Welcome to the HistoryExtra Academy!

Join us for the next Academy course this July with historian Alex Churchill.

Over six weeks, Alex will unpack some of the most enduring myths about the World War One—exploring topics such as the assassination of Franz Ferdinand, the complexities of wartime neutrality, why the war didn’t truly end on 11 November 1918, and much more.

Each week, we’ll delve into a different key theme, culminating in a live Q&A where you can ask Alex your own questions.

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How courses run

  • Delve deeper into some of history’s biggest topics with regular online video courses, each led by a historical expert.
  • Each video course includes a live, online Q&A sessions with the course expert, during which you can ask questions and share your thoughts on what you’ve learned.

If you miss a course, don’t worry, content for all past courses is accessible all year round below

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