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George I and George II
18th Century British History
In this podcast Lucy Worsley of Historic Royal Palaces looks at the early Georgians, the changing relationship between Parliament and Monarchy and Court Politics under George I and George II.
George I and George II
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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 II, the Common Law and Becket
Podcast
In this podcast Professor Nicholas Vincent of the University of East Anglia looks at the reign of Henry II, the establishment of the Common Law and relations with Henry's relationship with Thomas a Becket.
Henry II, the Common Law and Becket
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Ireland under the reigns of James II and William III
Early Modern Irish History
In this podcast Professor David Hayton of Queen's University Belfast looks at the significance of reigns of James II and William III in Ireland.
Ireland under the reigns of James II and William III
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Chartism and the Anti-Corn Law League
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 two of the most important reform movements of the early nineteenth century: Chartism and the Anti-Corn Law League, contrasting their tactics, leadership and success. The playlist also contains a number of readings of Chartist...
Chartism and the Anti-Corn Law League
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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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Magna Carta during Henry III's reign
Podcast
In this podcast Professor David Carpenter of King's College, University of London, looks at the life of Magna Carta during the reign of Henry III.
Magna Carta during Henry III's reign
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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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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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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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Tudor Royal Authority
Early Modern British History
In this podcast Dr Sue Doran of Christ Church College, Oxford, looks at the changing nature of royal authority under the Tudors, the impact of the Reformation and the development of a print culture, propaganda, the influence of gender, the extent to which faction undermined royal authority and faction under...
Tudor Royal Authority
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The Development of Parliament during the Tudor period
The History of Democracy in Britain
In this podcast Dr Sue Doran looks at Parliament as a point of contact between the crown and the community, she explores whether there was an organised puritan opposition group, looks at the growing influence of parliaments under Elizabeth and how Elizabeth managed her parliaments.
The Development of Parliament during the Tudor period
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British LGBTQ+ Community: Changes over the last 200 years
Podcast
In this podcast Professor Sally R Munt looks at how the lives of individuals within the LGBTQ+ community have changed over the last 200 years and asks: what accounts for this change?
British LGBTQ+ Community: Changes over the last 200 years
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How stable was the Weimar Republic between 1924-29?
Podcast
In this podcast Professor Benjamin Ziemann of the University of Sheffield examines the stability of the Weimar Republic.
How stable was the Weimar Republic between 1924-29?
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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
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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
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UK Women's Movement: How did Women achieve the Vote?
20th Century Women's History
In this podcast Professor June Hannam of the University of the West of England looks at the key forces that led to women achiving the vote in the early 20th century.
UK Women's Movement: How did Women achieve the Vote?
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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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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?
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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
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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
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China 1976 to present: change and reform
20th Century Chinese History
In this podcast Professor Arne Westad looks at the changes that have taken place in China since the death of Mao Zedong.
China 1976 to present: change and reform
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Chiang Kai-shek and The Kuomintang
20th Century Chinese History
In this podcast Professor Arne Westad of the London School of Economics looks at the successes and failures of Chiang Kai Shek.
Chiang Kai-shek and The Kuomintang
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Changing views of the Russian Revolution
20th Century Russian History
In this podcast Dr Beryl Williams discusses how historians views of the Russian Revolution have changed over time in Russia and the West.
Changing views of the Russian Revolution
