent US history by History Extra podcast
27 min listen
Greg Jenner and Campbell Price delve into the curious and fascinating world of ancient Egyptian mummification: Greg Jenner and Campbell Price delve into the curious and fascinating world of ancient Egyptian mummification by History Extra podcast
56 min listen
The Magus: enlightened magician or Renaissance charlatan?: Anthony Grafton explains the many roles and responsibilities of the practicing Renaissance magicians known as 'Magi' by History Extra podcast
40 min listen
WW2's greatest battles | 2. Stalingrad: James Holland explores the story and significance of the battle of Stalingrad, and considers how it shaped the course of the Second World War by History Extra podcast
36 min listen
Aztec myths: Camilla Townsend delves into the stories, myths and legends of the Aztec people by History Extra podcast
48 min listen
David Lloyd George: life of the week: Professor Richard Toye delves into the life and career of Britain's last Liberal prime minister by History Extra podcast
42 min listen
Graffiti's golden age: radicalism & romance in the 18th century: Madeleine Pelling explores the stories behind historical graffiti, from chalk markings to glyphs scratched onto windows, to reveal what they can tell us about life in 18th-century Britain by History Extra podcast
44 min listen
Highwaymen: everything you wanted to know: Bob Shoemaker answers listener questions on the criminal capers of highwaymen by History Extra podcast
28 min listen
An African perspective on the history of Africa: Zeinab Badawi examines the history of Africa from the perspective of its own diverse inhabitants and cultures by History Extra podcast
38 min listen
WW2's greatest battles | Trailer: In our new series WW2's Greatest Battles, we chart five pivotal moments that shaped the course of the conflict, with historian James Holland. New episodes every Thursday on the HistoryExtra Podcast by History Extra podcast
1 min listen
WW2's greatest battles | 1. Battle of Britain: James Holland explores the story and significance of the battle of Britain, and considers how it shaped the course of the Second World War by History Extra podcast
45 min listen
How Kissinger transformed the Cold War: Rana Mitter considers the life and legacy of one of the US' most influential – and contentious – diplomats, Henry Kissinger by History Extra podcast
39 min listen
Lord Byron: life of the week: Corin Throsby delves into the life, writing and love affairs of the Romantic poet Lord Byron, one of the 19th century's most scandalous celebrity figures by History Extra podcast
38 min listen
Horrible Histories: 15 years of death, poo and talking rats: As Horrible Histories marks 15 years on our TV screens, Matt Elton speaks to some of the cast and crew about making the hit show by History Extra podcast
32 min listen
Medieval medicine: everything you wanted to know: Elma Brenner answers listener questions on the strange world of medieval medicine by History Extra podcast
53 min listen
Death & hubris in west Africa: how two British expeditions met with disaster: Dane Kennedy discusses two ill-fated British expeditions that aimed to explore the interior of West Africa in the early 19th century, but ended in catastrophe by History Extra podcast
43 min listen
Conspiracy Revisited: The JFK assassination – Oswald’s second murder by History Extra podcast
32 min listen
Clotilda: the last slave ship to America: Hannah Durkin tells the story of the survivors of Clotilda, the last ship to transport enslaved people from Africa to America by History Extra podcast
37 min listen
History behind the headlines: the Bengal famine: Hannah Skoda and Rana Mitter are joined by journalist Kavita Puri to discuss her new series on the Bengal famine by History Extra podcast
41 min listen
Spying in the Troubles: the murky world of double agents in Northern Ireland: Henry Hemming explores how a huge intelligence operation was carried out in Northern Ireland by Britain's secret services during the Troubles by History Extra podcast
47 min listen
Welsh mythology: everything you wanted to know: Mark Rees answers listener questions on the extraordinary stories and mystical creatures found in Welsh legends and myth by History Extra podcast
53 min listen
Tying the knot: 500 years of wedded bliss and marital misery: Legal historian Rebecca Probert explores the history of marriage in England and Wales over the past 500 years by History Extra podcast
45 min listen
Conspiracy Revisited: The JFK assassination – 95 per cent certain? by History Extra podcast
43 min listen
The British empire's divisive legacy: Sathnam Sanghera considers how we can have a constructive national conversation about Britain’s imperial past by History Extra podcast
38 min listen

