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  • An Interview with Matt Cook, Jonathan Cooper Chair of the History of Sexuality

      Multipage Article
    In this series of filmed interviews, Professor Matt Cook, who has the Jonathan Cooper Chair of the History of Sexuality, Mansfield College, University of Oxford, addresses some of the key questions currently on the agenda around LGBTQ+ rights, language and politics. In many of the sections he explores his own...
    An Interview with Matt Cook, Jonathan Cooper Chair of the History of Sexuality
  • The Historian 127: Agincourt

      The magazine of the Historical Association
    This edition of HA's The Historian magazine is free to download in full via the link at the bottom of the page (individual article links within the page are not free access unless otherwise stated). For a subscription to The Historian (published quarterly), access to over 300 podcasts and our huge library...
    The Historian 127: Agincourt
  • British-Polish relations and the British Polish community

      Podcast
    In this podcast Professor Sam Knapton (University of Nottingham) discusses the development of the relationship between Britain and Poland in the 20th and early 21st centuries, the growth and experience of the British Polish community after World War II and Poland's accession to the EU, and looks at the influence...
    British-Polish relations and the British Polish community
  • The Bloody Code - Early Modern Crime and Punishment

      Podcast
    Between circa 1690 and 1820 the number of crimes punishable by the death penalty grew from 50 to over 200. This short podcast will help to explain why this trend developed.
    The Bloody Code - Early Modern Crime and Punishment
  • Punk, Politics and the collapse of consensus in Britain

      Podcast
    2012 Annual Conference LectureShot by both sides: Punk, Politics and the collapse of consensus in BritainMatthew Worley: Reader in History, University of ReadingThis paper examines the way in which organisations of the far left and far right endeavoured to appropriate elements of British youth culture to validate their analysis of...
    Punk, Politics and the collapse of consensus in Britain
  • Edinburgh & the East of Scotland Branch Programme

      Branch programmes
    All enquiries to Ms Katie Hunter Email EdinburghandEastHA@outlook.com Tel 07847314755 (out of working hours)  Talks USUALLY take place at 6pm in Old Medical School, Doorway 4, Edinburgh University, but always check the location of the individual event. No parking on site, good public transport. Associate membership £20 per year. Talks...
    Edinburgh & the East of Scotland Branch Programme
  • GCSE topics mapped against our resources

      HA Resources and GCSE History
    At the HA, we know it’s hard enough trying to grapple with new GCSE units of study, assessment and content without also having to research where you can find interesting or supportive resources, either for your own, or your students subject knowledge. Our secondary committee have pooled resources and helped...
    GCSE topics mapped against our resources
  • Was Richard II Mad? An evening with Terry Jones

      Event Podcast
    On 19th June Terry Jones, 'Python', historian, broadcaster, actor, director and comedian called King Richard II a victim of spin at the annual Historical Association/English Association lecture at the Bishopsgate Institute. Here he sets out to rescue his reputation and lift the lid on the turbulent world of 14th century...
    Was Richard II Mad? An evening with Terry Jones
  • Medieval Britain 1066-1509

      HA Resources
    The development of Church, state and society in Medieval Britain 1066-1509While the 2014 Curriculum sets out the broad focus of each particular content area, considerable choice has been left to history departments in determining which particular events or developments to include and how they can best 'combine overview and depth...
    Medieval Britain 1066-1509
  • Develop your whole school history provision

      New and improved features
    Corporate membership offers a comprehensive package of support. It delivers all the benefits of individual membership plus an enhanced tier of resources and CPD access to boost the development of your teaching staff and delivery of your whole school history provision. Enhanced benefits include:  Exclusive access to guides in the...
    Develop your whole school history provision
  • The Meiji Restoration

      Podcast
    The Meiji Restoration was a political event that restored imperial rule to Japan in 1868 under Emperor Meiji. Although there were ruling emperors before the Meiji Restoration, the events restored practical power to, and consolidated the political system under, the Emperor of Japan. The Restoration led to enormous changes in Japan's political and social structure and...
    The Meiji Restoration
  • The Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum

      Primary History article
    At this stage children should listen to stories, ask how and why; use the past, present and future tense; talk about the past and present in their own lives and the lives of family members; recognise similarities and differences between families and traditions, objects and materials; and role play and...
    The Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum
  • Britain 1900-1918

      Links to Articles & Podcasts
    Writing the First World War - Podcasts Richard Evans Medlicott lecture: The Origins of the First World War Gary Sheffield: Origins of the First World War   The Parliament Act of 1911 The Suffragette Movement - Podcast LGBT History 1914-18 Domestic impact of World War I  First World War treaties...
    Britain 1900-1918
  • The Cold War - Period Study

