Kings & Queens

Many of us now associate monarchy with tradition, regalia and longevity, but what we no longer associate it with is power and dominance. In this section the podcasts explore the powerful monarchs of the past, their relationships with each other and with the changes in political power around them. There are lectures on King John and the Magna Carta as well as on those pesky and popular Tudors. Explore history from the view of the leaders from whom the tradition and regalia originate, if not always the longevity!

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  • Henry VII: Legitimizing his throne

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    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.

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  • Richard II and the Peasants' Revolt

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    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.

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  • Edward III's Reputation

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    In this podcast Professor Mark Ormrod looks at how Edward III's reputation has changed over time. England becomes a European and World Power under Edward III.

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  • Edward III: Foreign Relations and the Hundred Years War

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    In this podcast Professor Mark Ormrod discusses the impact of Edward III reign on foreign relations, relations between England and Scotland and the origins of the Hundred Years War.

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  • Edward III

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    In this podcast Professor Mark Ormrod of the University of York looks at the domestic impact of Edward III's reign.

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  • Edward II

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    In this podcast Dr Philip Morgan looks at the reign of Edward II.

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  • Henry III

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    In this podcast Professor David Carpenter of King's College London looks at the reign of Henry III.

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  • The Trial of Charles I

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    In this podcast Dr Jason Peacey examines the significance of the trial and execution of Charles I in Britain and in Europe and discusses how it was it reported.

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  • The Union of the Crowns

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    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.

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  • Queen Anne

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    In this podcast Lady Anne Somerset looks at the life, reputation and legacy of Queen Anne – the last of the Stuart monarchs, and the first sovereign of Great Britain. Anne was born on 6 February 1665 in London, the second daughter of James, Duke of York, brother of Charles II. Like many...

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  • The Kingdom of Alba

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    In this set of podcast Dr Alex Woolf of the University of St. Andrews looks at the formation and early political development of Scotland.

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  • Edward I and Magna Carta

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    In this podcast Professor Nicholas Vincent looks at why Edward I confirmed Magna Carta in 1297.

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  • Cromwell Discussions

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    This set of podcasts feature Professor Ronald Hutton, Professor John Morrill, Dr David Smith and Dr Patrick Little discussing Dictatorship, Cromwell and the Crown and Richard Cromwell.

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  • James II, William III and the Glorious Revolution

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    In this podcast Professor Tony Claydon of Bangor University discusses the Glorious Revolution of 1688.

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  • How did William I transform England and Wales?

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    In this podcast Professor David Bates examines how William the Conquerer transformed England and Wales.

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  • King John and Magna Carta

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    In this podcast Professor Nicholas Vincent discusses the reign of King John, the origins of Magna Carta and its' significance.

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