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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?
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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
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The Hundred Years War
Anglo-French History
In this set of podcasts Professor Anne Curry, of the University of Southampton and former President of the Historical Association, provides an introduction to the Hundred Years War, looking at its origin, legacy and the role of Henry V and Henry VI.
The Hundred Years War
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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
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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?
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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?
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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
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An Introduction to Women in Greece and Rome
Podcast
In this podcast Dr Richard Hawley of Royal Holloway, University of London examines some of the difficulties we have with the evidence when constructing the history of Women in Ancient Greece & Rome.
An Introduction to Women in Greece and Rome
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Cold War Germany
Podcast
In this podcast Dr Holger Nehring of the University of Sheffield looks at the importance of Germany in the development of the Cold War between 1948-1989
Cold War Germany
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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
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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
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The Vikings
Medieval European History podcast
An HA Podcasted History of the Vikings featuring Professor Rosamond McKitterick.
The Vikings
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German Women 1900-1945
Modern German History
In this podcast Professor Matthew Stibbe of Sheffield Hallam University discusses how the role and status of women developed in Germany from the late 19th Century to the end of the 1940s.
German Women 1900-1945
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Was the Weimar Republic the heir to the German Empire?
Change and continuity
In this podcast Dr Colin Storer of the University of Warwick asks to what extent was the Weimar Republic a continuation of the German Empire and to what extent it was a break with the past.
Was the Weimar Republic the heir to the German Empire?
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The Nazi Economy
Podcast
In this podcast, Dr Christopher Dillon of King's College London, discusses the importance of the German economy to the rise of the Nazi Party and discusses the development of the Nazi economy between 1933 and 1945.
The Nazi Economy
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How stable was the Weimar Republic between 1924-29?
Podcast
In this podcast Professor Benjamin Ziemann of the University of Sheffield examines the stability of the Weimar Republic.
How stable was the Weimar Republic between 1924-29?
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Women in Ancient Greek & Roman Literature
Podcast
In this podcast Dr Richard Hawley of Royal Holloway, University of London looks at women in Ancient Greek and Roman literature.
Women in Ancient Greek & Roman Literature
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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?
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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
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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
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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
