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  • Envoi: First World War Memories

      Branch podcast
    During the recent First World War centenary many HA branches held lectures and talks about a variety of aspects of the war. Some had outings and many looked at their local war memorials or Pals Battalions. The Glasgow and West of Scotland Branch decided that as many of their members...
    Envoi: First World War Memories

  • 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

  • Origins of the European Financial Markets

      Podcast
    In this podcast Dr Anne Murphy of the University of Hertfordshire looks at the early origins of the European financial markets from the Italian Renaissance to the present day. Dr Murphy also provides a useful introduction to finance, the stock market and the bond market.
    Origins of the European Financial Markets

  • Women and Gender in the French Wars

      The Napoleonic Wars
    In this podcast Dr Louise Carter critically examines the role of women in Britain during the French Revolution. During these wars, women were typically called on for army cooking, laundry, nursing and spying, and as such were considered part of the war machine. While women in the French wars accounted for...
    Women and Gender in the French Wars

  • Napoleon

      Impact on France
    In this podcast Dr Michael Rowe of the University of King's College University of London looks at the rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte. This podcast was funded by the Age of Revolution education legacy project.  
    Napoleon

  • Napoleon: Man and Myth

      Was Napoleon a revolutionary?
    In this podcast Professor Michael Broers of the University of Oxford looks at the significance of Napoleon Bonaparte. This podcast was funded by the Age of Revolution education legacy project and recorded with the help of Maria Edwards, Student Ambassador at the University of Kent.  
    Napoleon: Man and Myth

  • The Kingdom of Kongo 1400-1709

      Podcast
    In this podcast Dr Toby Green of King's College London discusses the Kingdom of Kongo.
    The Kingdom of Kongo 1400-1709

  • The Kingdom of Benin 1500-1750

      Podcast
    In this podcast Dr Toby Green of King's College London examines the rise and fall of the Kingdom of Benin.
    The Kingdom of Benin 1500-1750

  • The Kingdoms and Empires of Oyo and Dahomey 1608-1800

      Podcast
    In this podcast Dr Toby Green of King's College London looks at the African Kingdoms and Empires of Oyo and Dahomey 1608-1800, in the area that today is Benin and North central Nigeria.
    The Kingdoms and Empires of Oyo and Dahomey 1608-1800

  • Memorialisation and the First World War Centenary Battlefield Tours Programme

      HA Teacher Fellowship: Conflict, Art and Remembrance
    In this podcast Simon Bendry, Programme Director for the UCL Institute of Education’s First World War Centenary Battlefield Tours Programme, discusses the programme and its impact. This podcast was recorded as part of the Teacher Fellowship Programme on Conflict, Art and Remembrance.
    Memorialisation and the First World War Centenary Battlefield Tours Programme

  • 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

  • The Scottish Textile and Craft Industries

      Podcast
    In this set of podcasts Professor Stana Nenadic of the University of Edinburgh discusses the Scottish textile industry, the craft and artisan economy in Scotland and the impact of the Industrial Revolution.
    The Scottish Textile and Craft Industries

  • The development of the British Navy

      Podcast
    In this podcast, Professor Bruce Collins of Sheffield Hallam University explores the development of the British navy during the French Wars and the 19th century. Professor Collins outlines the place of the navy in Britain’s psyche at the beginning of the French Wars and the importance of coastal transport, as well...
    The development of the British Navy

  • An introduction to Ancient Greek Religion

      Podcast
    In this podcast written by Robert Parker, Professor Emeritus, University of Oxford, Professor Parker provides an introduction to Ancient Greek religion:  1. What do we mean by Greece?2. What is Greek Religion?3. Religion in society4.The experience of Greek religion See full set of podcasts and associated scheme of work for...
    An introduction to Ancient Greek Religion

  • Britain and Europe 1945-2005

      Podcast
    In this podcast Professor Stanley Henig of the University of Lancaster looks at Britain's relationship with Europe from 1945-2005.
    Britain and Europe 1945-2005

  • The Great Depression

      Life after the Wall Street Crash
    In this podcast Professor Peter Fearon of the University of Leicester discusses the economic and social impact of the Great Depression in the United States.
    The Great Depression

  • The Spanish Jewish Expulsion

      Podcast
    The Alhambra Decree (also known as the Edict of Expulsion) was an edict issued on 31 March 1492, by the joint Catholic Monarchs of Spain (Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon) ordering the expulsion of practicing Jews from the Kingdoms of Castile and Aragon and its territories...
    The Spanish Jewish Expulsion

  • Crime and Punishment in Wales: 1700-1830

      Podcast
    In this podcast Dr Catherine Horler-Underwood of the Cardiff University looks at crime and punishment in Wales between 1700 and 1830.
    Crime and Punishment in Wales: 1700-1830

  • Law and Justice in Wales: 1543-1830

      Podcast
    In this podcast Dr Catherine Horler-Underwood of the Cardiff University discusses changes to law and justice in Wales from 1543 to 1830.
    Law and Justice in Wales: 1543-1830

  • Alexander the Great in context

      The Rise of Macedon
    In this podcast Professor Thomas Harrison of the University of St Andrews looks at the rise of Macedonia, relations with the Greek city-states, the cult of personality that arises after Alexander's death and the significance of his Empire.
    Alexander the Great in context

  • Llywelyn the Great

      Podcast
    Llywelyn the Great (Welsh: Llywelyn Fawr), full name Llywelyn ap Iorwerth, (c. 1172 - 11 April 1240) was a Prince of Gwynedd in north Wales and eventually de facto ruler over most of Wales. By a combination of war and diplomacy he dominated Wales for 40 years.In this podcast Dr...
    Llywelyn the Great

  • The Southern Princes of Powys

      Podcast
    Gwenwynwyn ab Owain Cyfeiliog (died c. 1216) was the last major ruler of mid Wales before the completion of the Norman English invasion. Gruffydd ap Gwenwynwyn (died c. 1286), son of Gwenwynwyn ab Owain Cyfeiliog was a Welsh prince who was lord of the part of Powys known as Powys...
    The Southern Princes of Powys

  • Magna Carta: The Clauses

      Podcast
    In this set of podcasts Professor Louise Wilkinson of Canterbury Christ Church University looks at the key clauses in Magna Carta.
    Magna Carta: The Clauses

  • Magna Carta in the 14th Century

      Podcast
    In this podcast Professor Nigel Saul of Royal Holloway, University of London, examines the changing importance of Magna Carta during the 14th century.
    Magna Carta in the 14th Century

  • Edward I and Magna Carta

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