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Henry I and the Coronation Charter
Podcast
In this podcast Professor Nicholas Vincent discusses Henry I and the Coronation Charter. The Coronation Charter is considered a precursor to Magna Carta.
Henry I and the Coronation Charter
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Medieval Scotland: Foriegn Policy & Relations
Scottish History
In this podcast Dr Katie Stevenson of the University of St Andrews looks at medieval Scotland's relationship with the other European powers.
Medieval Scotland: Foriegn Policy & Relations
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The Scottish Islands in the Medieval Period
Scottish History
In this short podcast Dr Alex Woolf looks at the slow Gaelicisation of the Scottish islands over the medieval period.
The Scottish Islands in the Medieval Period
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Gruffydd ap Cynan
Medieval Welsh History
Gruffudd ap Cynan (c. 1055 - 1137), sometimes written as Gruffydd ap Cynan, was King of Gwynedd from 1081 until his death in 1137.In this podcast Dr David Wyatt of Cardiff University looks at the life and significance of Gruffudd ap Cynan.
Gruffydd ap Cynan
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Owain Gwynedd
Medieval Welsh History
Owain ap Gruffudd (c. 1100 - 23 or 28 November 1170) was King of Gwynedd, north Wales, from 1137 until his death in 1170, succeeding his father Gruffudd ap Cynan. He was called "Owain the Great" (Welsh: Owain Mawr) and the first to be styled "Prince of Wales".
In this podcast...
Owain Gwynedd
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Owain Glyndŵr
Podcasted history: Medieval Wales
Owain Glyndŵr (Welsh pronunciation: [ˈoʊain ɡlɨ̞nˈduːr]), or Owain Glyn Dŵr, (c. 1349 or 1359 - c. 1415) was a Welsh ruler and the last native Welshman to hold the title Prince of Wales (Tywysog Cymru). He instigated a fierce and long-running but ultimately unsuccessful revolt against the English rule of...
Owain Glyndŵr
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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
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The Welsh Marches
Medieval Welsh History
The terms "Welsh March" and "the March of Wales" (in Medieval Latin Marchia Walliae) were originally used in the Middle Ages to denote the territory/marches between England and the Principality of Wales, in which Marcher lords had specific rights, exercised to some extent independently of the king of England. In...
The Welsh Marches
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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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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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Richard III
Medieval British History
In this podcast Professor Michael Hicks looks at the reign of Richard III.
Richard 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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Henry III, Simon de Montfort and the Origins of Parliament
Video podcast series by History Hub, Royal Holloway, University of London
In this series of videos, produced by Royal Holloway, University of London, staff and students explore the reign of Henry III, baronial grievances and the Second Barons’ War, including the 1258 Provisions of Oxford, the most radical scheme of constitutional reform to be attempted in England until the post-Civil War...
Henry III, Simon de Montfort and the Origins of Parliament
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The Church in 10th and 11th Century England
Podcasted history: The Anglo-Saxons
In this podcast, Katy Cubitt, Professor of Medieval History at the University of East Anglia, discusses the ways the church developed and changed in 10th and 11th century England. This period involved the rise of the local parish and the emergence of religious leaders who would attempt to ‘restore and purify' the religious...
The Church in 10th and 11th Century England
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The Wars of the Roses
Medieval British History
In this podcast Professor Michael Hicks of the University of Winchester looks at the origins, the development and the conclusion of the Wars of the Roses.
The Wars of the Roses
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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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King John, Magna Carta and the First Barons' War
Video podcast series by History Hub, Royal Holloway, University of London
In this series of videos, produced by Royal Holloway, University of London, students and staff explore the history of King John's reign and the factors that led to the sealing of Magna Carta at Runnymede and the First Barons' War. In addition, this playlist also contains videos looking specifically at...
King John, Magna Carta and the First Barons' War
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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
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Edward I: Law and State
The History of Democracy in Britain
In this podcast Dr Philip Morgan discusses Edward I's impact on Law and State.
Edward I: Law and State
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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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The Origins of the Norman Conquest
Podcast
In this podcast Professor David Bates of the University of East Anglia looks at the origins of the Norman Conquest.
The Origins of the Norman Conquest
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Henry VII and Henry VIII
Medieval British History
In this short podcast Dr Sean Cunningham looks at the relationship between Henry VII and his young heir Henry VIII.
Henry VII and Henry VIII
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Richard II and the Peasants' Revolt
Medieval British History
In this podcast Dr James Davis of Queens University Belfast discusses the reign of Richard II and the origins and significance of the Peasants' Revolt.
Richard II and the Peasants' Revolt
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Henry VII - decreasing the power of the Nobility
Medieval British History
In this podcast Dr Sean Cunnigham examines how did Henry VII decreased the power of the nobility whilst simultaneously increasing the power of the monarchy.
Henry VII - decreasing the power of the Nobility
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Henry VII: Legitimizing his throne
Medieval British History
In this podcast Dr Sean Cunningham of the National Archives looks at how Henry VII legitimized and secured his seat on the throne after the War of the Roses.
Henry VII: Legitimizing his throne
