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The Peasants’ (Great) Revolt
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 Great Revolt of 1381, better known as the Peasants’ Revolt, through a combination of animations, dramatised primary sources, and short presenter-led videos. This includes videos looking at the causes of the revolt, its...
The Peasants’ (Great) Revolt
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Anglo-Saxons and Normans
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 Anglo-Saxon and Norman England, exploring the Anglo-Saxon Witan and Moots, how law and order was maintained and the Norman conquest, including a multi-chronicler account of the Battle of Hastings. Other videos examine how William...
Anglo-Saxons and Normans
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The French Revolution and the Terror
Podcasted history
In this podcast Professor David Andress of the University of Portsmouth looks at how the French Revolution developed and the emergence of the Terror.
The French Revolution and the Terror
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The Great Schism
The History of Christianity
In this podcast Professor Robert Swanson of the University of Birmingham looks at the Great Schism, the split within the Catholic Church from 1378 to 1418.
The Great Schism
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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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The Ottoman impact on their subjects
A History of the Ottomans
In this podcast Dr Fred Anscombe highlights the vastness of the Ottoman Empire, and explores shared common characteristics of culture and philosophy, and what made them unified as 'Ottoman'. He argues that the common terminology of referring to the Ottomans as Turks is questionable since the empire was so vast. He also explains how...
The Ottoman impact on their subjects
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New Interpretations of the Bible
The History of Christianity
In this podcast Professor Miri Rubin of Queen Mary University of London examines the impact of new translations of the bible into the vernacular and the printing press.
New Interpretations of the Bible
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A milestone for HA membership
19th March 2021
We're delighted to share the incredible news that as of end February 2021 the HA has over 10,000 members. That figure includes both individual and school or organisational members covering multiple members of staff, and means that really many thousands more teachers, students and general history lovers are now members...
A milestone for HA membership
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Native North Americans in Britain
Podcast
In this podcast Professor David Stirrup of the University of Kent looks at the relationship between the early English and British settlers and the Native North Americans they encountered. Professor Stirrup examines how this relationship and perceptions developed, the migration of Native Americans to Britain and provides insight on what...
Native North Americans in Britain
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The Scottish Wars of Independence
Scottish History
In this podcast Dr Michael Brown of the University of St Andrews looks at the origins of the Wars of Scottish Independence, how they developed and their significance.
The Scottish Wars of Independence
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Scottish Myths and Legends
Scottish History
In this podcast Dr Alex Woolf of the University of St Andrews discusses the Scottish myths and legends and some of the origins myths.
Scottish Myths and Legends
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Alexander the Great's Legacy
Podcast
In this podcast Professor Thomas Harrison of the University of St Andrews discusses Alexander's character, his government and how historians view Alexander now.
Alexander the Great's Legacy
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The Vikings in Scotland
Scottish History podcast
In this short podcast Dr Alex Woolf of the University of St Andrews discusses the impact of the Vikings on Scotland.
The Vikings in Scotland
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The Arrival of Christianity in Scotland
Scottish History
In this podcast Dr Alex Woolf of the University of St Andrews discusses the arrival and establishment of Christianity in Scotland.
The Arrival of Christianity in Scotland
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The Kingdom of Alba
Scottish History
In this set of podcast Dr Alex Woolf of the University of St. Andrews looks at the formation and early political development of Scotland.
The Kingdom of Alba
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Was the Indian Independence movement a unified movement?
A History of Modern India
In this podcast Dr Pritipuspa Mishra of the University of Southampton discusses to what extent the Indian Independence movement was a unified movement.
Was the Indian Independence movement a unified movement?
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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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Take a fresh look at corporate membership
New and improved features
Share the benefits with your colleagues and students
If you’re looking for wider support for your whole school history provision, then it might be time to consider corporate membership. Corporate membership offers a comprehensive package of support. It delivers all the benefits of individual membership plus an enhanced tier of resource and CPD access to boost the development...
Take a fresh look at corporate membership
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Roman Imperial Society
Ancient European History
In this podcast Dr Emma-Jayne Graham and Dr Ursula Rothe of the Open University examine Roman Imperial Society.
Roman Imperial Society
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Triumphs Show 173: Teaching Black Tudors
Teaching History journal feature
I am ashamed to admit that, until recently, my teaching of black history did not go beyond schemes of work on the transatlantic slave trade and the civil rights movement in the USA. This all changed in November 2017 when I heard Dr Miranda Kaufmann on the ‘BBC History Extra’...
Triumphs Show 173: Teaching Black Tudors
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Greek Drama
Ancient European History
In this podcast Dr Fiona Hobden of the University of Liberpool looks at the legacy of Ancient Greek Drama.
Greek Drama
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An Introduction to Aethelred the Unready
Podcasted history: The Anglo-Saxons
In this podcast, Katy Cubitt, Professor of Medieval History at the University of East Anglia, looks at the life, significance and long reign of Aethelred the Unready. Aethelred’s reign began following the murder of his brother, endured decades of Viking raids and ended with the arrival of King Cnut the...
An Introduction to Aethelred the Unready
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Writing the history of nineteenth-century Europe
Annual Conference 2013 Podcast
Keynote Speech from the Historical Association 2013 Annual Conference - Podcast
Sir Richard Evans FBA - Regius Professor of History and President of Wolfson College, University of Cambridge
‘Study problems, not periods', Lord Acton famously advised in his Inaugural Lecture at Cambridge. Centuries in themselves have no historical meaning; the...
Writing the history of nineteenth-century Europe
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The Fall of the Roman Republic
Ancient European History
In this podcast Dr Federico Santangelo of the University of Newcastle examines the key factors that led to the fall of the Roman Republic.
The Fall of the Roman Republic
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Challenges to the Roman Republic
Ancient European History
In this podcast Dr Federico Santangelo looks at the challenges the Roman Republic faced both internally and externally.
Challenges to the Roman Republic
