Early Modern

Traditionally, the Early Modern period covers the fifteenth to the eighteenth centuries and we have kept to this tradition. One of history’s’ most famous Kings and his descendants Henry VIII are explored in podcasts in this section. Also featured are changes to Parliament, the relationship between leaders and the British people and the growth of the British Empire. Read more

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  • Witchcraft, Werewolves and Magic in European History: on-demand short course

    Multipage Article

    This self-guided short course provides an introduction to European witchcraft history from the fifteenth century to the present. Using a range of primary sources, the course explores important themes and questions relating to witchcraft history, examining how witchcraft has been imagined and understood at different times and in different places, and why...

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  • Women in 18th Century Britain

    Podcast

    In this podcast Professor Roey Sweet of the University of Leicester looks at how the lives of British women were transformed in the 18th century.

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  • Women’s involvement in 18th Century elections

    Podcast

    In this podcast Professor Elaine Chalus of the University of Liverpool looks at women's involvement in 18th century elections in the UK. This podcast was funded by the Age of Revolution education legacy project and recorded with the help of Megan King, Student Ambassador at the University of Kent.  

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