History Behind the Headlines: Briefing

No. of episodes: 17
Latest episode: 2026-03-05

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It can sometimes feel like the world is changing faster than ever before. But help is at hand: HistoryExtra's podcast History Behind the Headlines: Briefing tasks expert historians with bringing you the history you need to make sense of the headlines – in five minutes or less.

For more expert historical insights into the backstories behind today news, don't miss HistoryExtra's podcast series History Behind the Headlines: https://play.megaphone.fm/vv4s-xn6tfmntfojkacmna

And for access to thousands of ad-free podcasts, hundreds of hours of video and a huge archive of articles from leading historians, visit the HistoryExtra website and become a member today: https://www.historyextra.com/subscribe/

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How many episodes are there of History Behind the Headlines: Briefing?

There are 17 episodes avaiable of History Behind the Headlines: Briefing.

What is History Behind the Headlines: Briefing about?

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Where can you listen to History Behind the Headlines: Briefing?

History Behind the Headlines: Briefing is available, among others places, on:

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When did History Behind the Headlines: Briefing start?

The first episode of History Behind the Headlines: Briefing that we have available was released 12 January 2026.

Who creates the podcast History Behind the Headlines: Briefing?

History Behind the Headlines: Briefing is produced and created by History Extra.