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Romani History
Podcast
In this podcast Professor Eve Rosenhaft of the University of Liverpool looks at the history, diversity and development of the Romani community across Europe. She examines the role and influence of the Romani as part of European culture and history, the historic challenges they have faced and the rise of...
Romani History
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The Battle of Waterloo
European History
In this podcast Professor Alan Forrest discusses the origins, development and the significance of the Battle of Waterloo.
The Battle of Waterloo
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The Peninsular War
European History
In this podcast Professor Charles Esdaile of the University of Liverpool looks at the origins, development and significance of the Peninsular War.
The Peninsular War
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The French Revolution and the Terror
Podcasted history
In this podcast Professor David Andress of the University of Portsmouth looks at how the French Revolution developed and the emergence of the Terror.
The French Revolution and the Terror
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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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An Introduction to the German Democratic Republic
Modern German History
In this podcast Professor Matthew Stibbe of Sheffield Hallam University provides an introduction to the German Democratic Republic.
An Introduction to the German Democratic Republic
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Life in East Germany and the collapse of the GDR
Modern German History
In this podcast Dr Hester Vaizey looks at what life was like for East Germans and also examines what led to the collapse of the GDR and the impact of reunification.
Life in East Germany and the collapse of the GDR
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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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The Origins of the Spanish Civil War
A Modern History of Spain
In this podcast Dr Peter Anderson of the University of Leeds looks at the origins of the Spanish Civil War.
The Origins of the Spanish Civil War
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Remembering the Siege of Sarajevo
Podcast
The Balkan Crisis of the 1990s was tragic yet also extremely complex with many different perspectives of events.
In this podcast, Rešad Trbonja recounts his own experience of being a young Bosnian Muslim during the Siege of Sarajevo. Rešad is talking to HA Education Manager Melanie Jones who was invited to visit Bosnia-Herzegovina in 2017...
Remembering the Siege of Sarajevo
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Britain in the Age of Revolutions
Video podcast series by History Hub, Royal Holloway, University of London
In this series of videos, produced by Royal Holloway, University of London, staff and students explore British responses to the American and French Revolutions. This playlist includes videos looking at the origins of the American Revolution; specific questions like ‘Why didn’t French-Canadians join the revolution?; and actor readings of key...
Britain in the Age of Revolutions
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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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 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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Bismarck, German Unification & the Rise of the German Empire
Podcast
In this podcast Dr Colin Storer of the University of Warwick looks at the life of Otto von Birsmarck (1815-1898), his role in German unification, the rise of the German Empire, his downfall and his legacy.
1. Bismarck’s background. 2. Career progression. 3. How important was Bismarck to the cause...
Bismarck, German Unification & the Rise of the German Empire
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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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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?
