History Extra: Unlock the past

In-app purchases
4.2
223 reviews
10K+
Downloads
Content rating
PEGI 3
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About this app

Explore history with the HistoryExtra app. Discover thousands of features written by expert historians with exciting new content added daily from podcasts to masterclasses and more.

Content you can trust
Discover historical content from the team behind BBC History Magazine and BBC History Revealed

Ad-free
Meaning no distractions while you're exploring

Save to archive
Bookmark your favourite articles and return to them later

Listen and watch
Enjoy a wide variety of podcasts, and watch our expert video lectures and masterclasses

History you can savour
Relax in an accessible reading, watching and listening experience

Big topics, key figures
Dive deep into the greatest historical topics from the ancient world to the Cold War

Explore the past, today

If you do not have a HistoryExtra digital subscription or have any other questions get in touch with the team for more information or support, please email support@historyextra.com
Updated on
Apr 23, 2024

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
This app may share these data types with third parties
Device or other IDs
This app may collect these data types
Personal info, Financial info and 3 others
Data is encrypted in transit
You can request that data be deleted

Ratings and reviews

4.1
197 reviews
Jane Blake
February 5, 2024
I have been extremely happy with my History Extra App. I found it easy to use, easy to pick up the terms that are used & easy to save articles that I want to read later. There is so much information about so many different subjects that I have enough reading material for the rest of my life. There are subjects that I wouldn't have thought of reading but, put in front of you, you are intrigued to read them.
3 people found this review helpful
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Immediate Media Co
March 4, 2024
Jane Blake, thanks for your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you are enjoying the HistoryExtra app. We would like to use your review as a testimonial within future marketing communications. If you are happy for us to do so, please email support@historyextra.com with the subject line "App testimonial". Many thanks, the HistoryExtra Team
julian smart
March 14, 2023
Difficult to set up initial account due to (admitted) bugs in the app. Once going, fine,fast and easy to navigate. Edit After os install to Android 13 (don't know if that makes a difference), I can neither access my account, login or get past the subscription choices page. I have tried all the suggestions from the support service including login through web, uninstalling app, changing password etc. No change. They now tell me I should contact apple store. Cerray not going to pay for this!
27 people found this review helpful
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Immediate Media Co
February 2, 2023
Julian Smart, Thank you for your feedback, we hope you continue to enjoy the app. Regards, BBC History Extra
William Chappell
April 7, 2024
The message on my phone has no connection to the articles on the page that opens, so why tell me "X" is available to read when it isn't?
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Immediate Media Co
April 9, 2024
We're sorry to hear that you’re having a bad experience with our app. Your feedback is important to us and has been noted. Our team is working to improve our app performance, but in the meantime, it would be really helpful if you could get in contact with us directly by emailing: apps@immediate.co.uk

What's new

Bug fixes and improvements.