Ancient

In this section we cover the period of time from pre-history to 400 AD. Learn about life in Britain 1500 – 800 BC, what constituted trade and social structures amongst those living in the UK. Find out about the Roman period and life once those invaders had left and stamped their mark on the people remaining. Read more

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  • Filmed Lecture: Medlicott Lecture 2023 - Professor Diarmaid MacCulloch

    Article

    The Medlicott Medal is awarded annually for outstanding services and contributions to history. This year the Medal went to renowned historian and author Professor Diarmaid MacCulloch who is currently Professor of the Church at Oxford. His 2008 book History of Christianity: the first three thousand years is the leading authority on the history...

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  • Roman Britain

    Podcast

    An HA Podcasted History of Roman Britain featuring Guy de la Bédoyère.

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  • The Celts

    Podcast

    In this podcast Professor Richard Bradley of the University of Reading looks at the Celts in Britain & Ireland.

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  • Post Roman Scotland

    Podcast

    In this set of podcasts Dr Alex Woolf of the University of St Andrews looks at post-Roman Scotland.

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  • Britain & Ireland 1500 - 800 BC

    Podcast

    In this podcast Professor Richard Bradley of the University of Reading looks at prehistoric Britain and Ireland in the years 1500 - 800 BC.

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  • Britain & Ireland 800 - 60 BC

    Podcast

    In this podcast Professor Richard Bradley of the University of Reading looks at prehistoric Britain and Ireland in the years 800 - 60 BC.

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  • Ancient British and Irish Pagan Religion

    Podcast

    In this podcast Professor Ronald Hutton of the University of Bristol looks at Ancient British and Irish Pagan Religion.

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  • Britain & Ireland 3000 - 1500 BC

    Podcast

    In this podcast Professor Richard Bradley of the University of Reading looks at prehistoric Britain and Ireland in the years 3000 - 1500 BC.

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  • Britain & Ireland 10,000 - 4,200 BC

    Podcast

    In this podcast Professor Richard Bradley of the University of Reading looks at prehistoric Britain and Ireland in the years 10,000 - 4,200 BC.

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  • Britain & Ireland 4,200 - 3000 BC

    Podcast

    In this podcast Professor Richard Bradley of the University of Reading looks at prehistoric Britain and Ireland in the years 4,200 - 3000 BC.

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