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St Augustine of Hippo
The History of Christianity
In this podcast Dr Conrad Leyser of Worcester College, University of Oxford, looks at the life, ideas and significance of St Augustine of Hippo (354-430 AD).
St Augustine of Hippo
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Remembering the Siege of Sarajevo
Podcast
The Balkan Crisis of the 1990s was tragic yet also extremely complex with many different perspectives of events.
In this podcast, Rešad Trbonja recounts his own experience of being a young Bosnian Muslim during the Siege of Sarajevo. Rešad is talking to HA Education Manager Melanie Jones who was invited to visit Bosnia-Herzegovina in 2017...
Remembering the Siege of Sarajevo
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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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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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How democratic was Germany by 1914?
Podcast
In this podcast Dr Colin Storer of the University of Warwick looks at the origins of the democratic tradition in Germany and discusses how democratic Germany was on the eve of the First World War. Dr Storer examines to what extent was there mass participation in elections, high levels of...
How democratic was Germany by 1914?
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Alexander the Great in context
The Rise of Macedon
In this podcast Professor Thomas Harrison of the University of St Andrews looks at the rise of Macedonia, relations with the Greek city-states, the cult of personality that arises after Alexander's death and the significance of his Empire.
Alexander the Great in context
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The US LGBTQ+ Movement from the 1990s
A History of the United States
In this podcast Joshua Hollands of University College London looks at the history of the US LGBTQ+ movement from the early 1990s to the present.
The US LGBTQ+ Movement from the 1990s
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The Ottoman impact on the development of Islam
A History of the Ottomans
In this podcast, Dr. Fred Anscombe explores changes in the religion of Islam through the period of the Ottoman Empire. He describes the different principles of Islam known as Sufism, Hanafi, and Sharia, and how they influenced the Ottomans.
The Ottoman impact on the development of Islam
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The Jacobites
Scottish History
In this podcast Dr Nigel Aston of the University of Leicester examines the Jacobites and the Jacobite risings that took place between 1688 and 1746.
The Jacobites
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Canadian Confederation
Podcast
In this podcast Professor Edward MacDonald of the University of Prince Edward Island discusses the origins of the Charlottetown Conference of 1864, Canadian Confederation and the development of Canada over the 20th Century.
Canadian Confederation
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The Songhay Empire 1450-1591
The Sonni and Askia Dynasties
In this podcast Dr Toby Green of King's College London examines the history of the Songhay (Songhai) Empire, which dominated the Western Sahel region of West Africa during the 15th-16th centuries.
The Songhay Empire 1450-1591
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Crime and Punishment in Wales: 1700-1830
Podcast
In this podcast Dr Catherine Horler-Underwood of the Cardiff University looks at crime and punishment in Wales between 1700 and 1830.
Crime and Punishment in Wales: 1700-1830
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Simon de Montfort
The History of Democracy in Britain
In this podcast Professor David Carpenter looks at the life and significance of Simon de Montfort, democracy and the rise of the House of Commons.
Simon de Montfort
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Law and Justice in Wales: 1543-1830
Podcast
In this podcast Dr Catherine Horler-Underwood of the Cardiff University discusses changes to law and justice in Wales from 1543 to 1830.
Law and Justice in Wales: 1543-1830
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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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Henry III
Medieval English History
In this podcast Professor David Carpenter of King's College London looks at the reign of Henry III.
Henry III
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Early Modern LGBTQ+ History
Podcast
In this podcast Professor Tim Hitchcock of the University of Sussex discusses LGBTQ+ history in Britain during the Early Modern period.
Dr Hitchcock examines legal changes brought in by the Tudors, the development of Molly houses, subsequent persecution and hetero-sexism and the construction of some LGBTQ+ identities.
Early Modern LGBTQ+ History
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The Industrial Revolution & the Town
18th Century British History
In this podcast Professor Roey Sweet of the University of Leicester discusses the impact the Industrial Revolution had on towns and cities in Britain in the 18th century.
The Industrial Revolution & the Town
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The Franco-British Rivalry
World History
In this podcast Professor Roey Sweet of the University of Leicester looks at the relationship between Britain and France in the 18th century.
The Franco-British Rivalry
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Power, Protest and Music in the United States
A History of the United States
In this podcast Professor Brian Ward of Northumbria University discusses the role and significance of music in the American Civil Rights movement.
Power, Protest and Music in the United States
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The development of the British Navy
Podcast
In this podcast, Professor Bruce Collins of Sheffield Hallam University explores the development of the British navy during the French Wars and the 19th century. Professor Collins outlines the place of the navy in Britain’s psyche at the beginning of the French Wars and the importance of coastal transport, as well...
The development of the British Navy
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The Kingdoms and Empires of Oyo and Dahomey 1608-1800
Podcast
In this podcast Dr Toby Green of King's College London looks at the African Kingdoms and Empires of Oyo and Dahomey 1608-1800, in the area that today is Benin and North central Nigeria.
The Kingdoms and Empires of Oyo and Dahomey 1608-1800
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The Trial of Charles I
17th Century British History
In this podcast Dr Jason Peacey examines the significance of the trial and execution of Charles I in Britain and in Europe and discusses how it was it reported.
The Trial of Charles I
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Queer Britain and Public History
Podcast
In this podcast Dr Samantha Knapton of Nottingham University and Jennifer Shearman of Queer Britain explain how their work has come together to reveal and present the hidden history of LGBTQ+ lives across Britian and beyond.
Queer Britain is the UK’s first museum dedicated to the LGBTQ+ community and its...
Queer Britain and Public History
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An introduction to the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth
Podcast
The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth was one of the largest and most populous countries of 16th and 17th century Europe. The Commonwealth had a unique constitution which placed strict controls on monarchical authority. Legislation was administered by a bicameral legislature, with the king bound to comply with the constitutional principles dictated by the Henrician...
An introduction to the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth
