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  • Joseph Banks (The Early Years)

      The History of the Royal Society
    In this podcast Dr Jordan Goodman discusses the early life of Joseph Banks. In 1778, Joseph Banks (1743-1820) was elected President of the Royal Society, a post he held until his death. There was no one in science, politics and culture, whom Banks did not know.
    Joseph Banks (The Early Years)
  • An Introduction to the Renaissance

      European History
    In this podcast Dr Gabriele Neher of the University of Nottingham provides an introduction to the Renaissance.
    An Introduction to the Renaissance
  • The Byzantine Empire & Regional Rivals

      From global to regional superpower
    In this podcast Dr Dionysios Stathakopoulos looks at the period from 500-1204 charting the history of the Empire as it met with formidable enemies and had to adapt to change.
    The Byzantine Empire & Regional Rivals
  • The Fall and Rise of Islamic Europe and its impact on European Jews

      European Jewish History
    In this podcast Professor Miri Rubin of Queen Mary University of London looks at how the Reconquista and the rise of the Ottoman Empire affected the European Jewish community.
    The Fall and Rise of Islamic Europe and its impact on European Jews
  • First World War Poetry

      HA Teacher Fellowship: Conflict, Art and Remembrance
    Professor Paul O’Prey has engaged international audiences with the history of First World War poetry. During the recent centenary, he also produced two new anthologies for the Imperial War Museum and published the first collected work of Mary Borden, American philanthropist and humanitarian, nurse, and wartime poet. Sound artist Mira...
    First World War Poetry
  • Charles Darwin's Early Life & the Voyage of the Beagle

      The History of Science
    In this podcast Professor Jim Secord and Dr Alison Pearn of the Darwin Correspondence Project look at Darwin's early life, education and the Voyage of the Beagle.
    Charles Darwin's Early Life & the Voyage of the Beagle
  • The Scottish Islands in the Medieval Period

      Scottish History
    In this short podcast Dr Alex Woolf looks at the slow Gaelicisation of the Scottish islands over the medieval period.
    The Scottish Islands in the Medieval Period
  • Global Maoism

      A History of China
    In this podcast Dr Julia Lovell of Birckbeck, University of London, discusses the role and significance of Global Maoism in the development of the Cold War.
    Global Maoism
  • Christianity in the Roman Empire

      Podcast
    In this podcast Dr Emma-Jayne Graham and Professor Helen King of the Open University discuss how Christianity became the dominant religion of the Roman world.
    Christianity in the Roman Empire
  • The South Sea Bubble

      Podcast
    In this podcast Dr Anne Murphy of the University of Hertfordshire looks at the origins and significance of the South Sea Bubble, one of the earliest modern financial crises.
    The South Sea Bubble
  • From Rebellion to Republic

      A History of the United States
    In this podcast Dr Rachel Herrmann of the University of Southampton looks at the key challenges faced by the United States after winning the War of Independence.
    From Rebellion to Republic
  • Nixon & Watergate

      A History of the United States
    In this podcast Professor Iwan Morgan of University College London looks at President Nixon's first term in office, the Watergate Scandal and the significance of the scandal on American politics.
    Nixon & Watergate
  • Later Anglo-Saxon Law & Legal Systems

      Anglo-Saxon History
    In this podcast Professor Katy Cubitt of the University of East Anglia asks to what extent was the later Anglo-Saxon period a period of change and transformation for English law and legal systems?
    Later Anglo-Saxon Law & Legal Systems
  • Late Anglo-Saxon Government and Administration

      Anglo-Saxon History
    In this podcast Professor Katy Cubitt of the University of East Anglia looks at how governance and administration changed in the late Anglo-Saxon period.
    Late Anglo-Saxon Government and Administration
  • Booker T. Washington

      Podcasted history: A History of the United States
    Booker T Washington was the most influential African American leader at the turn of the 20th Century – so much so that at the time of his death he was described by someone as the 'most distinguished man, white or black who has come out of the South since the...
    Booker T. Washington
  • Branch Podcast: Good Evening Sweetheart

      Glasgow & West Scotland Branch Podcast
    Just before the talk was due to start in Hillhead Library a young librarian rushed in waving a sheet of paper, looking very excited - the Secretary wondered if we were double booked and about to be asked to leave. But no! She announced that the speakers, Peter and Sue Mowforth, had...
    Branch Podcast: Good Evening Sweetheart
  • England from 871 to 1000

      Podcasted history: The Anglo-Saxons
    In this podcast Professor Sarah Foot of Christ Church College, Oxford, looks at the development of Anglo-Saxon England from 871 to 1000. This podcast is currently FREE to all registered users of the wesbite.  Please log in to view the content.If you are not already registered you can sign up...
    England from 871 to 1000
  • The Franco-British Rivalry

      World History
    In this podcast Professor Roey Sweet of the University of Leicester looks at the relationship between Britain and France in the 18th century.
    The Franco-British Rivalry
  • The Early Royal Society: From Bacon to Newton

      The History of the Royal Society
    In this podcast Keith Moore, Head of Libraries and Archives at the Royal Society looks at the early Royal Society.
    The Early Royal Society: From Bacon to Newton
  • Crime and Punishment in Wales: 1700-1830

      Podcast
    In this podcast Dr Catherine Horler-Underwood of the Cardiff University looks at crime and punishment in Wales between 1700 and 1830.
    Crime and Punishment in Wales: 1700-1830
  • Law and Justice in Wales: 1543-1830

      Podcast
    In this podcast Dr Catherine Horler-Underwood of the Cardiff University discusses changes to law and justice in Wales from 1543 to 1830.
    Law and Justice in Wales: 1543-1830
  • Re-imagining Democracy

      The History of Democracy
    The following set of podcasts feature Professor Mark Philp of the University of Warwick discussing how peoples perceptions of democracy changed between 1750 and 1850 and is based on the findings of the Re-imagining democracy project, begun in 2005 by Joanna Innes and Mark Philp.
    Re-imagining Democracy
  • Women in Medieval Wales

      Medieval Welsh History
    In this podcast Dr Emma Cavell of the University of Leeds discusses the lives and the rights of women in medieval Wales.
    Women in Medieval Wales
  • Owain Gwynedd

      Medieval Welsh History
    Owain ap Gruffudd (c. 1100 - 23 or 28 November 1170) was King of Gwynedd, north Wales, from 1137 until his death in 1170, succeeding his father Gruffudd ap Cynan. He was called "Owain the Great" (Welsh: Owain Mawr) and the first to be styled "Prince of Wales". In this podcast...
    Owain Gwynedd
  • Owain Glyndŵr

      Podcasted history: Medieval Wales
    Owain Glyndŵr (Welsh pronunciation: [ˈoʊain ɡlɨ̞nˈduːr]), or Owain Glyn Dŵr, (c. 1349 or 1359 - c. 1415) was a Welsh ruler and the last native Welshman to hold the title Prince of Wales (Tywysog Cymru). He instigated a fierce and long-running but ultimately unsuccessful revolt against the English rule of...
    Owain Glyndŵr