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  • Queen Anne

      18th Century British History
    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...
    Queen Anne
  • The British Empire 1800-1870

      19th Century British History
    In this podcast Dr Sean Lang of Anglia Ruskin University examines commerce and imperial expansion between 1800-1870
    The British Empire 1800-1870
  • The Irish Famine

      19th Century Irish History
    In this podcast Professor Peter Gray examines the impact and significance of the Irish Famine and looks at why it was so devastating.
    The Irish Famine
  • The British Empire & the Scramble for Africa

      19th Century British History
    In this podcast Dr John Stuart of Kingston University London looks discusses Britain and the scramble for Africa; looking at motivations, how Britain's influence expanded so quickly in Northern and Southern Africa, the changing relations with other colonial powers, the two Boer Wars and their impact on Britain's perception of...
    The British Empire & the Scramble for Africa
  • The Great War and the Easter Rising

      20th Century Irish History
    In this podcast Dr Fearghal McGarry of Queens University Belfast discusses the Easter Rising.
    The Great War and the Easter Rising
  • The Irish War of Independence and the Civil War

      20th Century Irish History
    In this podcast Dr Fearghal McGarry examines the Irish War of Independence and the Civil War.
    The Irish War of Independence and the Civil War
  • The Movement for Irish Home Rule/Independence between 1891 & 1914

      20th Century Irish History
    In this podcast Dr Matthew Kelly looks at how the movement toward Home Rule and Independence developed between 1891 and 1914 and the divisions that it created within Ireland and within Britain.
    The Movement for Irish Home Rule/Independence between 1891 & 1914
  • Second Wave Feminism in the UK

      20th Century Women's History
    In this podcast Ms Jean Spence looks at the origins, the development and the gains achieved by second wave feminism.
    Second Wave Feminism in the UK
  • How popular was the Nazi regime?

      20th Century German History
    In this podcast Sir Ian Kershaw looks at the popularity of the Nazi regime.
    How popular was the Nazi regime?
  • Britain's Retreat from Empire

      20th Century British History
    In this podcast Professor A J Stockwell looks at Britain's retreat from Empire from 1914, examining how and why this retreat began, the pressure for independence across the Empire, new imperialism, the changing relationship between rulers and ruled, how Britain attempted to manage retreat, decolonisation and the legacy of the...
    Britain's Retreat from Empire
  • How did the UK Women's Movement develop and change after enfranchisement?

      20th Century Women's History
    In this podcast Dr Anne Logan of the University of Kent looks at how the Women's Movement developed and changed in the years subsequent to achieving the vote.
    How did the UK Women's Movement develop and change after enfranchisement?
  • The Rise of the Nazi Party

      20th Century German History
    In this podcast Professor Stephenson looks at the rise of the Nazi Party: How important to Nazi support were the crises of 1923? How important was the Wall Street Crash to the Nazi seizure of power in 1933? To what extent was the Nazi seizure of power a legal revolution?
    The Rise of the Nazi Party
  • How was the Nazi Party formed?

      20th Century German History
    In this podcast Professor Benjamin Ziemann of the University of Sheffield talks about how the Nazi Party was formed.
    How was the Nazi Party formed?
  • Margaret Thatcher and her Legacy

      20th Century British History
    In this podcast Professor Eric Evans looks at the rise, fall and legacy of Margaret Thatcher's premiership.
    Margaret Thatcher and her Legacy
  • Second Wave Feminism as a personal journey

      20th Century Women's History
    In this podcast Ms Jean Spence discusses how she discovered feminism and how being part of the feminist movement changed both hers and many other womens lives.
    Second Wave Feminism as a personal journey
  • What were the strengths and weaknesses of the Weimar Republic?

      20th Century German History
    In this podcast Professor Benjamin Ziemann of the University of Sheffield looks at the strengths and weaknesses of the Weimar Republic.
    What were the strengths and weaknesses of the Weimar Republic?
  • Germany and Denazification

      20th Century German History
    In this podcast Dr Christina von Hodenberg of Queen Mary, University of London examines the allied occupation of Germany and the differing approaches to produce a denazified Germany.
    Germany and Denazification
  • UK 1945-64 - Post War Consensus and the Welfare State

      20th Century British History
    In this podcast Professor Keith Laybourn of the University of Huddersfield looks at the period 1945-64. What were the key forces that led to the welfare state and the post war consensuses? To what extent did this consensus transform the lives of British people?
    UK 1945-64 - Post War Consensus and the Welfare State
  • Nazi creation of a Volksgemeinschaft

      20th Century German History
    In this podcast Professor Stephenson examines the extent that the Nazis were able to create a Volksgemeinschaft and the role propaganda played. 1. Nazi creation of a Volksgemeinschaft: Introduction 2. Equality but only amongst Aryans. Class irrelevant. 3. Indoctrination: promoting an unconditional sense of solidarity amongst Aryans. 4. Traditional allegiances...
    Nazi creation of a Volksgemeinschaft
  • Britain and the domestic impact of World War II

      20th Century British History
    In this podcast Dr Dan Todman of Queen Mary, University of London takes a chronological look at Britain's involvement in World War 2 and examines the domestic impact it had.
    Britain and the domestic impact of World War II
  • Nazi Policy: From persecution to extermination

      20th Century German History
    In this podcast Sir Ian Kershaw examines how Nazi policy on the Jews progressed from persecution to extermination.
    Nazi Policy: From persecution to extermination
  • What was Hitler's role?

      20th Century German History
    In this podcast Dr Christina von Hodenberg of Queen Mary, University of London looks at Hitler's role and explores both Hitler's intentions and motives and the structures and local elites around him.
    What was Hitler's role?
  • UK 1964-79 - Domestic problems under the Labour and Conservative Governments

      20th Century British History
    In this podcast Professor Keith Laybourn of the University of Huddersfield discusses the key reasons for the growing domestic problems under the Labour and Conservative Governments 1964-79 and looks at the effectiveness of their response.
    UK 1964-79 - Domestic problems under the Labour and Conservative Governments
  • Problems in the UK during the 1920s and 30s

      20th Century British History
    In this podcast Professor Keith Laybourn of the University of Huddersfield examines the key social, political and economic problems of the 1920s and 30s.
    Problems in the UK during the 1920s and 30s
  • The Opium Wars

      19th Century Chinese History
    In this podcast Dr. Yangwen Zheng of the University of Manchester looks at the origins, theatre and consequences of the Opium Wars. Dr Yangwen Zheng's essential textbook Ten Lessons in Modern Chinese History is now available. Written for university entry-level students and A-level teachers and students, it uses primary sources to tell the story...
    The Opium Wars