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The Restoration in Ireland
Early Modern Irish History
In this podcast Professor David Hayton of Queen's University Belfast discusses the impact of the Restoration on Ireland.
The Restoration in Ireland
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Phillip II of Spain
Early Modern European History
In this podcast Dr Francois Soyer looks at Phillip II's reign, how his government worked, the emergence of a new social class in Spain, the problems with personal rule: inefficiency, corruption and unrealistic expectations and Hapsburg rule under Phillip, bureaucracy and the growth of modern government.
Phillip II of Spain
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The Reformation: The Response of the Holy Roman Empire
The History of Christianity
In this podcast Dr Henry Cohn of Warwick University takes you through the importance of relations with the state for the survival and growth of Protestantism, division and the Peasants War, the rise of state control over the Church, the response of the Emperor and the limitations of imperial power,...
The Reformation: The Response of the Holy Roman Empire
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The English Reformation and the Rise of an Empire
Early Modern British History
In this podcast Dr Steven Gunn examines the significance and impact of the English Reformation, the church and state relationship, changes in church structure, the impact of changes on the individual, the effect of the English Reformation on England's status within the British Isles and within Europe and the rise...
The English Reformation and the Rise of an Empire
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The Spanish Inquisition
Early Modern European History
In this podcast Dr Francois Soyer looks at the origins, organisation and impact of the Spanish Inquisition.
The Spanish Inquisition
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The Islamic conquest of Spain and the Reconquista
Medieval European History
In this podcast Dr Francois Soyer, of the University of Southampton, looks at the establishment of an Islamic Spain, the transmission of knowledge from the Islamic world to Latin Christendom and the Reconquista
The Islamic conquest of Spain and the Reconquista
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The Second Crusade
Medieval World History
In this podcast Professor Jonathan Phillips of Royal Holloway, University of London examines the Frankish establishment of control of the coast, economic and political development of the Latin East, the Revolt of Count Hugh of Jaffa and Melisende, Edessa and the re-emergence of Jihad, Bernard of Clairvaux, motives for going...
The Second Crusade
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The Reformation: Social and Cultural Implications
The History of Christianity
In this podcast Professor Beat Kumin of Warwick University gives you an overview of the impact of the Reformation, discusses the social and cultural implications of the Reformation, talks about some of the debates among historians about the reformation and looks at the impact the Reformation had on European foreign...
The Reformation: Social and Cultural Implications
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The Reformation: Key Figures and Groups
The History of Christianity
In this podcast Dr Penny Roberts of Warwick University takes you through the other key contributors to the international appeal of the reform movement aside from Calvin or Luther: Zwingli , Bullinger, Theodore Bezer, Martin Bucer and also radicals, rebels and resistance: the Huguenots, the Dutch rebellion, the Anabaptists and...
The Reformation: Key Figures and Groups
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Britain's Sikh Communities
Podcast
In this podcast Professor Emerita Eleanor Nesbitt of the of the University of Warwick discusses the history of Britain's Sikh communities.
Britain's Sikh Communities
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Britain's Hindu Communities
Podcast
In this podcast Professor Emerita Eleanor Nesbitt of the University of Warwick discusses the history of Britain's Hindu communities.
Britain's Hindu Communities
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Modern British Jewish History
Podcast
In this podcast Paula Kitching looks at the history of the British Jewish Community from 1800.
Modern British Jewish History
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Early Modern British Jewish History
Podcast
Shakespeare. Cromwell and Ben Israel. Marrano Jews become an integral part of the community.
Early Modern British Jewish History
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Medieval British Jewish History
Podcast
In this podcast Paula Kitching looks at the history of the British Jewish Community in the Medieval Period.
Medieval British Jewish History
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19th Century Religious Movements
Podcast
In this podcast Dr Janice Holmes of the Open University looks at the significance of the religious movements in the 19th century in producing social and political change in the UK.
19th Century Religious Movements
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The First Crusade - Antioch, Edessa, the fall of Jerusalem and the Crusader States
Medieval World History
In this podcast Professor Riley-Smith examines Antioch: the turning point of the Crusade, Edessa, the advance on Jerusalem, the use of modern warfare, the massacre of Jerusalem, ethnic cleansing, the consequences of the fall of Jerusalem and the creation of the Crusader States.
The First Crusade - Antioch, Edessa, the fall of Jerusalem and the Crusader States
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The First Crusade - Causes and Consequences
Medieval World History
In this podcast Professor Jonathan Riley-Smith gives an outline of events and causes of the First Crusade.
The First Crusade - Causes and Consequences
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Elizabeth I and Spain: The road to war
Early Modern British History
In this podcast Dr Sue Doran of Christ Church College, Oxford, discusses whether war with Spain was inevitable, why Tudor relations with Spain decline, the Netherlands, Elizabeth I's desire to avoid war, 1581 and the road to war.
Elizabeth I and Spain: The road to war
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The First Crusade - Development across Europe and Asia Minor
Medieval World History
In this podcast Professor Riley-Smith looks at the epic nature of the First Crusade and how the crusade proceeded across Europe and Asia Minor.
The First Crusade - Development across Europe and Asia Minor
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Martin Luther and John Calvin
The History of Christianity
In this podcast Professor Peter Marshall of Warwick University takes you through the importance of Martin Luther to the Protestant Reformation, the implications of Luther's teachings, how Luther's teachings were interpreted and mis-interpreted, the need for support from the political authorities, internal protestant disputes, the rise of Calvin and a...
Martin Luther and John Calvin
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Cardinal Wolsey - Career and Legacy
Early Modern British History
In this podcast Dr Steven Gunn of Merton College, Oxford, discusses Wolsey as a statesman, historical interpretation, the revival of strength of royal government, the church, reform, heresy and education, Wolsey's impact on government, Wolsey and finance, Wolsey and military, Wolsey and social policy and Wolsey's legacy.
Cardinal Wolsey - Career and Legacy
