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Podcast Series: Russia and the USSR
Russia and the USSR
An HA Podcasted History of Russia and the USSR featuring Dr Beryl Williams, Dr Jonathan Davis of Anglia Ruskin University, Dr Edwin Bacon of Birkbeck University of London and Professor Peter Waldron of the University of East Anglia.
Podcast Series: Russia and the USSR
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Podcast Series: Modern China
Multipage Article
An HA Podcasted History of Modern China featuring Dr Yangwen Zeng of the University of Manchester, Professor Rana Mitter and Professor Patricia Thornton of the University of Oxford and Professor Arne Westad of the London School of Economics.
Podcast Series: Modern China
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Napoleon – the film version!
29th November 2023
The British have always been a bit snarky about Napoleon – I guess that’s the way victors can play it. For the French, they often seem either to love or loathe him; the same it seems goes for many historians. What does seem to be clear from the recent discussions...
Napoleon – the film version!
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Why history matters? Round Table discussion podcast
Podcasts
Podcast of the round table discussion available here!The History Matters Annual Conference in May saw the best turnout we've had for some time with a healthy and representative mix of HA members. Our thanks to all those who contributed their time and energy in delivering workshops and lectures. Our afternoon...
Why history matters? Round Table discussion podcast
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Podcast Series: The Crusades
Multipage Article
An HA Podcasted History of the Crusades featuring Professor Jonathan Riley-Smith, Professor Jonathan Phillips of Royal Holloway, University of London and Dr Tom Asbridge of Queen Mary, University of London.
Podcast Series: The Crusades
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Podcast: German Jews and the First World War
Annual Conference Podcast 2019
Podcast: German Jews and the First World War
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The LGBT civil rights movement in Britain
Historian article
This article has been created from the podcast of the same name on this website by Professor Sally R. Munt, University of Sussex. It has been put into article form by Paula Kitching, and the factual and arguments of the piece are those of the original author.
The LGBT civil rights movement in Britain
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The History Ledger, podcasts from the Economic History Society
An HA partnership podcast series with the Economic History Society
The HA and the Economic History Society are developing a new partnership. Affiliates of the EHS contributed to our Teacher Fellowship programme: Teaching the economic history of colonialism in Africa and Asia. As part of the development of closer links, we are delighted to support the dissemination of The History...
The History Ledger, podcasts from the Economic History Society
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Films: Ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian Myths, Stories & Letters
Article
To accompany our series of podcasts looking at the ancient Near East we have put together a few films that give you a sense of the incredible literature and mythology that emerged from Mesopotamia and Egypt over their long histories.
We have also put together a few films that give voice to the ancient...
Films: Ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian Myths, Stories & Letters
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Early Modern Britain 1509-1745
HA Secondary Resources (Key Stage 3)
While the 2014 Curriculum sets out the broad focus of each particular content area, considerable choice has been left to history departments in determining which particular events or developments to include and how they can best 'combine overview and depth studies to help pupils understand both the long arc of...
Early Modern Britain 1509-1745
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Primary History magazine
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Primary Membership Sample Resources
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The Crusades: links
Links to Articles & Podcasts
An HA Podcasted History: The Crusades - The First, Second & Third Crusade and the Legacy of the Crusades
The First Crusade
The First Crusade: Eastern Sources and Different Interpretations
The Miraculous First Crusade
The Crusades: links
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Germany
Links to Articles & Podcasts
Germany
An HA Podcast Series: Modern German History (1914-1948)
Building and assessing historical knowledge on three scales
Kristallnacht
Adolf Eichmann
Reading and enquiring in Years 12 and 13: a case study on women in the Third Reich
Podcast: Cold War Germany
German Women 1900-1945
Nazism and Stalinism – suitable case for...
