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  • Anglo-Saxon Aristocracy in the 10th and 11th Centuries

      Anglo-Saxon History
    In this podcast Professor Katy Cubitt of the University of East Anglia discusses how the aristocracy developed and changed in the 10th and 11th centuries.
    Anglo-Saxon Aristocracy in the 10th and 11th Centuries
  • 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 Spice and Silk routes in the late medieval era

      Podcast
    The Silk Road was a network of Eurasian trade routes active from the second century BCE until the mid-15th century. Spanning over 6,400 kilometers (4,000 miles), it played a central role in facilitating economic, cultural, political, and religious interactions between the East and West.  The spice trade involved historical civilizations in Asia, Northeast Africa and Europe. Spices such as cinnamon, cassia, cardamom, ginger, pepper, nutmeg, star anise, clove, and turmeric were known and used...
    The Spice and Silk routes in the late medieval era
  • Henry III, Simon de Montfort and the Origins of Parliament

      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 reign of Henry III, baronial grievances and the Second Barons’ War, including the 1258 Provisions of Oxford, the most radical scheme of constitutional reform to be attempted in England until the post-Civil War...
    Henry III, Simon de Montfort and the Origins of Parliament
  • The Early Royal Society: From Bacon to Newton

      The History of the Royal Society
    In this podcast Keith Moore, Head of Libraries and Archives at the Royal Society looks at the early Royal Society.
    The Early Royal Society: From Bacon to Newton
  • The Indus Valley Civilisation (3300BC to 1300BC)

      Ancient World History
    In this set of podcasts Dr Mark Manuel of the University of Durham looks at the Indus Valley Civilisation. The Indus Valley Civilisation, also known as the Indus Civilisation or the Harappan Civilisation was a Bronze Age civilisation in the northwestern regions of South Asia, lasting from 3300 BCE to 1300 BCE, and in its mature form 2600 BCE to 1900 BCE. Together with ancient...
    The Indus Valley Civilisation (3300BC to 1300BC)
  • 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
  • The Fall and Rise of Islamic Europe and its impact on European Jews

      European Jewish History
    In this podcast Professor Miri Rubin of Queen Mary University of London looks at how the Reconquista and the rise of the Ottoman Empire affected the European Jewish community.
    The Fall and Rise of Islamic Europe and its impact on European Jews
  • The Englishness of George Orwell

      Podcast
    George Orwell is best known for Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty Four - one book an allegory of The Russian Revolution, and the other a science fiction dystopia about a globalized world. Before these two last works, the heart and soul of Orwell's writing had been about England and the...
    The Englishness of George Orwell
  • The Civil War: England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales.

      Early Modern British History
    In this podcast Professor Michael Braddick looks at the impact of the Civil War on relations between England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales.
    The Civil War: England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales.
  • Why did the Royalists lose the first Civil War?

      Early Modern British History
    In this podcast Dr Andrew Hopper of the University of Leicester examines why the Royalists lost the first Civil War.
    Why did the Royalists lose the first Civil War?
  • Edward I: Relations between England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland

      Medieval British History
    In this podcast Dr Philip Morgan of Keele University examines the significance of the reign of Edward I and relations between England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.
    Edward I: Relations between England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland
  • How did William I transform England and Wales?

      Podcast
    In this podcast Professor David Bates examines how William the Conquerer transformed England and Wales.
    How did William I transform England and Wales?
  • An Introduction to 20th Century African and Caribbean British History

      Podcast
    In this podcast Dr Hakim Adi gives an introduction to 20th Century African and Caribbean British History.
    An Introduction to 20th Century African and Caribbean British History
  • An Introduction to 19th Century African and Caribbean British History

      Podcast
    In this podcast Dr Hakim Adi of the University of Chichester gives an introduction to 19th Century African and Caribbean British History.
    An Introduction to 19th Century African and Caribbean British History
  • British LGBTQ+ Community: Changes over the last 200 years

      Podcast
    In this podcast Professor Sally R Munt looks at how the lives of individuals within the LGBTQ+ community have changed over the last 200 years and asks: what accounts for this change?
    British LGBTQ+ Community: Changes over the last 200 years
  • The British LGBTQ+ Civil Rights Movement: 1960-present

      Podcast
    In this podcast Professor Sally R Munt of the University of Sussex discusses The origins and devlopment of the British LGBT Civil Rights Movement.
    The British LGBTQ+ Civil Rights Movement: 1960-present
  • British & Irish Lesbian History in the 19th Century

      LGBTQ+ History
    In this podcast Dr Emma Vickers of the University of Reading discusses British Lesbian History in the 19th Century and passionate friendship.
    British & Irish Lesbian History in the 19th Century
  • The Northern Irish Troubles and the Good Friday Agreement

      Northern Irish History
    In this podcast Dr Stuart Aveyard looks at how 'the Troubles' developed over the 1970s, 80s and 90s and discusses the key factors that led to the Good Friday Agreement of 1998.
    The Northern Irish Troubles and the Good Friday Agreement
  • How did the UK Women's Movement develop and change after enfranchisement?

      20th Century Women's History
    In this podcast Dr Anne Logan of the University of Kent looks at how the Women's Movement developed and changed in the years subsequent to achieving the vote.
    How did the UK Women's Movement develop and change after enfranchisement?
  • UK Women's Movement: How did Women achieve the Vote?

      20th Century Women's History
    In this podcast Professor June Hannam of the University of the West of England looks at the key forces that led to women achiving the vote in the early 20th century.
    UK Women's Movement: How did Women achieve the Vote?
  • How stable was the Weimar Republic between 1924-29?

      Podcast
    In this podcast Professor Benjamin Ziemann of the University of Sheffield examines the stability of the Weimar Republic.
    How stable was the Weimar Republic between 1924-29?
  • UK 1964-79 - Domestic problems under the Labour and Conservative Governments

      20th Century British History
    In this podcast Professor Keith Laybourn of the University of Huddersfield discusses the key reasons for the growing domestic problems under the Labour and Conservative Governments 1964-79 and looks at the effectiveness of their response.
    UK 1964-79 - Domestic problems under the Labour and Conservative Governments
  • Problems in the UK during the 1920s and 30s

      20th Century British History
    In this podcast Professor Keith Laybourn of the University of Huddersfield examines the key social, political and economic problems of the 1920s and 30s.
    Problems in the UK during the 1920s and 30s
  • The First Crusade - Antioch, Edessa, the fall of Jerusalem and the Crusader States

      Medieval World History
    In this podcast Professor Riley-Smith examines Antioch: the turning point of the Crusade, Edessa, the advance on Jerusalem, the use of modern warfare, the massacre of Jerusalem, ethnic cleansing, the consequences of the fall of Jerusalem and the creation of the Crusader States.
    The First Crusade - Antioch, Edessa, the fall of Jerusalem and the Crusader States