The History Faculty
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History Study Guides written and presented by current UK historians. Dealing with key historical questions and events, these podcasts are aimed at students preparing for their a-levels, undergraduates, and members of the public who have an interest in history.
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| 1 | VideoHow able a King was Richard III? | How able a King was Richard III? A presentation by Dr. David Grummitt, Senior Research Fellow, The History of Parliament Project, for The History Faculty: www.thehistoryfaculty.com. | 4/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 2 | VideoHow much support did Richard III enjoy as King? | How much support did Richard II enjoy as King? A presentation by Dr. David Grummitt, Senior Research Fellow, The History of Parliament Project, for The History Faculty: www.thehistoryfaculty.com. | 4/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 3 | VideoHow serious a threat were The Yorkists to Henry VII? | How serious a threat were The Yorkists to Henry VII?: A presentation by Dr. David Grummitt, Senior Research Fellow, The History of Parliament Project, for The History Faculty: www.thehistoryfaculty.com. | 3/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 4 | VideoReasons why the Yorkists had won the English Crown by 1461 | Reasons why the Yorkists had won the English Crown by 1461: A presentation by Dr. David Grummitt, Senior Research Fellow, The History of Parliament Project, for The History Faculty: www.thehistoryfaculty.com. | 3/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 5 | VideoHow far did Edward IV restore law & order upon his accession in 1461? | How far did Edward IV restore law 8 order upon his accession in 1461? A presentation by Dr. David Grummitt, Senior Research Fellow, The History of Parliament Project, for The History Faculty: www.thehistoryfaculty.com. | 3/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 6 | VideoWhy were there Wars between Lancastrians & Yorkists? | Why were there wars between Lancastrians 8 Yorkists? A presentation by Dr. David Grummitt, Senior Research Fellow, The History of Parliament Project, for The History Faculty: www.thehistoryfaculty.com. | 2/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 7 | VideoWeimar Germany: Part III | A three part historical discussion of Weimar Germany by Dr. Moritz Foellmer, Senior Lecturer, University of Leeds, for The History Faculty: www.thehistoryfaculty.com. | 2/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 8 | VideoWeimar Germany: Part II | A three part historical discussion of Weimar Germany by Dr. Moritz Foellmer, Senior Lecturer, University of Leeds, for The History Faculty: www.thehistoryfaculty.com. | 2/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 9 | VideoMussolini, the Armed Forces & War: 1920-1940 | Mussolini, the Armed Forces 8 War: 1920-1940: a presentation by Professor John Gooch, University of Leeds, for The History Faculty: www.thehistoryfaculty.com. | 2/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 10 | VideoWeimar Germany: Part 1 | A three part historical discussion of Weimar Germany by Dr. Moritz Foellmer, Senior Lecturer, University of Leeds, for The History Faculty: www.thehistoryfaculty.com. | 1/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 11 | VideoKing Henry VIII: Aims as King: 1509-1529 | What were Henry VIII's aims as King between 1509-1529? A presentation by Dr. Glenn Richardson, Senior Lecturer, St. Mary's University College, for The History Faculty: www.thehistoryfaculty.com. | 1/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 12 | VideoThe First World War: The Central Powers | The First World War: The Central Powers. Part of a two-part presentation by Professor John Gooch, University of Leeds, for The History Faculty: www.thehistoryfaculty.com. | 1/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 13 | VideoThe First World War: The Entente Powers | The First World War: The Entente Powers. A two-part presentation by Professor John Gooch, University of Leeds, for The History Faculty: www.thehistoryfaculty.com. | 1/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 14 | VideoThe Extended Essay: how to construct an historical investigation | The Extended Essay: how to construct an historical investigation. A presentation by Dr. Chris Prior, University of Leeds, for The History Faculty: www.thehistoryfaculty.com. | 1/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 15 | VideoCardinal Wolsey: Rise & Fall,1509-1529 | Why did Cardinal Wolsey rise and fall politically during the period 1509-1529? A presentation by Dr. Glenn Richardson, Senior