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  • The British Humanist Association

      Podcast
    In this podcast Andrew Copson, Chief Executive of the British Humanist Association looks at the origins and history the British Humanist Association.
    The British Humanist Association
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Virtual Branch Recording: Poet, Mystic, Widow, Wife

      Lives of medieval women
    What was life really like for women in the medieval period? How did they think about sex, death and God? Could they live independent lives?  Few women had the luxury of writing down their thoughts and feelings during medieval times. But remarkably, there are at least four who did: Marie de France,...
    Virtual Branch Recording: Poet, Mystic, Widow, Wife
  • Virtual Branch Recording: The Fall of the English Republic

      Article
    Oliver Cromwell’s death in 1658 sparked a period of unrivalled turmoil and confusion in English history. In less than two years, there were close to ten changes of government; rival armies of Englishmen faced each other across the Scottish border; and the Long Parliament was finally dissolved after two decades.  Why...
    Virtual Branch Recording: The Fall of the English Republic
  • Film: 'Mayflower Lives: building a New Jerusalem in the New World'

      Article
    Historian and author Martyn Whittock recently gave a lecture for the HA Virtual Branch on 'Mayflower Lives: building a New Jerusalem in the New World'. In 1620, 102 ill-prepared asylum seekers landed two months later than planned, in the wrong place on the eastern coast of North America. By the next summer, half of...
    Film: 'Mayflower Lives: building a New Jerusalem in the New World'
  • An introduction to Ancient Greek Religion

      Podcast
    In this podcast written by Robert Parker, Professor Emeritus, University of Oxford, Professor Parker provides an introduction to Ancient Greek religion:  1. What do we mean by Greece?2. What is Greek Religion?3. Religion in society4.The experience of Greek religion See full set of podcasts and associated scheme of work for...
    An introduction to Ancient Greek Religion
  • The Life & Significance of Constantine the Great

      The History of Christianity
    In this podcast Professor Mark Humphries discusses the life and significance of Constantine the Great focusing on Constantine's role in the development of Christianity and the founding of Constantinople.
    The Life & Significance of Constantine the Great
  • The Life & Significance of St Peter

      The History of Christianity
    In this podcast Professor Mark Humphries looks at the life and significance of St Peter and his role in spreading Christianity into the Roman Empire.
    The Life & Significance of St Peter
  • The impact of the Reformation on Jewish-Christian Relations

      The Reformation
    In this podcast Professor Miri Rubin of Queen Mary University of London looks at the impact of the Reformation on Jewish-Christian relations?
    The impact of the Reformation on Jewish-Christian Relations
  • Jewish-Christian Relations between 1100-1600

      European History
    In this podcast Professor Miri Rubin of Queen Mary University of London looks at Christian-Jewish relations in Europe between 1100-1600.
    Jewish-Christian Relations between 1100-1600
  • Christianity and Medieval European Life

      The History of Christianity
    In this podcast Professor Miri Rubin of Queen Mary University of London discusses the influence of Christianity on medieval European life.
    Christianity and Medieval European Life
  • The Rift between the churches of Rome and Constantinople

      The History of Christianity
    This podcast looks at the relations between the Papacy and the Patriarchate of Constantinople - between Schism and Union.
    The Rift between the churches of Rome and Constantinople
  • Women & Religion in Ancient Greece & Rome

      Ancient European History
    In this podcast Dr Richard Hawley of Royal Holloway, University of London looks at the role and position of women in Ancient Greece and Rome.
    Women & Religion in Ancient Greece & Rome
  • Ancient Greek Myths and Legends

      Ancient European History
    In this podcast Dr Fiona Hobden of the University of Liverpool looks at what Greek myths and legends can tell us about how the early ancient Greeks saw their world.
    Ancient Greek Myths and Legends
  • Ancient British and Irish Pagan Religion

      Podcast
    In this podcast Professor Ronald Hutton of the University of Bristol looks at Ancient British and Irish Pagan Religion.
    Ancient British and Irish Pagan Religion
  • The Catholic British Community 1800-present.

      Podcast
    In this podcast Michael Hodgetts examines the development of the British Catholic Community from 1800 to the present day.
    The Catholic British Community 1800-present.
  • Modern British Jewish History

      Podcast
    In this podcast Paula Kitching looks at the history of the British Jewish Community from 1800.
    Modern British Jewish History
  • Early Modern British Jewish History

      Podcast
    Shakespeare. Cromwell and Ben Israel. Marrano Jews become an integral part of the community.
    Early Modern British Jewish History
  • Medieval British Jewish History

      Podcast
    In this podcast Paula Kitching looks at the history of the British Jewish Community in the Medieval Period.
    Medieval British Jewish History
  • The Church of England 1800-present

      Podcast
    In this podcast the Revd Dr Jeremy Morris, Dean, Fellow, and Director of Studies in Theology at King's College looks at the history of the Church of England from 1800 and it's changing role in British society.
    The Church of England 1800-present
  • Britain and Religion in the 20th Century

      Podcast
    In this podcast Dr Janice Holmes of the Open University examines how the UK's relationship with religion has changed in the 20th Century and the significance of this change.
    Britain and Religion in the 20th Century
  • 19th Century Religious Movements

      Podcast
    In this podcast Dr Janice Holmes of the Open University looks at the significance of the religious movements in the 19th century in producing social and political change in the UK.
    19th Century Religious Movements