History Extra: Unlock the past

Historical features & podcasts

History Extra: Unlock the Past - Explore History

"History Extra: Unlock the past" is an Android app that offers access to thousands of historical features, podcasts, and video lectures. Curated by expert historians from BBC History, the app provides ad-free content for an immersive learning experience. Users can bookmark articles, listen to diverse podcasts, and watch educational masterclasses on significant historical topics ranging from the ancient world to the Cold War, making it a must-have for history enthusiasts.

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By: Immediate Media Co

Users: 30,801

105

Rating: 4.41

(261)

2 new ratings

Version: 359.2.1 (Last updated: 2024-11-29)

Creation date: 2022-05-20

Email: su*****@historyextra.com

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Permissions

Phone: read phone status and identity

Photos/Media/Files: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage

Storage: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage

Wi-Fi connection information: view Wi-Fi connections

Device ID & call information: read phone status and identity

Other:

receive data from Internet
view network connections
full network access
run at startup
control vibration
prevent device from sleeping

Ranking

# 322,824 ▼ 238

Other rankings

#8 in history keyword 37 ▲ 1

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App summary

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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Discover historical content from the team behind BBC History Magazine and BBC History Revealed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 [email protected]

User reviews

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Pros

Informative and engaging content, including articles, podcasts, and master classes.
Easy to use with a good interface.
Offers a wide variety of interesting subjects.
Well-written articles that provide new insights.

Cons

App is glitchy and often unresponsive.
Issues with saving articles and logging in; users experience difficulties accessing their accounts.
Initial setup can be problematic due to bugs.
Misleading information about free content and subscriptions.

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