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  • 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 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
  • The Significance of the Brezhnev Era

      20th Century Russian History
    In this podcast Dr Edwin Bacon of Birkbeck University of London examines the USSR from 1968-1982 and the significance of the Brezhnev era?
    The Significance of the Brezhnev Era
  • The AIDS Crisis in America

      A History of the United States
    The United States was the epicenter of the AIDS epidemic of the 1980s, first noticed by doctors in young gay men in Los Angeles, New York City, and San Francisco in 1981. By 1995 AIDS had become the leading cause of death among all Americans aged 25 to 44 with...
    The AIDS Crisis in America
  • The Impact of Stalin's Leadership 1924-1941

      20th Century Russian History
    In this podcast Dr Jonathan Davis of Anglia Ruskin University look at the USSR from 1924-1941 and the impact of Stalin's leadership in the USSR during this period.
    The Impact of Stalin's Leadership 1924-1941
  • The Fall of the Romanovs 1906-1917

      20th Century Russian History
    In this podcast Professor Peter Waldron of the University of East Anglia looks at Russia 1906-1917: What were the key factors that led to the Romanov's downfall?
    The Fall of the Romanovs 1906-1917
  • The American Trade Union Movement

      A History of the United States
    In this podcast Dr Christopher Phelps of the University of Nottingham discusses the origins of the American Trade Union and Labour movements and looks at how they developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
    The American Trade Union Movement
  • The Early Stuart Parliaments

      The History of Democracy in Britain
    In this podcast Mr Simon Healy from the History of Parliament Research Project looks at the Early Stuart Parliaments.
    The Early Stuart Parliaments
  • What was the Byzantine Empire?

      The History of the Byzantine Empire
    In this podcast Dr Dionysios Stathakopoulos covers the basics: name, dates, geography, origins in the Late Roman Empire, and how the Byzantine Empire fits with Medieval History, East and West in general.
    What was the Byzantine Empire?
  • Joseph Banks (The Early Years)

      The History of the Royal Society
    In this podcast Dr Jordan Goodman discusses the early life of Joseph Banks. In 1778, Joseph Banks (1743-1820) was elected President of the Royal Society, a post he held until his death. There was no one in science, politics and culture, whom Banks did not know.
    Joseph Banks (The Early Years)
  • The Origins of the British Empire

      Early Modern World History
    In this podcast Professor Trevor Burnard of the University of Warwick looks at the the primary forces which led to the development of the British Empire, the role of commerce and trade, the role of war in imperial expansion during this period and the importance of the slave trade.
    The Origins of the British Empire
  • Henry VII - decreasing the power of the Nobility

      Medieval British History
    In this podcast Dr Sean Cunnigham examines how did Henry VII decreased the power of the nobility whilst simultaneously increasing the power of the monarchy.
    Henry VII - decreasing the power of the Nobility
  • Roman Britain

      Ancient British History
    An HA Podcasted History of Roman Britain featuring Guy de la Bédoyère.
    Roman Britain
  • Detente - The Cold War

      Podcast
    What brought about the era of detente between the Superpowers in the 1970s? In this podcast Dr Alex Pravda of St Antony's College, University of Oxford the impact and significance of the Policy of Detente.
    Detente - The Cold War
  • The Anglo-Saxons

      Podcast
    In this HA Podcast Series Professor Joanna Story of the University of Leicester looks at the history of the Anglo-Saxons.
    The Anglo-Saxons
  • Impact of the Cold War on the ordinary Russian Family

      Podcast
    In this podcast Dr Elena Hore of the University of Essex talks about her experience growing up in Moscow in the 1950s and 60s.
    Impact of the Cold War on the ordinary Russian Family
  • Impact of the Cold War on British and US Families.

      Podcast
    In this podcast Dr Matthew Grant of Teeside University examines the effect of the Cold War on ordinary people in the US and UK.
    Impact of the Cold War on British and US Families.
  • Origins of the Northern Irish Civil Rights Movement

      Northern Irish History
    In this podcast Dr Stuart Aveyard of Queens University Belfast looks at the origins of the Northern Irish Civil rights movement that developed in the 60s and 70s and the impact of Bloody Sunday.
    Origins of the Northern Irish Civil Rights Movement
  • The Byzantine Empire & Regional Rivals

      From global to regional superpower
    In this podcast Dr Dionysios Stathakopoulos looks at the period from 500-1204 charting the history of the Empire as it met with formidable enemies and had to adapt to change.
    The Byzantine Empire & Regional Rivals
  • The Rise and Fall of Cardinal Wolsey

      Early Modern British History
    In this podcast Dr Steven Gunn of Merton College, Oxford, looks at the rise of Wolsey, his foreign and domestic policy, failure in the 1520s and loss of favour, Wolsey's Rivals and his divided responsibilities: Papal servant vs Kings man.
    The Rise and Fall of Cardinal Wolsey
  • Charlemagne and the Carolingians

      Podcast
    In this HA Podcast Series Professor Joanna Story of the University of Leicester discusses Charlemagne and the Carolingian Empire.
    Charlemagne and the Carolingians
  • 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
  • The US LGBTQ+ Movement from the 1990s

      A History of the United States
    In this podcast Joshua Hollands of University College London looks at the history of the US LGBTQ+ movement from the early 1990s to the present.
    The US LGBTQ+ Movement from the 1990s
  • The British Humanist Association

      Podcast
    In this podcast Andrew Copson, Chief Executive of the British Humanist Association looks at the origins and history the British Humanist Association.
    The British Humanist Association