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  • The World on the Eve of the First Crusade

      Podcast
    In this podcast Professor Rebecca Rist of the University of Reading provides an overview of medieval Europe and the Near East on the eve of the First Crusade.
    The World on the Eve of the First Crusade
  • The Development of the British Army

      Podcast
    In this podcast, Professor Bruce Collins looks at the development of the British army during the French Wars and the nineteenth century.
    The Development of the British Army
  • Developments in firearms 1700 to WWI

      Podcast
    In this podcast Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries Museum discusses the development of firearms from the musket to the machine gun. This podcast looks at how the firearms developed through conflicts such as the American Revolutionary War, the Naploeonic Wars, The American Civil War and World War I.
    Developments in firearms 1700 to WWI
  • Post-War Japan

      Modern Japan
    In August 1945 Imperial Japan made an unconditional surrender to the Allies following the dropping of two atomic bombs on the cities of Hiroshima on the 6 August and Nagasaki on 9 August 1945. The surrender announced by Emperor Hirohito finally brought the fighting of the Second World War to an...
    Post-War Japan
  • The Rise & Fall of Napoleon

      The French Revolution
    In this podcast Professor Malcolm Crook of Keele University looks at the rise and fall of Napoleon.
    The Rise & Fall of Napoleon
  • The Development of the Navy through the 19th Century

      Nelson and the Royal Navy
    Professor Andrew Lambert outlines the key role of Nelson and the Royal Navy in Napoleon’s defeat, and the development of the navy through the nineteenth century; from technology and infrastructure to naval recruitment and the various reforms which took place during that period.
    The Development of the Navy through the 19th Century
  • The Legacy of Chartism

      Podcast
    In this podcast Professor Penelope Corfield looks at the legacy of the Chartist Movement, links to later political movements and discusses what the fate of the Chartist Movement can tell us about the difficulties in organising sustained protests and campaigning from outside the political system.
    The Legacy of Chartism
  • Napoleon vs Wellington

      Podcast
    In this podcast Professor Charles Esdaile of the Unversity of Liverpool examines the styles and impact of Napoleon and Wellington on their respective armies and their roles in the Napoleonic wars.
    Napoleon vs Wellington
  • Germany: The Two Ottos, 1848-1871

      Podcast
    In this podcast, Dr. Anna Ross of the University of Warwick considers both Otto von Manteuffel and Otto von Bismarck by examining the roles each played in the unification of Germany. She particularly focuses on Otto von Manteuffel and his contributions while in office, specifically his backing of constitutions, his reform of...
    Germany: The Two Ottos, 1848-1871
  • Germany after the 1848 Revolutions

      Beyond the Barricades
    In this podcast Dr Anna Ross analyzes the long-term impact of the 1848 Revolutions. Though the revoking of many constitutions at the time has caused the period to be viewed as a loss for liberal ideology, Ross discusses how these actions could be viewed as beneficial. Despite the constitutional rollback, government action...
    Germany after the 1848 Revolutions
  • 1848: Revolution in Germany

      Podcast
    This podcast by Dr Anna Ross of the University of Warwick focusses on the Frankfurt National Assembly and its contribution to debate surrounding German nationalism. In its discussion of the rights of German people and its creation of the Imperial Constitution, Ross argues that the Frankfurt National Assembly ultimately set...
    1848: Revolution in Germany
  • Envoi: First World War Memories

      Branch podcast
    During the recent First World War centenary many HA branches held lectures and talks about a variety of aspects of the war. Some had outings and many looked at their local war memorials or Pals Battalions. The Glasgow and West of Scotland Branch decided that as many of their members...
    Envoi: First World War Memories
  • Origins of the European Financial Markets

      Podcast
    In this podcast Dr Anne Murphy of the University of Hertfordshire looks at the early origins of the European financial markets from the Italian Renaissance to the present day. Dr Murphy also provides a useful introduction to finance, the stock market and the bond market.
    Origins of the European Financial Markets
  • President Reagan

      Redefining the American Dream
    In this podcast Professor Iwan Morgan of University College London examines the impact and significance of Ronald Reagan's presidency. Jimmy Carter came to the re-election bid with an America suffering from a serious bout of low morale. Inflation was 13% a year and unemployment was at 7%, Afghanistan was under...
    President Reagan
  • Women and Gender in the French Wars

      The Napoleonic Wars
    In this podcast Dr Louise Carter critically examines the role of women in Britain during the French Revolution. During these wars, women were typically called on for army cooking, laundry, nursing and spying, and as such were considered part of the war machine. While women in the French wars accounted for...
    Women and Gender in the French Wars
  • Napoleon

      Impact on France
    In this podcast Dr Michael Rowe of the University of King's College University of London looks at the rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte. This podcast was funded by the Age of Revolution education legacy project.  
    Napoleon
  • Napoleon: Man and Myth

      Was Napoleon a revolutionary?
    In this podcast Professor Michael Broers of the University of Oxford looks at the significance of Napoleon Bonaparte. This podcast was funded by the Age of Revolution education legacy project and recorded with the help of Maria Edwards, Student Ambassador at the University of Kent.  
    Napoleon: Man and Myth
  • The Kingdom of Kongo 1400-1709

      Podcast
    In this podcast Dr Toby Green of King's College London discusses the Kingdom of Kongo.
    The Kingdom of Kongo 1400-1709
  • The Kingdom of Benin 1500-1750

      Podcast
    In this podcast Dr Toby Green of King's College London examines the rise and fall of the Kingdom of Benin.
    The Kingdom of Benin 1500-1750
  • The Kingdoms and Empires of Oyo and Dahomey 1608-1800

      Podcast
    In this podcast Dr Toby Green of King's College London looks at the African Kingdoms and Empires of Oyo and Dahomey 1608-1800, in the area that today is Benin and North central Nigeria.
    The Kingdoms and Empires of Oyo and Dahomey 1608-1800
  • Memorialisation and the First World War Centenary Battlefield Tours Programme

      HA Teacher Fellowship: Conflict, Art and Remembrance
    In this podcast Simon Bendry, Programme Director for the UCL Institute of Education’s First World War Centenary Battlefield Tours Programme, discusses the programme and its impact. This podcast was recorded as part of the Teacher Fellowship Programme on Conflict, Art and Remembrance.
    Memorialisation and the First World War Centenary Battlefield Tours Programme
  • Artisans and the craft economy in Scotland c.1780-1914

      Podcast
    In this podcast Professor Stana Nenadic  looks at Artisans and the craft economy in Scotland c.1780-1914 and the impact of the Industrial Revolution.
    Artisans and the craft economy in Scotland c.1780-1914
  • The Scottish Textile and Craft Industries

      Podcast
    In this set of podcasts Professor Stana Nenadic of the University of Edinburgh discusses the Scottish textile industry, the craft and artisan economy in Scotland and the impact of the Industrial Revolution.
    The Scottish Textile and Craft Industries
  • The development of the British Navy

      Podcast
    In this podcast, Professor Bruce Collins of Sheffield Hallam University explores the development of the British navy during the French Wars and the 19th century. Professor Collins outlines the place of the navy in Britain’s psyche at the beginning of the French Wars and the importance of coastal transport, as well...
    The development of the British Navy
  • An introduction to Ancient Greek Religion

      Podcast
    In this podcast written by Robert Parker, Professor Emeritus, University of Oxford, Professor Parker provides an introduction to Ancient Greek religion:  1. What do we mean by Greece?2. What is Greek Religion?3. Religion in society4.The experience of Greek religion See full set of podcasts and associated scheme of work for...
    An introduction to Ancient Greek Religion