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Writing the First World War - Podcasts
Writing the First World War
The Writing the First World War event in partnership with the English Association and the British Library took place at the British Library in London on April 14th.
Over 80 teachers attended a wonderful day of stimulating professional development which was kicked off by a thought provoking take on how...
Writing the First World War - Podcasts
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Podcast Series: Medieval Scotland
Medieval Scottish History
In this set of podcasts Professor Mark Ormrod of the University of York, Dr Alex Woolf, Dr Katie Stevenson & Professor Michael Brown of the University of St Andrews look at some key aspects of medieval Scottish history.
Podcast Series: Medieval Scotland
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Podcast Series: Thomas Paine
Multipage Article
In this set of podcasts Emeritus Professor W. A. Speck of the University of Leeds looks at the life and ideas of Thomas Paine.
Podcast Series: Thomas Paine
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Making the most of your Historian membership
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Making the most of your HA membership
HA membership offers more than just your subscription to The Historian. As a member can you enjoy a range of benefits designed to help you explore all you love about history. As a reminder, we’ve highlighted some key benefits available here. If you...
Making the most of your Historian membership
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Podcast: Roman Imperial Society
Roman Imperial Society
In this podcast Dr Emma-Jayne Graham and Dr Ursula Rothe of the Open University examine Roman Imperial Society.
Podcast: Roman Imperial Society
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Podcast Series: The Byzantine Empire
Byzantium
In this podcast Dr Dionysios Stathakopoulos of King's College London looks at the history of the Byzantine Empire from its origins in the Roman Empire to the fall of Constantinople.
Podcast Series: The Byzantine Empire
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Podcast: Ancient Greek Drama
Multipage Article
In this podcast Dr Fiona Hobden of the University of Liverpool discusses what Greek tragedy and comedy tell us about the society of Ancient Greece and what has been the legacy of the great writers of this period.
Podcast: Ancient Greek Drama
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Poland
Links to Articles & Podcasts
Podcast: Twentieth-century Poland
Podcast: British-Polish relations and the British Polish community
Polychronicon: Why did the Cold War End?
Podcast: The USSR and Eastern Europe
Film: The Partitions of Poland-Lithuania (1772-1795): Repercussions for German-Polish Relations and their Legacy
Resources from other organisations
Beyond Borders: Polish-British Cultural Connections (Polish Cultural Institute, London; resources by Helen...
Poland
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Podcast Series: Charles Darwin
Multipage Article
In this set of podcasts Project Director Professor Jim Secord and Associate Director Dr Alison Pearn of the Darwin Correspondence Project discuss the life, work and legacy of Charles Darwin.
Podcast Series: Charles Darwin
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Podcast: Christianity in Imperial Rome
Christianity in Imperial Rome
In this podcast Dr Emma-Jayne Graham and Professor Helen King of the Open University discuss how Christianity became the dominant religion of the Roman world.
Podcast: Christianity in Imperial Rome
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Women and space: reaching for the stars
Primary History article
The exploration of the heavens has drawn mankind since the dawn of time. Vast monuments reached to the stars marked with astrological key points. Astronomers sought to understand the movement of the universe. Since the twentieth century however this investigation has moved into space itself, pioneered by restless and inquisitive souls...
Women and space: reaching for the stars
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Podcast Series: The Roman Republic
Multipage Article
In this series of podcasts Dr Federico Santangelo of the University of Newcastle looks at the rise and fall of the Roman Republic.
Podcast Series: The Roman Republic
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Podcast Series: The History of Science
Multipage Article
In this series of podcasts we take a look at the history of the Royal Society and the influence it has had on the history and development of science.
This series features: Keith Moore, Head of Libraries and Archives at the Royal Society, Dr Jordan Goodman, Dr Patricia Fara of...
Podcast Series: The History of Science
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Podcast Series: The Early Georgians
Multipage Article
In this podcast Lucy Worsley of Historic Royal Palaces looks at the early Georgians, the changing relationship between Parliament and Monarchy and Court Politics under George I and George II.
Podcast Series: The Early Georgians
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Podcast Series: The Anglo-Saxons
The Anglo-Saxons
In this HA Podcast Series Professor Joanna Story of the University of Leicester looks at the history of the Anglo-Saxons.
Podcast Series: The Anglo-Saxons
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Branch Podcast: Good Evening Sweetheart
Glasgow & West Scotland Branch Podcast
Just before the talk was due to start in Hillhead Library a young librarian rushed in waving a sheet of paper, looking very excited - the Secretary wondered if we were double booked and about to be asked to leave. But no! She announced that the speakers, Peter and Sue Mowforth, had...
Branch Podcast: Good Evening Sweetheart
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An Interview with David Cannadine - Podcast
Medlicott Interview
On June 18 2013 David Cannadine will formally receive the Historical Association's Medlicott Medal for Services to History.
In anticipation of the evening awards event that will culminate in a lecture by Professor Cannadine, we met with the great man to reflect on his award and his career.
An Interview with David Cannadine - Podcast
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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
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Podcast Series: The Cold War
Multipage Article
An HA Podcasted History of the Cold War featuring Dr Elena Hore of the University of Essex, Dr Matthew Grant of Teeside University, Dr Holger Nehring of the University of Sheffield, Dr Michael Shin of the University of Cambridge, Professor Mark White of Queen Mary University of London, Professor Charles...
Podcast Series: The Cold War
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Medieval Medicine Podcast
Medieval Medicine
In this HA Podcast Ian Dawson looks at medicine during the medieval period.
Medieval Medicine Podcast
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Podcast Series: The Vikings
Podcasted history
An HA Podcasted History of the Vikings featuring Professor Rosamond McKitterick, Sidney Sussex College, University of Cambridge.
Podcast Series: The Vikings
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Podcast Series: The Tudors
Multipage Article
An HA Podcasted History of the Tudors featuring Dr Sue Doran, Dr Steven Gunn, Dr Michael Everett & Dr Anna Whitelock.
Podcast Series: The Tudors
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Podcast Series: The Reformation
Multipage Article
An HA Podcasted History of the Reformation featuring Professor Peter Marshall, Dr Henry Cohn, Dr Penny Robert and Professor Beat Kümin of Warwick University.
Podcast Series: The Reformation
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Podcast Series: The Women's Movement
Multipage Article
In Part 2 of our series on Social and Political Change in the UK 1800-present we look at the Women's Movement in the UK from its early origins through to the end of the 20th century
Part 2 features Dr Anne Logan, Professor June Hannam and Ms Jean Spence.
Also...
Podcast Series: The Women's Movement
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Podcast Series: Religion in the UK
Multipage Article
In Part 5 of our series on Social and Political Change in the UK 1800-present we look at religion in the U.K. This set of podcasts features Dr Janice Holmes of the Open University, Revd Dr Jeremy Morris, Dean, Fellow, and Director of Studies in Theology at King's College, Andrew Copson,...
Podcast Series: Religion in the UK