This History Extra podcast is sponsored by Help for Heroes. The past is studied with tales of

our armed forces personnel, making huge sacrifices to change the course of history. And that's still the

case today, with thousands of veterans around the UK fighting daily battles, physical, mental, and

financial, that can make life seem overwhelming. That sense of pressure can be all the

more challenging during these winter months, as the nights draw in and our screens are full of

images of family fun and festive cheer. Health for Heroes understands the difficulties people face

when starting a new life after leaving the military. It offers life-changing, tailored support

for those who most need it,

helping them rebuild their lives.

But it needs public support

to continue to deliver its life-changing services.

This Christmas, they're asking us

to show our veterans they're not forgotten

and help the armed forces community

live well after service

by sending a Christmas message

of support and gratitude.

Visit healthforheroes.org.uk to write your Christmas message to our veterans. It only takes a

moment, but will make a world of difference. This History Extra podcast is sponsored by the new global

economic history book, Economica, A Global History of Women,

Wealth and Power by Dr. Victoria Bateman. Humanity's journey from poverty to prosperity is filled

with men who have become household names. But how many female entrepreneurs, merchants and investors

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