Kings & Queens

Many of us now associate monarchy with tradition, regalia and longevity, but what we no longer associate it with is power and dominance. In this section the podcasts explore the powerful monarchs of the past, their relationships with each other and with the changes in political power around them. There are lectures on King John and the Magna Carta as well as on those pesky and popular Tudors. Explore history from the view of the leaders from whom the tradition and regalia originate, if not always the longevity!

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  • Henry III

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    In this podcast Professor David Carpenter of King's College London looks at the reign of Henry III.

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  • Edward I and Magna Carta

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    In this podcast Professor Nicholas Vincent looks at why Edward I confirmed Magna Carta in 1297.

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  • Cromwell Discussions

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    This set of podcasts feature Professor Ronald Hutton, Professor John Morrill, Dr David Smith and Dr Patrick Little discussing Dictatorship, Cromwell and the Crown and Richard Cromwell.

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  • James II, William III and the Glorious Revolution

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    In this podcast Professor Tony Claydon of Bangor University discusses the Glorious Revolution of 1688.

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  • How did William I transform England and Wales?

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    In this podcast Professor David Bates examines how William the Conquerer transformed England and Wales.

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  • King John and Magna Carta

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    In this podcast Professor Nicholas Vincent discusses the reign of King John, the origins of Magna Carta and its' significance.

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