activate_WEBCRO358_DT_T2
Episodios
  • The plague that brought the Roman empire to its knees

    The plague that brought the Roman empire to its knees
    Aug 29 2024
    In AD 165, the Roman empire was enjoying a period of seemingly unprecedented prosperity and stability. Then, the Antonine Plague arrived, bringing with it death, chaos, and fear. Speaking with James Osborne, Colin Elliott, author of Pox Romana, dissects the impact of this devastating plague on Roman society, and questions whether it was the cause of the empire's eventual demise. (Ad) Colin Elliott is the author of Pox Romana: The Plague That Shook the Roman World (Princeton University Press, 2024). Buy it now from Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pox-Romana-Turning-Ancient-History/dp/069121915X/?tag=bbchistory045-21&ascsubtag=historyextra-social-histboty. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
    Más Menos
    45 m
  • Ancient Egypt | 2. everyday life

    Ancient Egypt | 2. everyday life
    Aug 28 2024
    Ever wondered where an ancient Egyptian did their food shop? Or how crocodile dung could cure your ailments? In this second episode of our series Ancient Egypt: the big questions, Emily Briffett and Egyptologist Campbell Price turn their attention to the day-to-day experiences of ordinary Egyptians, painting a vivid picture of life along the Nile – from family relationships to food and medicine. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
    Más Menos
    47 m
  • False rumps & rotten teeth: 400 years of bizarre beauty practices

    False rumps & rotten teeth: 400 years of bizarre beauty practices
    Aug 27 2024
    From false rumps and fake teeth to toxic skincare and insect-laden wigs, over the past 400 years, British women have resorted to extraordinary lengths in the pursuit of beauty. Speaking to Ellie Cawthorne, Margarette Lincoln delves into some of these past beauty practices, and considers their impact on the women who engaged in them. (Ad) Margarette Lincoln is the author of Perfection: 400 Years of Women's Quest for Beauty (Yale University Press, 2024). Buy it now from Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Perfection-Years-Womens-Quest-Beauty/dp/0300264585/?tag=bbchistory045-21&ascsubtag=historyextra-social-histboty. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
    Más Menos
    35 m

Lo que los oyentes dicen sobre History Extra podcast

Calificaciones medias de los clientes
Total
  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 estrellas
    4
  • 4 estrellas
    0
  • 3 estrellas
    0
  • 2 estrellas
    0
  • 1 estrella
    0
Ejecución
  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 estrellas
    4
  • 4 estrellas
    0
  • 3 estrellas
    0
  • 2 estrellas
    0
  • 1 estrella
    0
Historia
  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 estrellas
    4
  • 4 estrellas
    0
  • 3 estrellas
    0
  • 2 estrellas
    0
  • 1 estrella
    0

Reseñas - Selecciona las pestañas a continuación para cambiar el origen de las reseñas.

Reseñas de Audible.com

Opiniones de Amazon
Ordenar por:
Filtrar por:
  • Total
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Ejecución
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Historia
    5 out of 5 stars
Imagen de perfil para Aubrey Urban

Unique history interviews

What a fantastic way of getting to hear history straight from the experts themselves. It's incredible how they manage to have in depth interviews, but still provide basic info for those who may be new to a topic.

Denunciar

Se ha producido un error. Vuelve a intentarlo dentro de unos minutos.

Has calificado esta reseña.

Reportaste esta reseña

  • Total
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Ejecución
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Historia
    5 out of 5 stars
Imagen de perfil para Shawn Schwingler

appreciate this insight

As a person of faith who has come to wrestle with the evidence of science versus belief, I appreciated hearing the history of this topic.

Denunciar

Se ha producido un error. Vuelve a intentarlo dentro de unos minutos.

Has calificado esta reseña.

Reportaste esta reseña