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Browse our archive of HistoryExtra podcasts on Vikings, from the Norse gods to global connections... bit.ly/3BAsTyL

#OnThisDay in 1846, the saxophone was invented by Belgian inventor Adolphe Sax. 📸 Getty

Literally the most exciting news in the world EVER: I will be with mary beard at Kew Gardens talking about ancient Rome!!! 5th September - Hannibal, Caesar, Nero, THE WORKS! inconversationlive.co.uk

Can you guess what these hanging objects are aboard Cutty Sark?

Malcolm X became one of the most influential leaders in the US civil rights movement – thanks largely, explains Ashley D Farmer, to the women who shaped his life and ideas bit.ly/4kxw6QK 🔒 This article is free to HistoryExtra members

On the podcast | Dr Kate Vigurs answers listener questions on the clandestine missions of Special Operations Executive (SOE) bit.ly/4htubM5

#OnThisDay in 1613, the Globe theatre burned to the ground. Remarkably, nobody was hurt in the blaze, though one man’s breeches caught alight (his skin was literally saved when someone soaked him in beer). The Globe itself wasn’t so lucky and was burned to cinders. 📸 Getty

A new academic study reveals how Cold War paranoia, space medicine and germ theory collided in one of the most bizarre scientific outposts of the 20th century. Meet the men who gave their blood and nasal mucus to NASA in the name of science bit.ly/3HqOcoY

On the podcast | Michael Lewis and Ian Richardson explore some of the everyday artefacts and discoveries that have reshaped our understanding of history: bit.ly/4htubM5

#OnThisDay in 1934, Adolf Hitler orchestrated the 'Night of the Long Knives', during which the SS carried out the execution of political rivals. The purge solidified Hitler’s control of Nazi Germany and eliminated internal dissent. 📸 Getty

A supernaturally athletic ghost is alleged to have menaced the towns and cities of 19th-century England. Able to spew fire from its mouth and jump extraordinary distances, this phantom confounded the police and press alike for decades: bit.ly/3TPzhHD

On the podcast | Gideon Brough chronicles the rise of Owain Glyndŵr, a Welsh national hero, famed for rebelling against the English crown in the late Middle Ages: bit.ly/4htubM5

#OnThisDay in 1535, the influential Sir Thomas More was put on trial for treason after refusing to accept King Henry VIII as head of the Church of England. A staunch Catholic and former Lord Chancellor, More was later executed. 📸 Getty

Can you put these monarchs in the correct order? Test your royal knowledge in our ordering quiz, from the Normans to present day bit.ly/4fBxVJN

On the podcast | Michelle P Brown explores centuries of medieval British history through the illuminated manuscripts the era produced: bit.ly/4htubM5

#OnThisDay in 1035, William the Conqueror became Duke of Normandy. His rule in Normandy set the stage for the Norman conquest of England, beginning in 1066, which changed the course of British history. 📸 Getty

It's one of the most turbulent periods of history, famous for Chaucer, 'Magna Carta' and the Black Death. Test your knowledge of the Middle Ages with this quiz historyextra.com/period/medieva…

On the podcast | The life of Diana, Princess of Wales captivated people around the world – and, argues Edward White, reflected the changes and concerns of the late 20th century: bit.ly/4htubM5

What can we learn from Elizabeth I about the pros of delaying decisions? bit.ly/3Gokbpu 🔒 This article is free to read for HistoryExtra members

From peaches and lentils to your favourite herb, ancient Mediterranean doctors had strong opinions about what you should (and shouldn’t) eat – and their verdict on some of today’s staple foods might surprise you 🗝️ This article is free to read bit.ly/4emR6HN