      Links to Articles & Podcasts
    HA Podcasted History: The Cold War Foundations of the Cold War: Key figures Cold War revision aid and interpretation guide The Cold War: GCSE fact sheet Politics, history and stories about the Cold War - Designing enquiries to make students think about interpretations of the Cold War Polychronicon 166: The...
    The Cold War - Period Study
  • Advice on Public Speaking

      Podcast
    At the Taunton/South West England heat of the Great Debate the head judge, Marcus Paul (Deputy Head of Queens College, Taunton), gave some valuable tips on public speaking. If you are interested in public speaking or want to take part in our next Great Debate competition this podcast will prove...
    Advice on Public Speaking
  • Vietnam and the Vietnam War (1954-1968)

      Podcast
    In July 1954, France and the Viet Minh signed the Geneva Peace Accord, which resulted in dividing Vietnam along the 17th parallel into a northern section, under the control of the communists, led by Ho Chi Minh, and a southern section, led by the Catholic anticommunist Ngô Đình Diệm who was backed...
    Vietnam and the Vietnam War (1954-1968)
  • Webinar on demand: Planning a Primary Platinum Jubilee

      Webinar: 70 suggestions for a whole school celebration
    This free member webinar offers lots of suggestions for a whole school celebration in primary schools from EYFS to Year 6. Find out about educational, engaging enquiry-based activities to enhance learning in EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 National Curriculum units, while having fun, marking 70 years of...
    Webinar on demand: Planning a Primary Platinum Jubilee
  • Music in the history curriculum

      Primary History article
    Music is a dimension of teaching history that is under used. Rosie explores key ideas about its value for teaching history. The first Aim of the proposed 2014 National Curriculum highlights the role of history: perform, listen to, review and evaluate music across a range of historical periods, genres, styles...
    Music in the history curriculum
  • Revision Tips: How To Revise Properly!

      GCSE History Guide
    To download the PDFs attached to this resource, plus access to a wealth of other online resources from podcasts to articles and publications, support and advice though our “How To”, examination and transition to university guides and careers resources, join the HA today Revision....how dull! The thought of re-learning the...
    Revision Tips: How To Revise Properly!
  • American Liberalism: The Career of a Concept

      Podcast
    Jonathan Bell: Senior Lecturer and Head of the Department of History at the University of Reading.What historians have come to term ‘liberalism' in an American context has taken on numerous meanings that provide a lens through which to examine broad trends in US history across the twentieth century. From the...
    American Liberalism: The Career of a Concept
  • Film: Lenin and the Russian Civil War

      Film Series: Power and authority in Russia and the Soviet Union
    Revolution is never simple. Lenin and the Bolsheviks quickly found that not everyone in Russia or outside of it approved of their new radical agenda. Russia was plunged into a civil war of devastating circumstances. How would its new leader manage and how much were the needs of the people...
    Film: Lenin and the Russian Civil War
  • A Guide to Oral History for Schools and Youth Groups

      6th June 2018
    The Oral History Society's Schools and Young People Group has developed A Guide to Oral History for Schools and Youth Groups. This important set of resources is designed to support teachers and anyone working with young people on oral history projects. Oral history is a living history of everyone’s unique life experiences, and so is...
    A Guide to Oral History for Schools and Youth Groups
  • The Neo-Babylonian Empire (626-539 BC)

      Podcast
    The Neo-Babylonian Empire or Second Babylonian Empire, historically known as the Chaldean Empire, was the last polity ruled by monarchs native to Mesopotamia. Beginning with the coronation of Nabopolassar as the King of Babylon in 626 BC and being firmly established through the fall of the Neo-Assyrian Empire in 612 BC, the Neo-Babylonian Empire was conquered by Cyrus and the Achaemenid Persian Empire in 539 BC,...
    The Neo-Babylonian Empire (626-539 BC)
  • The Great Debate 2023: Speeches

      Multipage Article
    The 2023 Great Debate final was held on 25 March at the Vicars' Hall, Windsor Castle. The question for young people to address was:  “Why does history matter to me?” Across the course of the day the judges and audience listened to talks on the personal experiences of finalists’ relatives in the...
    The Great Debate 2023: Speeches
  • Economic intelligence and Japan's road to the Pacific War

      Short course: Britain and the Second World War – a global conflict | Sessions and resources
    This recording took place in May 2025 as part of our short course on Britain and the Second World War – a global conflict. We have made it available this summer to commemorate VJ Day 80 years on. If you're unable to see the film below, please use the link for your Membership type:Historian...
    Economic intelligence and Japan's road to the Pacific War