Lecturer, St. Mary's University College, for The History Faculty: www.thehistoryfaculty.com. | 1/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 16 | VideoWho was more important in directing foreign policy, 1515-1529; King Henry VIII or Wolsey | Who was more important in directing foreign policy in the period 1515-1529; King Henry VIII or Wolsey. Dr. Glenn Richardson, Senior Lecturer in History, St. Mary's University College. | 10/29/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 17 | VideoHow Far did Henry VIII Achieve his Aims: 1509 - 1514 | How Far did Henry VIII Achieve his Aims: 1509 - 1514? Dr. Glen Richardson, Senior Lecturer, St. Mary's University College. | 10/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 18 | VideoInterview with Professor J. Arch Getty | Fantastic interview of Stalin and Great Terror expert Professor J. Arch Getty, University of California, Los Angeles, conducted by Dr. James Harris, University of Leeds, editor of Stalin: A New History.This insightful conversation traces Professor Getty's own interest in history, through his intellectual development, considering his major contributions to the study of Josef Stalin. | 8/13/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 19 | VideoStalin & The Great Terror | "Stalin and The Great Terror' by Professor J. Arch Getty, Professor of Modern Russian History, University of California, Los Angeles. | 8/13/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 20 | VideoThe First World War & the Liberal Decline | Dr. Hester Barron, University of Sussex: 'To What Extent was The First World War Responsible for the longer-term Liberal Decline?' | 6/6/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 21 | VideoLiving Standards: Regional & Social Differences 1919-1939 | Dr. Hester Barron, University of Sussex: Living Standards: Regional 8 Social Differences 1919-1939 | 6/6/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 22 | VideoRadicalism & Civil Rights | Radicalism 8 Civil Rights: Dr. Simon Hall, University of Leeds. | 3/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 23 | VideoNonviolence & Civil Rights | Nonviolence 8 Civil Rights: Dr. Simon Hall, University of Leeds. | 3/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 24 | VideoJohn F. Kennedy & Civil Rights | John F. Kennedy 8 Civil Rights: Dr. Simon Hall, University of Leeds. | 3/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 25 | VideoReasons for the Labour Landslide of 1945 | Reasons for the Labour Landslide of 1945: Explanations given by Conservative Party in aftermath of election; Longer-term trends in society; Wartime politics; Composition of the electorate. Dr. Hester Barron, University of Sussex. | 3/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 26 | VideoWhy did the General Strike not Succeed? | Why did the General Strike not Succeed? Dr. Hester Barron, University of Sussex: Introduction; How far were the leaders of the TUC General Council responsible?; Government position (maintenance of law and order and support of the population); Aims of the strike; Conclusion | 3/21/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 27 | VideoThe Russian Provisional Government, 1917 | The Russian Provisional Government is discussed by historians as a failure. It is presented as not taking decisive action on a range of pressing issues. It therefore lost popular support and was easily removed from power by the Bolsheviks in October 1917. This talk gives a more sympathetic account of the range of problems confronting the Provisional Government, arguing that it was undermined largely by factors outside its control: the war, a revolution in the countryside, the lack of equilibrium in exchange between town and countryside; an urban economic crisis; the break-up of the late imperial state through national movements; a lack of international backing; and the unique environment of Petrograd. The main failing of the Provisional Government was during Kerensky’s leadership, most notably the disastrous Kornilov Affair. We should also note the great success of the Provisional Government – the fact that it did arrange elections to the Constituent Assembly in very trying and difficult conditions. | 3/21/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 28 | VideoTrotsky & The Bolsheviks 1917-1924 | Leon Trotsky joined the Bolsheviks in August 1917 after many years of separation. He was nevertheless a key figure in the establishment and maintenance of Soviet power. It was Trotsky’s strategy by which the Bolsheviks came to power. As Commissar for Foreign Affairs, it was Trotsky’s ‘no peace, no war’ policy that in the debates about whether to sign a separate peace with Germany