History Makers History Extra

In the first episode of our new series exploring the lives of people who changed the course of history, author and historian Nicola Tallis guides us through the short life – and tragic death – of one of the Tudor era’s most ill-fated characters: Lady Jane Grey.

In the latest episode in our series exploring the lives of people who changed the course of history, Professor Rana Mitter guides us through the biography of one of the most influential – and controversial – figures of the 20th century, founding father of the People’s Republic of China, Mao Zedong.

In the latest episode in our series exploring the lives of people who changed the course of history, Professor Patricia Fara discusses Marie Curie – the Nobel-prize winning scientist who pioneered the study of radioactivity.

In the latest episode in our series exploring the lives of people who changed the course of history, Professor Mark Stoyle chronicles the catastrophic reign and ultimate downfall of King Charles I.

In the latest episode in our series exploring the lives of people who changed the course of history, Dr Miles Russell charts the dramatic story of Roman orator, politician and scholar, Cicero.

In the latest episode in our series exploring the lives of people who changed the course of history, author and historian Roger Moorhouse shares the story of a German industrialist who saved the lives of more than 1,000 jews during the Holocaust.