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Elizabeth I and Spain: The road to war
Early Modern British History
In this podcast Dr Sue Doran of Christ Church College, Oxford, discusses whether war with Spain was inevitable, why Tudor relations with Spain decline, the Netherlands, Elizabeth I's desire to avoid war, 1581 and the road to war.
Elizabeth I and Spain: The road to war
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The British Empire: Relations with the American colonies
Early Modern World History
In this podcast Professor Stephen Conway of University College London discusses the relations between the American colonies and Britain before, during and after the American War of Independence.
The British Empire: Relations with the American colonies
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The First Crusade - Causes and Consequences
Medieval World History
In this podcast Professor Jonathan Riley-Smith gives an outline of events and causes of the First Crusade.
The First Crusade - Causes and Consequences
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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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UK 1964-79 - Domestic problems under the Labour and Conservative Governments
20th Century British History
In this podcast Professor Keith Laybourn of the University of Huddersfield discusses the key reasons for the growing domestic problems under the Labour and Conservative Governments 1964-79 and looks at the effectiveness of their response.
UK 1964-79 - Domestic problems under the Labour and Conservative Governments
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How did the UK Women's Movement develop and change after enfranchisement?
20th Century Women's History
In this podcast Dr Anne Logan of the University of Kent looks at how the Women's Movement developed and changed in the years subsequent to achieving the vote.
How did the UK Women's Movement develop and change after enfranchisement?
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The First Crusade - Development across Europe and Asia Minor
Medieval World History
In this podcast Professor Riley-Smith looks at the epic nature of the First Crusade and how the crusade proceeded across Europe and Asia Minor.
The First Crusade - Development across Europe and Asia Minor
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Re-imagining Democracy
The History of Democracy
The following set of podcasts feature Professor Mark Philp of the University of Warwick discussing how peoples perceptions of democracy changed between 1750 and 1850 and is based on the findings of the Re-imagining democracy project, begun in 2005 by Joanna Innes and Mark Philp.
Re-imagining Democracy
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Christianity and Medieval European Life
The History of Christianity
In this podcast Professor Miri Rubin of Queen Mary University of London discusses the influence of Christianity on medieval European life.
Christianity and Medieval European Life
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Nixon & Watergate
A History of the United States
In this podcast Professor Iwan Morgan of University College London looks at President Nixon's first term in office, the Watergate Scandal and the significance of the scandal on American politics.
Nixon & Watergate
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Iconoclasm
The History of the Byzantine Empire
This podcasts looks at the two periods in the history of the Byzantine Empire when the use of religious images or icons was opposed by religious and imperial authorities within the Eastern Church and the temporal imperial hierarchy.
Iconoclasm
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Simon de Montfort
The History of Democracy in Britain
In this podcast Professor David Carpenter looks at the life and significance of Simon de Montfort, democracy and the rise of the House of Commons.
Simon de Montfort
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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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Edward I: Law and State
The History of Democracy in Britain
In this podcast Dr Philip Morgan discusses Edward I's impact on Law and State.
Edward I: Law and State
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Booker T. Washington
Podcasted history: A History of the United States
Booker T Washington was the most influential African American leader at the turn of the 20th Century – so much so that at the time of his death he was described by someone as the 'most distinguished man, white or black who has come out of the South since the...
Booker T. Washington
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Early British Radicals
The History of Democracy in Britain
In this podcast Professor Eric Evans looks at the early British radicals from Thomas Paine and Mary Wollenstoncraft to the Peterloo Massacre and the Reform Crisis.
Early British Radicals
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Gladstone and Disraeli - Reform and Rivalry
Podcasted history: The History of Democracy in Britain
In this podcast Professor Eric Evans discusses the relationship and rivalry between Gladstone and Disraeli and their reforms.
Gladstone and Disraeli - Reform and Rivalry
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Envoi: First World War Memories
Branch podcast
During the recent First World War centenary many HA branches held lectures and talks about a variety of aspects of the war. Some had outings and many looked at their local war memorials or Pals Battalions. The Glasgow and West of Scotland Branch decided that as many of their members...
Envoi: First World War Memories
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Tudor Royal Authority
Early Modern British History
In this podcast Dr Sue Doran of Christ Church College, Oxford, looks at the changing nature of royal authority under the Tudors, the impact of the Reformation and the development of a print culture, propaganda, the influence of gender, the extent to which faction undermined royal authority and faction under...
Tudor Royal Authority
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Cardinal Wolsey - Career and Legacy
Early Modern British History
In this podcast Dr Steven Gunn of Merton College, Oxford, discusses Wolsey as a statesman, historical interpretation, the revival of strength of royal government, the church, reform, heresy and education, Wolsey's impact on government, Wolsey and finance, Wolsey and military, Wolsey and social policy and Wolsey's legacy.
Cardinal Wolsey - Career and Legacy
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Mary Tudor
Early Modern British History
In this podcast Dr Anna Whitelock of Royal Holloway, University of London discusses perceptions of Mary Tudor, Mary Tudor's background, her submission to Henry VIII and the rise of a warrior princess, Mary as a courageous political pioneer, Mary and religion, negative critiques, Mary and policy making, Phillip as king...
Mary Tudor
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Tudor Rebellions: Henry VII - Elizabeth I
Early Modern British History
In this podcast Dr Steven Gunn of Merton College, Oxford, looks at the causes of rebellions, changes and continuity in the nature of rebellion, how historians have approached Tudor rebellion, rebellion as a process of negotiation, ways in which Tudor governments avoided rebellion, new ways to communicate, the growth of...
Tudor Rebellions: Henry VII - Elizabeth I
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England's Immigrants 1330-1550
Podcast
In this podcast Professor Ormrod explores the extensive archival evidence about the names, origins, occupations and households of a significant number of foreigners who chose to make their lives and livelihoods in England in the era of the Hundred Years War, the Black Death and the Wars of the Roses.
England's Immigrants 1330-1550
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Britain's Retreat from Empire
20th Century British History
In this podcast Professor A J Stockwell looks at Britain's retreat from Empire from 1914, examining how and why this retreat began, the pressure for independence across the Empire, new imperialism, the changing relationship between rulers and ruled, how Britain attempted to manage retreat, decolonisation and the legacy of the...
Britain's Retreat from Empire
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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.
