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  • Post Roman Scotland

      Scottish History
    In this set of podcasts Dr Alex Woolf of the University of St Andrews looks at post-Roman Scotland.
    Post Roman Scotland

  • The Baltic Crusades

      The Northern Crusades (1147-1410)
    In this podcast, Gregory Leighton, provides an introduction to the Baltic Crusades (also known as the Northern Crusades).  The Baltic Crusades were campaigns undertaken by Catholic Christian military orders and kingdoms, primarily against the pagan Baltic, Finnic and West Slavic peoples around the southern and eastern shores of the Baltic Sea, and also against Orthodox Christian Slavs. From the outset, Christian monarchs...
    The Baltic Crusades

  • Alexander the Great

      The Man the Myth
    In this podcast Professor Thomas Harrison of the University of St Andrews provides and introduction to Alexander the Great.
    Alexander the Great

  • The British Templars

      Podcast
    Dr Steve Tibble unpacks the true history of the Knights Templar, challenging centuries of myth and conspiracy to reveal their real legacy - particularly in Britain. He explores their origins during the Crusades, the evolution of their military and religious roles, and the dramatic events that led to their downfall....
    The British Templars

  • Film: The Origins of Mass Society - Speech, Sex and Drink in Urbanising Britain, 1780-1870

      Article
    Professor Peter Mandler is the current president of the Historical Association. As part of our 'presidents season' for the HA Virtual Branch he gave a fascinating talk on The Origins of Mass Society: Speech, Sex and Drink in Urbanising Britain, 1780-1870. In this talk he explores the impact of the changes in...
    Film: The Origins of Mass Society - Speech, Sex and Drink in Urbanising Britain, 1780-1870

  • History of Electricity

      The History of the Royal Society
    In this series of podcasts Dr Patricia Fara of Clare College, Cambridge, examines the role of the Royal Society in the development of electricity.
    History of Electricity

  • Taking Notes at A-Level History

      Student Guides
    A-Level History is not just about taking notes - but as with any subject you study at A-Level, there are some notes to keep. Here are some general common sense reminders about keeping notes, which may seem obvious - but you would be surprised how many people don't take their...
    Taking Notes at A-Level History

  • The Abbasid Caliphate

      Medieval World History
    In this set of podcasts Emeritus Professor Gerald Hawting of SOAS, University of London provides an introduction to the Abbasid (750-1258) Caliphate.
    The Abbasid Caliphate

  • The Umayyad Caliphate

      Medieval World History
    In this set of podcasts Emeritus Professor Gerald Hawting of SOAS, University of London provides an introduction to the Umayyad (661-750) Caliphate.
    The Umayyad Caliphate

  • The Origins of the Spanish Civil War

      A Modern History of Spain
    In this podcast Dr Peter Anderson of the University of Leeds looks at the origins of the Spanish Civil War.
    The Origins of the Spanish Civil War

  • The Crusades in the Iberian Peninsula

      Podcast
    The Iberian Crusades, often known as the Reconquista or the reconquest of al-Andalus, was the series of military campaigns that Christian kingdoms waged against the Muslim kingdoms following the Umayyad conquest of Hispania. The beginning of the Reconquista is traditionally dated to the Battle of Covadonga (circa 718 or 722), in which an Asturian army achieved the first Christian victory over the forces of the Umayyad Caliphate since...
    The Crusades in the Iberian Peninsula

  • Michael Wood, Hadrian and the Making of Early England

      Article
    Michael Wood opened the summer lecture series for the HA virtual Branch on the Making of Early England. In it he introduced key characters and texts that help to establish the cultural past of that time and also reveal to us what we know of it. These people included overlooked...
    Michael Wood, Hadrian and the Making of Early England

  • An Introduction to Cuneiform

      Podcast
    In this podcast Professor Jacob Dahl of Wolfson College, University of Oxford, provides an introduction to the origins and significance of cuneiform. Cuneiform is the earliest known writing system (dating from c. 3500 BC to c. 100 AD) and represents a transformational turning point in the development of human civilisation. An...
    An Introduction to Cuneiform

  • West Wiltshire Branch Programme

      Article
    B All enquiries to Mrs Jenny Ladd jladd242@gmail.com tel 01373 830514 All talks start at 7.30pm and take place in St. Thomas’ Church Hall, York Buildings, Trowbridge, Wilts. BA14 8PT. Free parking on the road, limited free parking next to Church. Associate membership £15 per year. Talks free to HA...
    West Wiltshire Branch Programme

  • Medieval Welsh Literature

      Medieval Welsh History
    In this podcast Dr Dylan Foster Evans of Cardiff University provides an introduction to Medieval Welsh Literature.
    Medieval Welsh Literature

  • The Decline of the Mughal Empire

      The History of India
    In this podcast Ushma Williams looks at the decline, fall and legacy of the Mughal Empire.
    The Decline of the Mughal Empire

  • Thomas Cromwell

      Tudor History
    In this podcast Dr Michael Everett examines the life and career of Thomas Cromwell.
    Thomas Cromwell

  • Women in Medieval Wales

      Medieval Welsh History
    In this podcast Dr Emma Cavell of the University of Leeds discusses the lives and the rights of women in medieval Wales.
    Women in Medieval Wales

  • The Scottish Enlightenment

      18th Century British History
    In this podcast Dr Thomas Ahnert of the University of Edinburgh discusses the Scottish Enlightenment.
    The Scottish Enlightenment

  • The Tang Dynasty

      Chinese History
    In this podcast Lance Pursey, Chen Xue and Jonathan Dugdale of the University of Birmingham look at the culture, influence and the significance of the Tang Dynasty (618-907)
    The Tang Dynasty

  • 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

  • The Early British Slave Trade

      Podcast
    In this podcast, Professor William Pettigrew of Lancaster University, discusses the origins of the British Slave Trade in the 1560s, the impact of the English Civil War, Cromwell and the Restoration, and looks at slavery's role in the development of the British economy, empire and domestic politics.
    The Early British Slave Trade

  • Medieval Sexualities: Richard I and Philip Augustus

      Podcast
    In this podcast, Dr Gabrielle Storey, discusses sexuality in the medieval world through an examination of the relationship of Richard I of England and Philip Augustus/Philip II of France. To what extent can we apply modern concepts of sexuality to the medieval period?
    Medieval Sexualities: Richard I and Philip Augustus

  • 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

  • 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