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  • The Union of the Crowns

      17th Century British History
    In this podcast Dr Laura Stewart of Birkbeck, University of London looks at the Union of the Crowns of Scotland and England and the impact this Union had across Britain and Ireland.
    The Union of the Crowns

  • The Acts of Union

      18th Century British History
    In this podcast Dr Alex Murdoch of the University of Edinburgh looks at the origins and significance of the 1707 Acts of Union that joined the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of Scotland (previously separate states, with separate legislatures but with the same monarch) into a single, united kingdom...
    The Acts of Union

  • 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

  • The American Civil War

      The History of the United States
    In this set of podcasts Dr Adam Smith of University College London looks at the origins, the development and the significance of the American Civil War.
    The American Civil War

  • The Parliament Act of 1911

      The History of Democracy in Britain
    In this podcast Dr Rosie Kennedy of Goldsmiths College, University of London discusses the origins and significance of the Parliament Act of 1911, the historic confrontation between the House of Lords and the House of Commons and the emergence of a more democratic political system.
    The Parliament Act of 1911

  • Parliamentary Politics in the 18th Century

      The History of Democracy in Britain
    In this podcast Dr Nigel Aston of the University of Leicester discusses the development of Parliament and Party politics in 18th century Britain.
    Parliamentary Politics in the 18th Century

  • 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

  • How close was England to Absolutism 1660-88?

      Early Modern British History
    In this podcast Professor John Miller of Queen Mary University of London looks at English Absolutism 1660-88.
    How close was England to Absolutism 1660-88?

  • Was the Protectorate a Military Dictatorship?

      Early Modern British History
    In this podcast Professor Barry Coward, former President of the Historical Association asks: "Was the Cromwellian Protectorate a military dictatorship?"
    Was the Protectorate a Military Dictatorship?

  • The Commonwealth, Protectorate and Radicalism

      Early Modern British History
    In this podcast Professor Peter Gaunt of the University of Chester discusses the strengths and weaknesses of of the Commonwealth and Protectorate from 1649-60 and examines how radical the new republic was.
    The Commonwealth, Protectorate and Radicalism

  • The Civil War: England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales.

      Early Modern British History
    In this podcast Professor Michael Braddick looks at the impact of the Civil War on relations between England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales.
    The Civil War: England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales.

  • The failure of negotiated settlement

      Early Modern British History
    In this podcast Professor Michael Braddick of the University of Sheffield looks at why it proved impossible to achieve a negotiated settletment between 1646 and 1649.
    The failure of negotiated settlement

  • Henry VII: Legitimizing his throne

      Medieval British History
    In this podcast Dr Sean Cunningham of the National Archives looks at how Henry VII legitimized and secured his seat on the throne after the War of the Roses.
    Henry VII: Legitimizing his throne

  • The Wars of the Roses

      Medieval British History
    In this podcast Professor Michael Hicks of the University of Winchester looks at the origins, the development and the conclusion of the Wars of the Roses.
    The Wars of the Roses

  • Richard II and the Peasants' Revolt

      Medieval British History
    In this podcast Dr James Davis of Queens University Belfast discusses the reign of Richard II and the origins and significance of the Peasants' Revolt.
    Richard II and the Peasants' Revolt

  • The Northern Irish Troubles and the Good Friday Agreement

      Northern Irish History
    In this podcast Dr Stuart Aveyard looks at how 'the Troubles' developed over the 1970s, 80s and 90s and discusses the key factors that led to the Good Friday Agreement of 1998.
    The Northern Irish Troubles and the Good Friday Agreement

  • 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 Movement for Irish Home Rule/Independence between 1891 & 1914

      20th Century Irish History
    In this podcast Dr Matthew Kelly looks at how the movement toward Home Rule and Independence developed between 1891 and 1914 and the divisions that it created within Ireland and within Britain.
    The Movement for Irish Home Rule/Independence between 1891 & 1914

  • The Development of the Irish Nationalist and Unionist Movements in the 19th Century

      19th Century Irish History
    In this podcast Dr Matthew Kelly of the University of Southampton discusses how the Nationalist and Unionist movements developed during the 19th century, looking at their initial objectives and the impacts these movements had on Anglo-Irish relations.
    The Development of the Irish Nationalist and Unionist Movements in the 19th Century

  • Britain & Ireland in the early 19th Century

      19th Century Irish History
    In this podcast Professor Peter Gray of Queen's University Belfast looks at the origins of the demands for a change to the constitutional relationship between Britain and Ireland in the early 19th century and the factors that were leading to division between the Catholic and Protestant communities in this period.
    Britain & Ireland in the early 19th Century

  • Second Wave Feminism in the UK

      20th Century Women's History
    In this podcast Ms Jean Spence looks at the origins, the development and the gains achieved by second wave feminism.
    Second Wave Feminism in the UK

  • UK Women's Movement: How did Women achieve the Vote?

      20th Century Women's History
    In this podcast Professor June Hannam of the University of the West of England looks at the key forces that led to women achiving the vote in the early 20th century.
    UK Women's Movement: How did Women achieve the Vote?

  • The Origins of the Victorian Women's Movement

      19th Century Women's History
    In this podcast Professor June Hannam of the University of the West of England looks at the origins of the Victorian Women's Movement and how the movement developed in the 19th century
    The Origins of the Victorian Women's Movement

  • 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

  • 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?