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  • The Chartists

      The History of Democracy in Britain
    In this podcast Professor Eric Evans examines the development of the Chartist movement and its legacy.
    The Chartists
  • 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?
  • Henry II, the Common Law and Becket

      Podcast
    In this podcast Professor Nicholas Vincent of the University of East Anglia looks at the reign of Henry II, the establishment of the Common Law and relations with Henry's relationship with Thomas a Becket.
    Henry II, the Common Law and Becket
  • 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
  • Ideology and the Cold War

      Podcast
    In this podcast from 2013, Dr Elena Hore of the University of Essex discusses the ideological origins of the Cold War.
    Ideology and the Cold War
  • The Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament

      Podcast
    In this podcast Kate Hudson, the General Secretary of CND, looks at the history of CND in the 20th and 21st Century.
    The Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament
  • 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?
  • 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
  • The Opium Wars

      19th Century Chinese History
    In this podcast Dr. Yangwen Zheng of the University of Manchester looks at the origins, theatre and consequences of the Opium Wars. Dr Yangwen Zheng's essential textbook Ten Lessons in Modern Chinese History is now available. Written for university entry-level students and A-level teachers and students, it uses primary sources to tell the story...
    The Opium Wars
  • 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
  • British LGBTQ+ Community: Changes over the last 200 years

      Podcast
    In this podcast Professor Sally R Munt looks at how the lives of individuals within the LGBTQ+ community have changed over the last 200 years and asks: what accounts for this change?
    British LGBTQ+ Community: Changes over the last 200 years
  • The British LGBTQ+ Civil Rights Movement: 1960-present

      Podcast
    In this podcast Professor Sally R Munt of the University of Sussex discusses The origins and devlopment of the British LGBT Civil Rights Movement.
    The British LGBTQ+ Civil Rights Movement: 1960-present
  • 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?
  • The Development of Parliament during the Tudor period

      The History of Democracy in Britain
    In this podcast Dr Sue Doran looks at Parliament as a point of contact between the crown and the community, she explores whether there was an organised puritan opposition group, looks at the growing influence of parliaments under Elizabeth and how Elizabeth managed her parliaments.
    The Development of Parliament during the Tudor period
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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?
  • Chiang Kai-shek and The Kuomintang

      20th Century Chinese History
    In this podcast Professor Arne Westad of the London School of Economics looks at the successes and failures of Chiang Kai Shek.
    Chiang Kai-shek and The Kuomintang
  • King John and Magna Carta

      Podcast
    In this podcast Professor Nicholas Vincent discusses the reign of King John, the origins of Magna Carta and its' significance.
    King John and Magna Carta
  • How did William I transform England and Wales?

      Podcast
    In this podcast Professor David Bates examines how William the Conquerer transformed England and Wales.
    How did William I transform England and Wales?
  • How stable was the Weimar Republic between 1924-29?

      Podcast
    In this podcast Professor Benjamin Ziemann of the University of Sheffield examines the stability of the Weimar Republic.
    How stable was the Weimar Republic between 1924-29?
  • UK 1945-64 - Post War Consensus and the Welfare State

      20th Century British History
    In this podcast Professor Keith Laybourn of the University of Huddersfield looks at the period 1945-64. What were the key forces that led to the welfare state and the post war consensuses? To what extent did this consensus transform the lives of British people?
    UK 1945-64 - Post War Consensus and the Welfare State