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Discover the past, own the present with a membership to BBC History Magazine and access to the HistoryExtra app. Get Britain's best-selling history magazine, packed with expert insights, groundbreaking research, and fascinating stories from the world’s top historians. Enjoy ad-free podcasts, exclusive content, and more, with the HistoryExtra App.

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Our membership packages

Print, App and Podcast membership – Best value!

  • Ad-free listening to our acclaimed podcast via the App
  • Priority access to HistoryExtra Academy
  • Access to HistoryExtra.com exclusive Membership area
  • A monthly magazine delivered to your door and access to our HistoryExtra App
  • Monthly email with sneak peeks, offers & treats
  • Discounts to events and British Newspaper Archive subscriptions

App and Podcast membership

  • Full membership access on our website
  • Full app access including History Extra Academy
  • Ad-free listening to our podcasts
  • Exclusive treats and offers like signed books and discounted events

Whichever membership package you choose, you'll unlock exclusive insights, expert storytelling, and fascinating history.

What our members think

"I didn’t realise how fascinating history could be — if only school had been like this."

- Terry
★★★★★

"Excellent articles that any history lover will enjoy."


- David
★★★★★

"Brilliant magazine. I often find articles that open my eyes to parts of history I’d never considered."

- Paul
★★★★★

"Each issue teaches me something new — with incredible photos and fresh perspectives."

- Jamie
★★★★★

Questions?

  • ​Once you complete the payment form you should receive your first copy within 4 to 6 weeks. Between now and then you will also receive emails with details about your subscription.

  • Print subscribers get free access to the app. ​Simply...
    1. Visit the App Store on iOS or Google Play for Android
    2. Choose the HistoryExtra app and download it
    3. Create an account with your email and a secure password
    4. Enter your subscriber number, this can be found on your confirmation email or the envelope of your print magazine each month.
    5. Then sit back and enjoy!
  • At present, you can’t manage your subscription online, but this feature will be available soon. In the meantime, please contact our Customer Service team via the contact us pge
  • Although we hope you love receiving a BBC History magazine subscription, you have the option to cancel your auto-renewal at anytime. At present, you can’t cancel online, but this feature will be available soon. In the meantime, please contact our Customer Service team via the contact us page. Please note, you will only receive a refund if you cancel within your 14-day cooling off period. For our full cancellation terms, please visit Terms & Conditions.

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