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  • How unified was Germany in 1914?

      Unity and diversity
    In this podcast Dr Colin Storer of the University of Warwick looks at how unified Germany was on the eve of World War I. This podcast looks at the religious, linguistic and ethnic divides in Germany. How different was life for people living in towns rather than the countriside? What...
    How unified was Germany in 1914?
  • Twentieth-century Poland

      Podcast
    In this podcast Dr Janek Gryta (University of Southampton) discusses the history and development of modern Poland from the emergence of the Second Polish Republic after World War I, Poland's experience during the interwar period, its role during and the consequences of World War II, how the Polish People's Republic evolved...
    Twentieth-century Poland
  • Tsarist Russia 1855-1914.

      19th Century Russian History
    In this podcast Professor Peter Waldron of the University of East Anglia looks at Tsarist Russia 1855-1914. How effectively did Russia's rulers respond to pressures for change during this period?
    Tsarist Russia 1855-1914.
  • Gruffydd ap Cynan

      Medieval Welsh History
    Gruffudd ap Cynan (c. 1055 - 1137), sometimes written as Gruffydd ap Cynan, was King of Gwynedd from 1081 until his death in 1137.In this podcast Dr David Wyatt of Cardiff University looks at the life and significance of Gruffudd ap Cynan.
    Gruffydd ap Cynan
  • British LGBTQ+ History: 1800-1914

      Podcast
    In this podcast Dr Sean Brady of Birkbeck, University of London looks at British LGBTQ+ History from 1800-1914.
    British LGBTQ+ History: 1800-1914
  • British LGBTQ+ History: 1914-1960

      Podcast
    In this podcast Dr Matt Cook of Birkbeck, Univeristy of London examines British LGBTQ+ History from 1914-1960.
    British LGBTQ+ History: 1914-1960
  • Jewish-Christian Relations between 1100-1600

      European History
    In this podcast Professor Miri Rubin of Queen Mary University of London looks at Christian-Jewish relations in Europe between 1100-1600.
    Jewish-Christian Relations between 1100-1600
  • What was Hitler's role?

      20th Century German History
    In this podcast Dr Christina von Hodenberg of Queen Mary, University of London looks at Hitler's role and explores both Hitler's intentions and motives and the structures and local elites around him.
    What was Hitler's role?
  • Early Modern LGBTQ+ History

      Podcast
    In this podcast Professor Tim Hitchcock of the University of Sussex discusses LGBTQ+ history in Britain during the Early Modern period. Dr Hitchcock examines legal changes brought in by the Tudors, the development of Molly houses, subsequent persecution and hetero-sexism and the construction of some LGBTQ+ identities.
    Early Modern LGBTQ+ History
  • How democratic was Germany by 1914?

      Podcast
    In this podcast Dr Colin Storer of the University of Warwick looks at the origins of the democratic tradition in Germany and discusses how democratic Germany was on the eve of the First World War. Dr Storer examines to what extent was there mass participation in elections, high levels of...
    How democratic was Germany by 1914?
  • Early Modern German Witchcraft

      Early Modern German History
    In this podcast Professor Alison Rowlands of the University of Essex looks at the role and significance of magic in early modern German popular culture, the impact of the Reformation on this culture, the witch persecutions that took place across Germany and how these varied regionally and, finally, how interpretations...
    Early Modern German Witchcraft
  • How close was England to Absolutism 1660-88?

      Early Modern British History
    In this podcast Professor John Miller of Queen Mary University of London looks at English Absolutism 1660-88.
    How close was England to Absolutism 1660-88?
  • Native North Americans in Britain

      Podcast
    In this podcast Professor David Stirrup of the University of Kent looks at the relationship between the early English and British settlers and the Native North Americans they encountered. Professor Stirrup examines how this relationship and perceptions developed, the migration of Native Americans to Britain and provides insight on what...
    Native North Americans in Britain
  • Women and Gender in Medieval Islam

      Podcast
    In this podcast Dr Anna Chrysostomides of Queen Mary University of London discusses some of the current research on women and gender in medieval Islam, examines the changing role and status of women in the early years of Islam and looks at the lives of some of the key historical figures of...
    Women and Gender in Medieval Islam
  • African and Caribbean British History: Tudor Period

      Early Modern British History
    In this podcast Onyeka discusses African and Caribbean British History during the Tudor period.
    African and Caribbean British History: Tudor Period
  • 19th Century Religious Movements

      Podcast
    In this podcast Dr Janice Holmes of the Open University looks at the significance of the religious movements in the 19th century in producing social and political change in the UK.
    19th Century Religious Movements
  • African and Caribbean British History: Stuart Period

      Early Modern British History
    In this podcast Onyeka looks at African and Caribbean British History during the Stuart period.
    African and Caribbean British History: Stuart Period
  • African and Caribbean British History: Georgian Period

      Early Modern British History
    In this podcast Onyeka examines African and Caribbean British History during the Georgian period.
    African and Caribbean British History: Georgian Period
  • Henry VII and Henry VIII

      Medieval British History
    In this short podcast Dr Sean Cunningham looks at the relationship between Henry VII and his young heir Henry VIII.
    Henry VII and Henry VIII
  • Henry VII: Legitimizing his throne

      Medieval British History
    In this podcast Dr Sean Cunningham of the National Archives looks at how Henry VII legitimized and secured his seat on the throne after the War of the Roses.
    Henry VII: Legitimizing his throne
  • How did William I transform England and Wales?

      Podcast
    In this podcast Professor David Bates examines how William the Conquerer transformed England and Wales.
    How did William I transform England and Wales?
  • British Women 1500-1700

      Podcast
    In this podcast Professor Laura Gowing of King's College London looks at the how the role of women changed in Britain, both within the family and within society, between 1500-1700.
    British Women 1500-1700
  • Canadian Confederation

      Podcast
    In this podcast Professor Edward MacDonald of the University of Prince Edward Island discusses the origins of the Charlottetown Conference of 1864, Canadian Confederation and the development of Canada over the 20th Century.
    Canadian Confederation
  • Germany and Denazification

      20th Century German History
    In this podcast Dr Christina von Hodenberg of Queen Mary, University of London examines the allied occupation of Germany and the differing approaches to produce a denazified Germany.
    Germany and Denazification
  • Second Wave Feminism as a personal journey

      20th Century Women's History
    In this podcast Ms Jean Spence discusses how she discovered feminism and how being part of the feminist movement changed both hers and many other womens lives.
    Second Wave Feminism as a personal journey