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  • End of the World Cults

      Podcast
    In this podcast Professor Penelope Corfield looks at the history of 'End of the World Cults'.
    End of the World Cults
  • 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
  • Henry VIII, Spain & France

      Early Modern British History
    In this podcast Dr Sue Doran discusses Henry VIII and Spain, relations with Ferdinand and Charles V an uneasy relationship, the problem of the annulment and overtures to Francis I of France.
    Henry VIII, Spain & France
  • The Rise and Fall of Cardinal Wolsey

      Early Modern British History
    In this podcast Dr Steven Gunn of Merton College, Oxford, looks at the rise of Wolsey, his foreign and domestic policy, failure in the 1520s and loss of favour, Wolsey's Rivals and his divided responsibilities: Papal servant vs Kings man.
    The Rise and Fall of Cardinal Wolsey
  • Tudor Royal Authority

      Early Modern British History
    In this podcast Dr Sue Doran of Christ Church College, Oxford, looks at the changing nature of royal authority under the Tudors, the impact of the Reformation and the development of a print culture, propaganda, the influence of gender, the extent to which faction undermined royal authority and faction under...
    Tudor Royal Authority
  • Interpretations of the Spanish Golden Age

      Early Modern European History
    What was the long term impact of the Spanish Golden Age? How have interpretations of this period changed over time?
    Interpretations of the Spanish Golden Age
  • 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
  • The Rise of the Spanish Empire in the New World

      Early Modern World History
    In this podcast Dr Glyn Redworth looks at the factors that led to the Spanish Empire in the new world, why Ferdinand and Isabella backed Columbus and discusses how Spain was able to consolidate an Empire of such magnitude.
    The Rise of the Spanish Empire in the New World
  • Spain and Europe during the Spanish Golden Age

      Early Modern European History
    In this podcast Dr Glyn Redworth looks at the impact of Spain relations with its neighbours, foreign perspectives of Spain; the black legend of Spain, ideological differences and ideological prejudice.
    Spain and Europe during the Spanish Golden Age
  • The Anglo-Saxons

      Podcast
    In this HA Podcast Series Professor Joanna Story of the University of Leicester looks at the history of the Anglo-Saxons.
    The Anglo-Saxons
  • 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
  • The Western magical tradition

      Podcast
    In modern times, occultists have spoken of a specifically western tradition of ceremonial magic, which has been continuously handed down through the millennia, in secret, from an original starting point in ancient Egypt. Although professional historians have become increasingly interested in the history of magic in general, there has not...
    The Western magical tradition
  • 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
  • Charles V of Spain

      Early Modern European History
    In this podcast Dr Glyn Redworth looks at the reign of Charles V of Spain.
    Charles V of Spain
  • Ferdinand and Isabella: the Unification of Spain

      Early Modern European History
    In this podcast Dr Glyn Redworth examines the cultural differences and differences of ambition of Ferdinand and Isabella, their marriage as a personal union as opposed to political union, what happened after the death of Queen Isabella in 1504 and motives for unification.
    Ferdinand and Isabella: the Unification of Spain
  • An Introduction to Women in Greece and Rome

      Podcast
    In this podcast Dr Richard Hawley of Royal Holloway, University of London examines some of the difficulties we have with the evidence when constructing the history of Women in Ancient Greece & Rome.
    An Introduction to Women in Greece and Rome
  • 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
  • Espionage in the 20th and 21st centuries

      Podcast
    In this podcast Trevor Barnes looks at the development of global intelligence and security services from their early origins to the present day. He examines at the role these services had during the two World Wars, the signficance of espionage in the development of the Cold War and the importance and...
    Espionage in the 20th and 21st centuries
  • Saladin and the Third Crusade

      Medieval World History
    In this podcast Dr Tom Asbridge of Queen Mary, University of London examines Saladin's rise to power, his motivations, his achievements and his legacy.
    Saladin and the Third Crusade
  • Developments in Indochina after World War II

      Podcast
    French Indochina, officially known as the Indochinese Union, was a grouping of French colonial territories in Southeast Asia until its demise in 1954. It comprised Cambodia, Laos (from 1899), the Chinese territory of Guangzhouwan (from 1898 until 1945), and the Vietnamese regions of Tonkin in the north, Annam in the centre, and Cochinchina in the south. The capital for most of its history (1902–1945) was Hanoi; Saigon was the capital from...
    Developments in Indochina after World War II
  • 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
  • The Rise of an Islamic Civilisation

      Medieval World History
    An HA Podcasted History of the Rise of an Islamic Civilisation featuring Dr Caroline Goodson of Birkbeck, University of London.
    The Rise of an Islamic Civilisation
  • 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
  • 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
  • The Greek-Persian War

      Podcast
    An HA Podcasted History looking at the Greek-Persian War featuring Professor Thomas Harrison of the University of Liverpool.
    The Greek-Persian War