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The Huns
Ancient European History
In this podcast Professor Peter Heather of King's College London looks at the history of the Huns.
The Huns were a nomadic people who lived in Central Asia, the Caucasus, and Eastern Europe between the 4th and 6th century AD. The Huns' arrival to Europe is associated with the migration westward of an Iranian people, the Alans. By 370 AD,...
The Huns
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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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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?
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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?
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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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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
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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?
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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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The Fall of the Western Roman Empire
Ancient European History
In this podcasts Professor Peter Heather of King's College London duscusses the division of the Roman Empire and the fall of the Western Roman Empire.
The fall of the Western Roman Empire, was the loss of central political control in the Western Roman Empire, a process in which the Empire failed to...
The Fall of the Western Roman Empire
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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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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
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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
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The Origins of the Reformation
The History of Christianity
In this podcast Professor Peter Marshall of Warwick University takes you through the causes of the Reformation, explanations of why this Reformation was successful, the importance of technological developments to the Reformation and why a de-centralised Germany proved fertile grounds for the development of the Reformation.
The Origins of the Reformation
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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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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
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The Reformation: Key Figures and Groups
The History of Christianity
In this podcast Dr Penny Roberts of Warwick University takes you through the other key contributors to the international appeal of the reform movement aside from Calvin or Luther: Zwingli , Bullinger, Theodore Bezer, Martin Bucer and also radicals, rebels and resistance: the Huguenots, the Dutch rebellion, the Anabaptists and...
The Reformation: Key Figures and Groups
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The Reformation: The Response of the Holy Roman Empire
The History of Christianity
In this podcast Dr Henry Cohn of Warwick University takes you through the importance of relations with the state for the survival and growth of Protestantism, division and the Peasants War, the rise of state control over the Church, the response of the Emperor and the limitations of imperial power,...
The Reformation: The Response of the Holy Roman Empire
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Martin Luther and John Calvin
The History of Christianity
In this podcast Professor Peter Marshall of Warwick University takes you through the importance of Martin Luther to the Protestant Reformation, the implications of Luther's teachings, how Luther's teachings were interpreted and mis-interpreted, the need for support from the political authorities, internal protestant disputes, the rise of Calvin and a...
Martin Luther and John Calvin
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
