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The United States in the 1920s
A History of the United States
In this podcast Professor Peter Fearon of the University of Leicester looks at the economic transformation of the United States in the years before the Wall Street Crash and the Great Depression.
The United States in the 1920s
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Charles II
Early Modern British History
In this podcast Professor John Miller discusses how we should judge the reign of Charles II and ask what was his domestic and international legacy?
Charles II
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Oliver Cromwell
Early Modern British History
In this podcast Professor Gaunt asks what was the importance of Oliver Cromwell both to the Civil War and to the protectorate? What was his legacy?
Oliver Cromwell
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The Levellers
Early Modern British History
In this podcast Professor Michael Braddick discusses how radical the political objectives of some of the negotiators were.
The Levellers
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The American Civil War
The History of the United States
In this set of podcasts Dr Adam Smith of University College London looks at the origins, the development and the significance of the American Civil War.
The American Civil War
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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
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Richard III
Medieval British History
In this podcast Professor Michael Hicks looks at the reign of Richard III.
Richard III
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Henry VI
Medieval British History
Professor Anne Curry looks at Henry VI
Henry VI
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The Hundred Years War
Anglo-French History
In this set of podcasts Professor Anne Curry, of the University of Southampton and former President of the Historical Association, provides an introduction to the Hundred Years War, looking at its origin, legacy and the role of Henry V and Henry VI.
The Hundred Years War
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Edward III's Reputation
Medieval British History
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.
Edward III's Reputation
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Edward III
The History of Democracy in Britain
In this podcast Professor Mark Ormrod of the University of York looks at the domestic impact of Edward III's reign.
Edward III
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Edward II
Medieval British History
In this podcast Dr Philip Morgan looks at the reign of Edward II.
Edward II
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The Battle of Waterloo
European History
In this podcast Professor Alan Forrest discusses the origins, development and the significance of the Battle of Waterloo.
The Battle of Waterloo
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Britain's Sikh Communities
Podcast
In this podcast Professor Emerita Eleanor Nesbitt of the of the University of Warwick discusses the history of Britain's Sikh communities.
Britain's Sikh Communities
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Britain's Hindu Communities
Podcast
In this podcast Professor Emerita Eleanor Nesbitt of the University of Warwick discusses the history of Britain's Hindu communities.
Britain's Hindu Communities
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The Rise & Fall of Napoleon
The French Revolution
In this podcast Professor Malcolm Crook of Keele University looks at the rise and fall of Napoleon.
The Rise & Fall of Napoleon
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The Origins of the French Revolution
The French Revolution
In this podcast Emeritus Professor William Doyle of the University of Bristol looks at the origins of the French Revolution.
The Origins of the French Revolution
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The Legacy of Chartism
Podcast
In this podcast Professor Penelope Corfield looks at the legacy of the Chartist Movement, links to later political movements and discusses what the fate of the Chartist Movement can tell us about the difficulties in organising sustained protests and campaigning from outside the political system.
The Legacy of Chartism
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St Augustine of Hippo
The History of Christianity
In this podcast Dr Conrad Leyser of Worcester College, University of Oxford, looks at the life, ideas and significance of St Augustine of Hippo (354-430 AD).
St Augustine of Hippo
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The Legacy of Joseph Banks
The History of the Royal Society
In this podcast Dr Jordan Goodman discusses the legacy of Joseph Banks. In 1778, Joseph Banks (1743-1820) was elected President of the Royal Society, a post he held until his death.
The Legacy of Joseph Banks
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New Interpretations of the Bible
The History of Christianity
In this podcast Professor Miri Rubin of Queen Mary University of London examines the impact of new translations of the bible into the vernacular and the printing press.
New Interpretations of the Bible
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The Declaration of Arbroath
Scottish History
In this podcast Dr Michael Brown of the University of St Andrews looks at the Declaration of Arbroath. The Declaration took the form of a letter from Robert the Bruce to Pope John XXII in 1320, it's purpose was to confirm Scotland's status as an independent, sovereign state. What was...
The Declaration of Arbroath
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The Korean War
Podcast
In this podcast Dr Michael Shin of the University of Cambridge examines the impact and significance of the Korean War.
See also:
Podcast: The Korean War: A British perspective
Podcast: The British military in the Korean War
Podcast: The Chinese intervention in the Korean War
Podcast: Researching the Korean War...
The Korean War
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The Scottish Wars of Independence
Scottish History
In this podcast Dr Michael Brown of the University of St Andrews looks at the origins of the Wars of Scottish Independence, how they developed and their significance.
The Scottish Wars of Independence
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Cold War Germany
Podcast
In this podcast Dr Holger Nehring of the University of Sheffield looks at the importance of Germany in the development of the Cold War between 1948-1989
Cold War Germany
