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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 Challenger Expedition

      The History of the Royal Society
    In this podcast Dr Jordan Goodman looks at the Challenger Expedition and its' scientific significance. The Challenger expedition of 1872 to 1876 was a scientific exercise that made many discoveries to lay the foundation of oceanography. The expedition was named after the mother vessel, HMS Challenger.
    The Challenger Expedition

  • Power, Protest and Music in the United States

      A History of the United States
    In this podcast Professor Brian Ward of Northumbria University discusses the role and significance of music in the American Civil Rights movement.
    Power, Protest and Music in the United States

  • The Scottish Textile and Craft Industries

      Podcast
    In this set of podcasts Professor Stana Nenadic of the University of Edinburgh discusses the Scottish textile industry, the craft and artisan economy in Scotland and the impact of the Industrial Revolution.
    The Scottish Textile and Craft Industries

  • President Reagan

      Redefining the American Dream
    In this podcast Professor Iwan Morgan of University College London examines the impact and significance of Ronald Reagan's presidency. Jimmy Carter came to the re-election bid with an America suffering from a serious bout of low morale. Inflation was 13% a year and unemployment was at 7%, Afghanistan was under...
    President Reagan

  • The Rift between the churches of Rome and Constantinople

      The History of Christianity
    This podcast looks at the relations between the Papacy and the Patriarchate of Constantinople - between Schism and Union.
    The Rift between the churches of Rome and Constantinople

  • Origins of the European Financial Markets

      Podcast
    In this podcast Dr Anne Murphy of the University of Hertfordshire looks at the early origins of the European financial markets from the Italian Renaissance to the present day. Dr Murphy also provides a useful introduction to finance, the stock market and the bond market.
    Origins of the European Financial Markets

  • Legacy of the Crusades

      Medieval World History
    In this podcast Professor Jonathan Riley-Smith looks at the initial and long term effects of Crusades and examines how they have been treated by both western and eastern historians and thinkers over time.
    Legacy of the Crusades

  • Britain and Europe 1945-2005

      Podcast
    In this podcast Professor Stanley Henig of the University of Lancaster looks at Britain's relationship with Europe from 1945-2005.
    Britain and Europe 1945-2005

  • 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

  • The Jacobites

      Scottish History
    In this podcast Dr Nigel Aston of the University of Leicester examines the Jacobites and the Jacobite risings that took place between 1688 and 1746.
    The Jacobites

  • Captain Cook & the discovery of Australia & New Zealand

      The History of the Royal Society
    In this podcast Dr Jordan Goodman discusses Captain Cook and the discovery of Australia & New Zealand.
    Captain Cook & the discovery of Australia & New Zealand

  • 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

  • Magna Carta in the 14th Century

      Podcast
    In this podcast Professor Nigel Saul of Royal Holloway, University of London, examines the changing importance of Magna Carta during the 14th century.
    Magna Carta in the 14th Century

  • 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

  • Henry I and the Coronation Charter

      Podcast
    In this podcast Professor Nicholas Vincent discusses Henry I and the Coronation Charter. The Coronation Charter is considered a precursor to Magna Carta.
    Henry I and the Coronation Charter

  • The Royal Society & the Royal Navy

      The History of the Royal Society
    In this podcast Dr Jordan Goodman discusses the Royal Society and Royal Navy expeditions between 1800 and 1850.
    The Royal Society & the Royal Navy

  • Artisans and the craft economy in Scotland c.1780-1914

      Podcast
    In this podcast Professor Stana Nenadic  looks at Artisans and the craft economy in Scotland c.1780-1914 and the impact of the Industrial Revolution.
    Artisans and the craft economy in Scotland c.1780-1914

  • 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)

  • An Introduction to the Renaissance

      European History
    In this podcast Dr Gabriele Neher of the University of Nottingham provides an introduction to the Renaissance.
    An Introduction to the Renaissance

  • 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

  • Charles Darwin's Early Life & the Voyage of the Beagle

      The History of Science
    In this podcast Professor Jim Secord and Dr Alison Pearn of the Darwin Correspondence Project look at Darwin's early life, education and the Voyage of the Beagle.
    Charles Darwin's Early Life & the Voyage of the Beagle

  • The Scottish Islands in the Medieval Period

      Scottish History
    In this short podcast Dr Alex Woolf looks at the slow Gaelicisation of the Scottish islands over the medieval period.
    The Scottish Islands in the Medieval Period

  • Christianity in the Roman Empire

      Podcast
    In this podcast Dr Emma-Jayne Graham and Professor Helen King of the Open University discuss how Christianity became the dominant religion of the Roman world.
    Christianity in the Roman Empire