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  • 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
  • Ancient Greek Myths and Legends

      Ancient European History
    In this podcast Dr Fiona Hobden of the University of Liverpool looks at what Greek myths and legends can tell us about how the early ancient Greeks saw their world.
    Ancient Greek Myths and Legends
  • The Fall of the Roman Republic

      Ancient European History
    In this podcast Dr Federico Santangelo of the University of Newcastle examines the key factors that led to the fall of the Roman Republic.
    The Fall of the Roman Republic
  • Challenges to the Roman Republic

      Ancient European History
    In this podcast Dr Federico Santangelo looks at the challenges the Roman Republic faced both internally and externally.
    Challenges to the Roman Republic
  • The Origins and Structure of the Roman Republic

      Ancient European History
    In this podcast Dr Federico Santangelo of the University of Newcastle looks at the origins of the Roman Republic, how was it structured and how did the Republic developed politically and culturally.
    The Origins and Structure of the Roman Republic
  • Sources for the Roman Republic

      Ancient European History
    In this podcast Dr Federico Santangelo of the University of Newcastle discusses the sources historians use when studying early Roman history.
    Sources for the Roman Republic
  • The French Wars of Religion

      A History of Early Modern France
    In this podcast Dr Stuart Carroll looks back at Europe’s wars of religion - the most prolonged of these being the French Wars of Religion. He examines their outbreak, why they lasted so long, why they were so violent and their long-term impact.
    The French Wars of Religion
  • 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
  • How popular was the Nazi regime?

      20th Century German History
    In this podcast Sir Ian Kershaw looks at the popularity of the Nazi regime.
    How popular was the Nazi regime?
  • Nazi Policy: From persecution to extermination

      20th Century German History
    In this podcast Sir Ian Kershaw examines how Nazi policy on the Jews progressed from persecution to extermination.
    Nazi Policy: From persecution to extermination
  • Nazi creation of a Volksgemeinschaft

      20th Century German History
    In this podcast Professor Stephenson examines the extent that the Nazis were able to create a Volksgemeinschaft and the role propaganda played. 1. Nazi creation of a Volksgemeinschaft: Introduction 2. Equality but only amongst Aryans. Class irrelevant. 3. Indoctrination: promoting an unconditional sense of solidarity amongst Aryans. 4. Traditional allegiances...
    Nazi creation of a Volksgemeinschaft
  • 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?
  • The Rise of the Nazi Party

      20th Century German History
    In this podcast Professor Stephenson looks at the rise of the Nazi Party: How important to Nazi support were the crises of 1923? How important was the Wall Street Crash to the Nazi seizure of power in 1933? To what extent was the Nazi seizure of power a legal revolution?
    The Rise of the Nazi Party
  • What was Nazi ideology?

      20th Century German History
    In this podcast Professor Benjamin Ziemann of the University of Sheffield looks at Nazi ideology.
    What was Nazi ideology?
  • How was the Nazi Party formed?

      20th Century German History
    In this podcast Professor Benjamin Ziemann of the University of Sheffield talks about how the Nazi Party was formed.
    How was the Nazi Party formed?
  • What were the strengths and weaknesses of the Weimar Republic?

      20th Century German History
    In this podcast Professor Benjamin Ziemann of the University of Sheffield looks at the strengths and weaknesses of the Weimar Republic.
    What were the strengths and weaknesses of the Weimar Republic?
  • Interpretations of the Spanish Golden Age

      Early Modern European History
    What was the long term impact of the Spanish Golden Age? How have interpretations of this period changed over time?
    Interpretations of the Spanish Golden Age
  • Spain and Europe during the Spanish Golden Age

      Early Modern European History
    In this podcast Dr Glyn Redworth looks at the impact of Spain relations with its neighbours, foreign perspectives of Spain; the black legend of Spain, ideological differences and ideological prejudice.
    Spain and Europe during the Spanish Golden Age
  • The Spanish Inquisition

      Early Modern European History
    In this podcast Dr Francois Soyer looks at the origins, organisation and impact of the Spanish Inquisition.
    The Spanish Inquisition
  • Phillip II of Spain

      Early Modern European History
    In this podcast Dr Francois Soyer looks at Phillip II's reign, how his government worked, the emergence of a new social class in Spain, the problems with personal rule: inefficiency, corruption and unrealistic expectations and Hapsburg rule under Phillip, bureaucracy and the growth of modern government.
    Phillip II of Spain
  • Charles V of Spain

      Early Modern European History
    In this podcast Dr Glyn Redworth looks at the reign of Charles V of Spain.
    Charles V of Spain
  • Ferdinand and Isabella: the Unification of Spain

      Early Modern European History
    In this podcast Dr Glyn Redworth examines the cultural differences and differences of ambition of Ferdinand and Isabella, their marriage as a personal union as opposed to political union, what happened after the death of Queen Isabella in 1504 and motives for unification.
    Ferdinand and Isabella: the Unification of Spain
  • The Vikings

      Medieval European History podcast
    An HA Podcasted History of the Vikings featuring Professor Rosamond McKitterick.
    The Vikings
  • Recorded webinar: Researching the history of migration and refugees in Europe

      When the present informs the past
    Research on the history of migration continues to flourish and grow, but scholarship is also becoming increasingly splintered, often focusing on particular settings or population groups. Migration is often used as a way to discuss questions of national identity or diverse religious, ethnic, religious and local identities in the UK,...
    Recorded webinar: Researching the history of migration and refugees in Europe
  • Film: A conversation on Goethe with A.N. Wilson

      Article
    In Goethe: His Faustian life, award-winning biographer, critic and writer A. N. Wilson tells the spellbinding story of the life of Goethe. From his youth as a wild literary prodigy, to his later years as Germany’s most heroic intellectual figure, Wilson hones in on Goethe’s undying obsession with the work he would spend his...
    Film: A conversation on Goethe with A.N. Wilson