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Magna Carta: The Clauses
Podcast
In this set of podcasts Professor Louise Wilkinson of Canterbury Christ Church University looks at the key clauses in Magna Carta.
Magna Carta: The Clauses
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The Rise of American Empire, 1865-1920
Podcast
In this extensive podcast series, Dr Alex Goodall of UCL looks at the growth of the United States as an international power from the end of the American Civil War through to the early twentieth century. This was a critical period for understanding the United States rise to superpower status in the twentieth...
The Rise of American Empire, 1865-1920
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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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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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Thomas Cromwell
Tudor History
In this podcast Dr Michael Everett examines the life and career of Thomas Cromwell.
Thomas Cromwell
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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 Language & Politics of the Indian Independence Movement
A History of Modern India
In this podcast Dr Pritipuspa Mishra of the University of Southampton discusses how the language and politics of the Indian Independence movement changed between 1847 and 1947.
The Language & Politics of the Indian Independence Movement
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Votes for Women
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 examine the campaign for women’s suffrage in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. This includes videos looking at why the suffrage campaign started in the 1860s; introductions to the main suffrage organisations, their leaders and...
Votes for Women
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Workers’ Rights and Trade Unions
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 look at the development of trade unionism and workers’ rights in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The playlist includes videos examining the Tolpuddle Martyrs, New Unionism, the London Dock Strike and the Match Girls’ Strike...
Workers’ Rights and Trade Unions
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Nineteenth Century Social Reform
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 nineteenth century social reform and its effect in changing, gradually, the role of the state. This includes videos looking at the New Poor Law, Factory and Education Acts and the campaign to repeal the...
Nineteenth Century Social Reform
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Reforming 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 examine the campaign and steps taken in the nineteenth century to reform Parliament. This playlist starts by asking what was wrong with Parliament before the Great Reform Act, before going on to look at the...
Reforming Parliament
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Peterloo
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 Peterloo Massacre, looking at its origins, outcome and longer term historical significance. The playlist also contains 18 dramatised primary sources drawn from The National Archives and the Parliamentary Archives. These are designed to...
Peterloo
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English Civil War
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 examine the English Civil War, including looking at the religious, political, social, and economic causes of the Civil War; the Scottish and Irish dimensions to the conflict; the role of the New Model Army in...
English Civil War
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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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An Introduction to the Renaissance
European History
In this podcast Dr Gabriele Neher of the University of Nottingham provides an introduction to the Renaissance.
An Introduction to the Renaissance
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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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President Reagan
Redefining the American Dream
In this podcast Professor Iwan Morgan of University College London examines the impact and significance of Ronald Reagan's presidency.
Jimmy Carter came to the re-election bid with an America suffering from a serious bout of low morale. Inflation was 13% a year and unemployment was at 7%, Afghanistan was under...
President Reagan
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Britain and Europe 1945-2005
Podcast
In this podcast Professor Stanley Henig of the University of Lancaster looks at Britain's relationship with Europe from 1945-2005.
Britain and Europe 1945-2005
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The Life & Ideas of Thomas Paine
The History of Democracy
In this set of podcasts Emeritus Professor W. A. Speck of the University of Leeds looks at the life and ideas of Thomas Paine.
The Life & Ideas of Thomas Paine
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Sources for the Roman Republic
Ancient European History
In this podcast Dr Federico Santangelo of the University of Newcastle discusses the sources historians use when studying early Roman history.
Sources for the Roman Republic
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The Parliament Act of 1911
The History of Democracy in Britain
In this podcast Dr Rosie Kennedy of Goldsmiths College, University of London discusses the origins and significance of the Parliament Act of 1911, the historic confrontation between the House of Lords and the House of Commons and the emergence of a more democratic political system.
The Parliament Act of 1911
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Akbar and the consolidation of Mughal control
The History of India
In this podcast Ushma Williams looks at the consolidation of Mughal control over India, political and economic developments, the impact of India on Akbar and the Mughal relationship with the Safavids, Ottomans and Europeans.
Akbar and the consolidation of Mughal control
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Nixon & Watergate
A History of the United States
In this podcast Professor Iwan Morgan of University College London looks at President Nixon's first term in office, the Watergate Scandal and the significance of the scandal on American politics.
Nixon & Watergate
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The Origins and Structure of the Roman Republic
Ancient European History
In this podcast Dr Federico Santangelo of the University of Newcastle looks at the origins of the Roman Republic, how was it structured and how did the Republic developed politically and culturally.
The Origins and Structure of the Roman Republic
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Magna Carta today
Podcast
In this podcast Professor Justin Fisher discusses why Magna Carta is still significant today.
Magna Carta today
