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The Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament
Podcast
In this podcast Kate Hudson, the General Secretary of CND, looks at the history of CND in the 20th and 21st Century.
The Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament
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Britain & the Cold War
Podcast
In this podcast Dr Helen Parr of Keele University looks at the effect of the Cold War on Britain and the role Britain played.
Britain & the Cold War
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A Historiography of the British Empire
Podcast
In this podcast Dr Larry Butler of the University of East Anglia examines how have interpretations of the British Empire have changed over the years.
A Historiography of the British Empire
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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
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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?
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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
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What was Nazi ideology?
20th Century German History
In this podcast Professor Benjamin Ziemann of the University of Sheffield looks at Nazi ideology.
What was Nazi ideology?
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The Chinese Revolution of 1911
20th Century Chinese History
In this podcast Professor Rana Mitter of the University of Oxford looks at the causes and consequences of the 1911 Revolution.
The Chinese Revolution of 1911
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The Significance of the Brezhnev Era
20th Century Russian History
In this podcast Dr Edwin Bacon of Birkbeck University of London examines the USSR from 1968-1982 and the significance of the Brezhnev era?
The Significance of the Brezhnev Era
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The Huguenots in Britain & Ireland
Early Modern British History
In this podcast Dr Kathy Chater looks at the history of the British Huguenot community and the largest mass migration in European history until the 20th Century.
The Huguenots in Britain & Ireland
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The Restoration in Ireland
Early Modern Irish History
In this podcast Professor David Hayton of Queen's University Belfast discusses the impact of the Restoration on Ireland.
The Restoration in Ireland
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The British Empire in India
Early Modern World History
In this podcast Dr Jon Wilson of King's College London looks at the origins of the British Empire in India, the importance of the East India Company, Anglo-French rivalry in India, the significance of relations between the British and the Indian princes for the expansion of British rule, the Governor...
The British Empire in India
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The Origins of the British Empire
Early Modern World History
In this podcast Professor Trevor Burnard of the University of Warwick looks at the the primary forces which led to the development of the British Empire, the role of commerce and trade, the role of war in imperial expansion during this period and the importance of the slave trade.
The Origins of the British Empire
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The Origins of the Reformation
The History of Christianity
In this podcast Professor Peter Marshall of Warwick University takes you through the causes of the Reformation, explanations of why this Reformation was successful, the importance of technological developments to the Reformation and why a de-centralised Germany proved fertile grounds for the development of the Reformation.
The Origins of the Reformation
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Poverty under the Tudors
Early Modern British History
In this podcast Dr Sue Doran explores poverty, population increase and unemployment under the Tudors. Motives for tackling poverty: charity, rebellion and humanism. Distinctions between the poor: the deserving and the undeserving. Government responses and approaches - the Poor Laws - support and discipline. The approaches of local authorities and...
Poverty under the Tudors
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Recorded webinar series: The history that Shakespeare gave us
Multipage Article
To mark the anniversary of the publication of Shakespeare’s first folio in 1623–24, our 2024 winter webinar series focused on ‘The history that Shakespeare gave us’. The representation of the past in Shakespeare’s plays has shaped many people’s understanding of history. In this webinar series, leading academics explore the history that is...
Recorded webinar series: The history that Shakespeare gave us
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Witchcraft, Werewolves and Magic in European History: on-demand short course
Online self-guided short course for lifelong learners
This self-guided short course provides an introduction to European witchcraft history from the fifteenth century to the present. Using a range of primary sources, the course explores important themes and questions relating to witchcraft history, examining how witchcraft has been imagined and understood at different times and in different places, and why...
Witchcraft, Werewolves and Magic in European History: on-demand short course
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Recorded webinar series: Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the UN Convention on Genocide
Multipage Article
9 December 2023 was the 75th anniversary of the passing of the United Nations Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (known as the UN Convention on Genocide). The convention was a clear statement by the international community that crimes of that nature should never happen...
Recorded webinar series: Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the UN Convention on Genocide
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Film: What a strange place to be buried
Virtual Branch Film
Anna Cusack joined the HA Virtual Branch to discuss unique burial locations in London c.1600-1800. Anna recently completed a PhD at Birkbeck, University of London on the marginal dead of seventeenth and eighteenth-century London, focusing specifically on suicides, executed criminals, Quakers, and Jews and the treatment of their bodily remains...
Film: What a strange place to be buried
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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
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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