Germany
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Podcast Series: Confronting Controversial History
Podcast Series
Controversial History formed the focus of the Historical Association’s report, Teaching Emotive and Controversial History 3-19 (TEACH). Published in 2007, it offered teachers invaluable guidance for teaching historical topics that can stir emotion and controversy. However, the authors noted how the nature of the sensitivity can be affected by ‘time, geography and...
Podcast Series: Confronting Controversial History
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Migration - GCSE
Links to Articles & Podcasts
Podcasts
Podcast Series: England's Immigrants 1330-1550
Podcast Series: Social & Political Change in the UK 1800-present: Part 3 Diversity - A Changing Population
Podcast Series: Diversity in Early Modern Britain
Social & Political Change in the UK 1800-present: Part 5 Religion
The Huguenots in Britain & Ireland
Native North Americans...
Migration - GCSE
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Podcast Series: St Peter & Constantine
Early Christianity
In this set of podcasts Professor Mark Humphries of the University of Swansea discusses the life and significance of both St Peter and Constantine the Great, focusing on their roles in the development of Christianity in the Roman Empire.
Podcast Series: St Peter & Constantine
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Podcast Series: Women in Ancient Greece & Rome
Multipage Article
In this series of podcasts Dr Richard Hawley of Royal Holloway, University of London looks at the history of women in Ancient Greece and Rome.
Podcast Series: Women in Ancient Greece & Rome
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Podcast Series: The Hundred Years War
The Hundred Years War
How can a war last 100 years? What did this mean for the peoples of England and France during the medieval period? How significant were the battles of Poitiers, Crecy and Agincourt?
In this podcast series the 100 Years War is explained, explored and brought to life. The lists of...
Podcast Series: The Hundred Years War
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Podcast Series: An Introduction to Magna Carta
An Introduction to Magna Carta
What precedents were there to Magna Carta? Why was the charter originally drawn up and signed in 1215? Why was it reissued during the thirteenth century? Would “ordinary” people have been aware of Magna Carta? How effective was Magna Carta as means to controlling medieval kings? Why was it resurrected...
Podcast Series: An Introduction to Magna Carta
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Podcast Series: Religion in Medieval Europe
Religion in Medieval Europe
In this set of podcasts Professor Miri Rubin of Queen Mary University of London, Professor Robert Swanson of the University of Birmingham & Dr Francois Soyer of the University of Southampton look at Christianity, Judaism and Islam in Medieval Europe.
Podcast Series: Religion in Medieval Europe
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The United States
Links to Articles & Podcasts
The Effect of the Loss of American Colonies
Captain Thomas and the North West Passage
American War of Independence
Thomas Paine
Expanding the reach of the American Revolution
Interpretations of the American Revolution
Facing the revolution: the other Americans
The American West
Podcast: From rebellion to republic
Harnessing the power...
The United States
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Podcast Series: The Umayyad and Abbasid Caliphates
Multipage Article
In this set of podcasts Emeritus Professor Gerald Hawting of SOAS, University of London provides an introduction to the Umayyad (661-750) and Abbasid (750-1258) Caliphates.
Podcast Series: The Umayyad and Abbasid Caliphates
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Podcast Series: The Indus Valley Civilisation
Multipage Article
In this set of podcasts Dr Mark Manuel of the University of Durham looks at the Indus Valley Civilisation.
Podcast Series: The Indus Valley Civilisation
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Podcast Series: Charlemagne and the Carolingian Empire
Multipage Article
In this HA Podcast Series Professor Joanna Story of the University of Leicester discusses Charlemagne and the Carolingian Empire.
Podcast Series: Charlemagne and the Carolingian Empire
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Podcast Series: Early Modern Ireland
Multipage Article
This series of podcasts featuring Professor Sean Connolly and Professor David Hayton of Queen's University Belfast looks at Irish History from 1500-1800. Topics covered include Tudor Ireland, the Eleven Years War, Restoration Ireland, the significance of the reigns of James II and William III and politics in Ireland during the...
Podcast Series: Early Modern Ireland
