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Tudor Rebellions
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 examine the origins, course and outcome of the Lincolnshire Rising and the Pilgrimage of Grace, the largest popular uprising in Tudor England. The playlist also includes a two-part case study looking at the fortunes of...
Tudor Rebellions
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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
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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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Mummy, Mummy 169: using our historical imagination
Teaching History feature
Mummy, Hilary Mantel says we can talk with the dead. If that’s true surely it makes history far more accessible?
I’m not sure she goes that far. She’s saying that we can and should do more to try listening and looking for the dead – but that there is a...
Mummy, Mummy 169: using our historical imagination
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The Peasants’ (Great) Revolt
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 the Great Revolt of 1381, better known as the Peasants’ Revolt, through a combination of animations, dramatised primary sources, and short presenter-led videos. This includes videos looking at the causes of the revolt, its...
The Peasants’ (Great) Revolt
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Bill Hall - Empire at War
Empire at War
Bill Hall was born in Coventry in 1944. His grandfather came to Britain in 1901, and worked in the Daimler car factory. In this video Bill talks about the part his family played in supporting the war effort during World War Two.
Bill Hall - Empire at War
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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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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
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Weltpolitik and German Nationalism
Podcast
In this podcast Dr Colin Storer of the University of Warwick looks at the significance and legacy of the German nineteenth century foreign policy known as Weltpolitik (or ‘world politics’).
In contrast with Bismarck’s continental Realpolitick which juggled alliances and politically isolated France in order to keep Germany safe and...
Weltpolitik and German Nationalism
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Evidenced based history teaching - teacher as researcher
Article
Introduction
Systematic, sustained provision of in-service courses has virtually disappeared. Increasingly, teachers' main source of professional development is the Internet. There is, however, a huge difference between reading about new approaches and skills and transforming that information, that understanding, into new ways of thinking, planning and teaching.
This is where...
Evidenced based history teaching - teacher as researcher
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History in the early years
Primary History article
Please note: this article pre-dates the 2014 National Curriculum and some content may be outdated.
Early years history should provide opportunities to expand the children's knowledge and understanding of events, people and changes in the past and develop children's investigative and interpretive skills. Children should focus on:
Questioning
Observation
Generating thoughts...
History in the early years
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Revising the Elizabethans at GCSE
Podcast revision guide
In this update to his podcast series, Andy Harmsworth offers some advice and suggestions to help you when revising the Elizabethans for the GCSE 9-1 History Exam. This podcast is suitable for students studying the Elizabethans with any examination board. Andy taught history in Kent for over 30 years with particular...
Revising the Elizabethans at GCSE
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Gary Sheffield: Origins of the First World War
Podcast
Gary Sheffield, Professor of War studies, the University of Wolverhampton, is one of the UK's foremost historians on the First World War. He is the author of numerous books and previously held posts at the University of Birmingham and the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. In April 2014 he spoke at an HA event for teachers...
Gary Sheffield: Origins of the First World War
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The Relationship between the North American Colonies and the Stuarts
Podcast
In this podcast, Dr Edward Holberton of the University of Bristol discusses the changing relationship between the British state and the North American colonies during the 17th and early 18th centuries. Dr Holberton explores what we can learn from an examination of some of the literary sources and writers of...
The Relationship between the North American Colonies and the Stuarts
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Darwin and the Origin of Species
The History of Science
In this podcast Professor Jim Secord and Dr Alison Pearn of the Darwin Correspondence Project look at how Darwin developed his theory of evolution by natural selection and the significance of his publication: The Origin of Species.
Darwin and the Origin of Species
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Putting the Story back into History
Primary History article
Children love stories. They like the drama, the excitement, the chance to listen and to wonder. Narrative is a very important part of history and sometimes, by concentrating on facts or on skills, we tend to lose the view of the big picture, especially in the Key Stage 2 curriculum...
Putting the Story back into History
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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
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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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An introduction to the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth
Podcast
The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth was one of the largest and most populous countries of 16th and 17th century Europe. The Commonwealth had a unique constitution which placed strict controls on monarchical authority. Legislation was administered by a bicameral legislature, with the king bound to comply with the constitutional principles dictated by the Henrician...
An introduction to the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth
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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
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Bolton Branch Programme
Article
Branch contact All enquiries to Mrs Melissa Wright mwright@boltonschool.org.uk 07912369060
Venue: All talks start at 6.30pm on (mostly) the first Monday of the month, and take place in the Leverhulme Suite @ Bolton School Girls’ Division, Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL1 4PA. Parking free in the Girls’ Division Quad.
Associate...
Bolton Branch Programme
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The Historian 159: Out now
The magazine of the Historical Association
Read The Historian 159: Branches
Welcome to this Branches edition of The Historian, a regular version of the magazine where many of the articles are based on talks and activities from Historical Association branches across the country. The last Branches edition came out in November 2021 and at that time...
The Historian 159: Out now
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Canterbury Branch Programme
Article
Branch contact: All enquiries to Mike Gallagher – mike.gallagher79@yahoo.co.uk
Venue: All talks start at 7.00pm at venues in Canterbury (specified below).
Associate membership £10 per year. Talks free to national HA members and students, visitors £5.
Twitter @CanterburyHA
Canterbury Branch Programme 2025
Wednesday 8th January 2025History at University: a day of events...
Canterbury Branch Programme
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The Mali Empire (1226-1670)
Podcast
In this podcast Professor Kevin MacDonald (University College London) examines the history of the Mali Empire, discusses the importance of using both oral history and archaeology to construct this history and also reflects upon the empire’s legacy.
The Mali Empire was an empire in West Africa from c. 1226 to 1670. The empire was founded by Sundiata Keita (c. 1214...
The Mali Empire (1226-1670)
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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
