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  • 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

  • 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

  • The Mali Empire (1226-1670)

      Podcast
    In this podcast Professor Kevin MacDonald (University College London) examines the history of the Mali Empire, discusses the importance of using both oral history and archaeology to construct this history and also reflects upon the empire’s legacy. The Mali Empire was an empire in West Africa from c. 1226 to 1670. The empire was founded by Sundiata Keita (c. 1214...
    The Mali Empire (1226-1670)

  • The American Civil War

      The History of the United States
    In this set of podcasts Dr Adam Smith of University College London looks at the origins, the development and the significance of the American Civil War.
    The American Civil War

  • Legacy of the Crusades

      Medieval World History
    In this podcast Professor Jonathan Riley-Smith looks at the initial and long term effects of Crusades and examines how they have been treated by both western and eastern historians and thinkers over time.
    Legacy of the Crusades

  • 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

  • The Vikings in Scotland

      Scottish History podcast
    In this short podcast Dr Alex Woolf of the University of St Andrews discusses the impact of the Vikings on Scotland.
    The Vikings in Scotland

  • The Royal Society & the Royal Navy

      The History of the Royal Society
    In this podcast Dr Jordan Goodman discusses the Royal Society and Royal Navy expeditions between 1800 and 1850.
    The Royal Society & the Royal Navy

  • The Legacy of Joseph Banks

      The History of the Royal Society
    In this podcast Dr Jordan Goodman discusses the legacy of Joseph Banks. In 1778, Joseph Banks (1743-1820) was elected President of the Royal Society, a post he held until his death.
    The Legacy of Joseph Banks

  • The Abbasid Caliphate

      Medieval World History
    In this set of podcasts Emeritus Professor Gerald Hawting of SOAS, University of London provides an introduction to the Abbasid (750-1258) Caliphate.
    The Abbasid Caliphate

  • The Umayyad Caliphate

      Medieval World History
    In this set of podcasts Emeritus Professor Gerald Hawting of SOAS, University of London provides an introduction to the Umayyad (661-750) Caliphate.
    The Umayyad Caliphate

  • Women & Medicine in Ancient Greece & Rome

      Ancient European History
    In this podcast Dr Richard Hawley of Royal Holloway, University of London, examines women and medicine in Ancient Greece & Rome.
    Women & Medicine in Ancient Greece & Rome

  • Women and the Family in Ancient Greece and Rome

      Ancient European History
    In this podcast Dr Richard Hawley of Royal Holloway, University of London, looks at women and the family in Ancient Greece and Rome.
    Women and the Family in Ancient Greece and Rome

  • Gender in Ancient Greece and Rome

      Ancient European History
    In this podcast Dr Richard Hawley of Royal Holloway, University of London looks at gender in Ancient Greece & Rome.
    Gender in Ancient Greece and Rome

  • Women & Religion in Ancient Greece & Rome

      Ancient European History
    In this podcast Dr Richard Hawley of Royal Holloway, University of London looks at the role and position of women in Ancient Greece and Rome.
    Women & Religion in Ancient Greece & Rome

  • Women's Voices in Ancient Greece & Rome

      Ancient European History
    In this podcast Dr Richard Hawley of Royal Holloway, University of London discusses women writers in Ancient Greece & Rome such as Sappho.
    Women's Voices in Ancient Greece & Rome

  • Ancient Greece & Rome: Similarities and Differences

      Ancient European History
    In this podcast Dr Ursula Rothe & Dr Colin Andrews of the Open University discuss how the social, moral and religious life in Rome differed from that of ancient Greece.
    Ancient Greece & Rome: Similarities and Differences

  • Latin Poets and their Role in Roman Society

      Ancient European History
    In this podcast Dr Joanna Paul & Dr Paula Jones of the Open University discuss the role and significance of the Latin Poets in Roman society.
    Latin Poets and their Role in Roman Society

  • Roman Imperial Society

      Ancient European History
    In this podcast Dr Emma-Jayne Graham and Dr Ursula Rothe of the Open University examine Roman Imperial Society.
    Roman Imperial Society

  • Structures of power in the Byzantine Empire

      The History of the Byzantine Empire
    In this podcast Dr Dionysios Stathakopoulos looks at the court, the Church and the army as well as social stratification in the Byzantine Empire.
    Structures of power in the Byzantine Empire

  • Greek Drama

      Ancient European History
    In this podcast Dr Fiona Hobden of the University of Liberpool looks at the legacy of Ancient Greek Drama.
    Greek Drama

  • Greek Comedy

      Ancient European History
    In this podcast Dr Fiona Hobden of the University of Liverpool discusses what Greek Comedy can tell us about society of ancient Greece.
    Greek Comedy

  • Greek Tragedy

      Ancient European History
    In this podcast Dr Fiona Hobden of the University of Liverpool discusses what Greek Tragedy can tell us about society of ancient Greece.
    Greek Tragedy

  • The Challenger Expedition

      The History of the Royal Society
    In this podcast Dr Jordan Goodman looks at the Challenger Expedition and its' scientific significance. The Challenger expedition of 1872 to 1876 was a scientific exercise that made many discoveries to lay the foundation of oceanography. The expedition was named after the mother vessel, HMS Challenger.
    The Challenger Expedition