Related podcast episodes

Skip carousel

The Norman Conquest: As we approach the 950th anniversary of the battle of Hastings, medieval historian Marc Morris tells the story of William the Conqueror’s dramatic victory of 1066 and explores its profound legacy for England For information regarding your data privacy... by History Extra podcast
62 min listen
Baroness Floella Benjamin, DBE: Baroness Floella Benjamin DBE shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne. by Desert Island Discs
36 min listen
The Rise & Fall of the de la Pole Family: The fascinating story of the dynasty that played a central role in the Wars of the Roses. by Gone Medieval
26 min listen
Cultural Imperialism: Melvyn Bragg examines how a dominant power can exert a cultural influence on its empire. by In Our Time: History
28 min listen
The Valladolid Debate: Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the dispute in 1550 over enslavement of native Americans. by In Our Time
53 min listen
The Anarchy: Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss The Anarchy, the 12th-century English civil war. by In Our Time: Culture
42 min listen
The Enlightenment in Scotland: Melvyn Bragg examines the emergence and impact of the Scottish Enlightenment. by In Our Time: History
28 min listen
Marlo Thomas and Phil Donahue – How Marriages Can Last by Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda
47 min listen
Caxton and the Printing Press: Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss William Caxton and the influence of the printing press. by In Our Time: Culture
42 min listen
The Normans: The Norman conquest of England in 1066 was one of the great milestones of English history but their influence reached from Northern Europe to North Africa. Trevor Rowley joins Dan to explore their origins, conquests and legacy. by Dan Snow's History Hit
22 min listen
The Rapture: Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the idea that believers will vanish from the world. by In Our Time: Religion
51 min listen
Octavia Hill: Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the Victorian social reformer Octavia Hill. by In Our Time: History
42 min listen
Magna Carta - what's so 'great' about the charter?: We apologise for the variable sound quality of this podcast. This year is the 800th anniversary of the granting of Magna Carta - King John's Great Charter. This charter guaranteed a number of vital rights and privileges and is still seen as being the fou by The National Archives Podcast Series
94 min listen
The Concordat of Worms: Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the Concordat of Worms of 1122. by In Our Time: Religion
42 min listen
The Irish Rebellion of 1798: Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the causes and early consequences of the 1798 rebellion. by In Our Time
55 min listen
Margaret Beaufort: Mother of the Tudors: Nicola Tallis discusses Margaret Beaufort who played a key role in the Wars of the Roses and whose son, Henry VII, began the Tudor dynasty. Historyextra.com/podcast by History Extra podcast
39 min listen
Anna Pavord: Writer and gardener Anna Pavord is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs. by Desert Island Discs
36 min listen
Margaret of Anjou: Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Queen of England at the start of the Wars of the Roses by In Our Time: History
51 min listen
The Normans: beyond 1066: Judith Green reveals how there is much more to the Norman story than the events of the 1066 Conquest by History Extra podcast
50 min listen
The Corn Laws: Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the Corn Laws of the 19th century. by In Our Time: History
42 min listen
The Davidian Revolution: Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the lasting impact of David I, King of Scotland c1084-1153 by In Our Time: History
50 min listen
The Interregnum: Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the upheavals of 1649-60 in the British Isles by In Our Time: History
52 min listen
The Death of Henry VIII: On the 475th anniversary of Henry VIII's death, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb explains her own illuminating interpretation of his passing, and the mystery and authenticity of the monarch's much-contested will. by Not Just the Tudors
38 min listen
Biography: Melvyn Bragg examines why the public is fascinated with the private lives of individuals. by In Our Time: Culture
28 min listen
History of Ideas 5: George Orwell by Past Present Future
51 min listen
Henry III vs. Simon de Montfort: The final years of King Henry III were marked by conflict with the powerful Simon de Montfort. by Gone Medieval
44 min listen
Thor: The God behind the Superhero: Dr. Cat Jarman speaks to Professor Carolyne Larrington, an expert in Norse literature and mythology, to find out more about the Mighty Thor. by Gone Medieval
42 min listen
Wars of the Roses: Jack Cade's Rebellion Explained: Matt explains the story of Jack Cade, the man who set England on fire by Gone Medieval
38 min listen
The secret WW2 mission to save Britain’s art collections: Caroline Shenton reveals the secret mission to save Britain’s national artworks and artefacts from the Nazis during the Second World War by History Extra podcast
46 min listen
Margaret of Anjou: Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Queen of England at the start of the Wars of the Roses by In Our Time
51 min listen

Discover this podcast and so much more

The Norman Conquest

The Norman Conquest

Description

Titles in the series (100)

More Episodes from History Extra podcast

Related podcast episodes