saved the Bolsheviks from splitting down the middle. In his next post, Commissar for War, there has been no historical agreement about the impact of Trotsky’ military strategy, but the Red Army was formed on Trotsky’s principles and it was Trotsky who protected the specialists that led the Red Army to victory. Undoubtedly Trotsky was a major propagandist for the Bolsheviks; his civil war train was a legend in its own time. Trotsky did not however establish a firm support base at the peak of the Bolshevik elite. Many leading Bolsheviks, especially Stalin, resented Trotsky as an anti-party figure. Trotsky’s economic policies and prognoses found little support. Devoid of Lenin’s backing nothing was more certain than Trotsky’s defeat in the power struggle to be the next leader of the Soviet state. There is no better illustration of Trotsky’s isolation than his decision not to return to Moscow for Lenin’s funeral, despite Stalin’s quick action to inform Trotsky in the expectation that Trotsky would wish to be at Lenin’s burial. | 3/21/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 29 | VideoIndian Independence & British Decolonisation | How important was Indian Independence (1947) in changing British attitudes to decolonisation during the period from 1945 to 1960? Dr. Chris Prior, University of Leeds: The significance of 1947; The British government's view of India; Suez; A continued commitment to empire; Macleod and the 'Winds of Change'; The Commonwealth. | 3/20/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 30 | VideoPopularity of Imperialism in Britain, 1880-1902 | To what extent was imperialism a popular policy in Britain throughout the period from 1880 to 1902? Dr. Chris Prior, University of Leeds: The press; The musichalls and poopular culture; Opponents of empire; Different imperial policies. | 3/20/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 31 | VideoThe First World War & The British Empire | How far do you agree that the First World War marked a decisive chance in Britain's control over its empire in the years 1870-1980? Dr. Chris Prior, University of Leeds: India - nationalism and imperial policy; White Dominions - self-government and bonds of interest; Africa - nationalism and local disturbances; Other factors - imperial overstretch and morale | 3/20/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 32 | VideoBritain’s involvement in Africa,1868-1902 | 'Were strategic or economic motives the more important factor in explaining Britain's involvement in Africa during the period from 1868-1902?' Historians and strategic matters; Historians and the economy; Assessing the two sides; Historical problems - provisions and provisos. Dr. Chris Prior, University of Leeds. | 3/19/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 33 | VideoThe Leading Question in Chartist Historiography | The Leading Question in Chartist Historiography by one of the leading historians of Chartism: Dr. Malcolm Chase, University of Leeds. | 12/2/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 34 | VideoLenin & The Russian Revolution | Soviet and Western historiography has for long identified Lenin as the most influential figure in explaining how the October Revolution of 1917 took place. This follows a comment in Trotsky’s diary of 1935 that the October Revolution would have occurred without him but only on condition that Lenin was present. This talk outlines how recent scholarship has re-evaluated Lenin’s role: he failed to prevent the February Revolution, the April Theses joined an already existing debate rather than marked a completely new point of view, State and Revolution is no guide to how the Bolshevik government developed, and it is Trotsky not Lenin who organised the October Revolution. It is only be demolishing the Lenin myth that we move closer to understanding the Russian Revolution of 1917. | 11/30/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 35 | VideoStalin’s Russia: Society & Culture | Stalin is famous above all for a remarkable programme of economic development – the establishment of a ‘command-administrative system’ that set targets for the transformation of the USSR’s economy in the form of five-year plans. This economic revolution also carried profound consequences for Soviet society. This talk outlines how Stalin’s changes ripped social ties apart in both the urban and rural environments. The purpose of culture, it is argued, was to try and put society back together again, whether by building families, resorting to traditional schooling, by being more tolerant of religion, or by combining socialist realism with popular entertainment. | 11/29/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 36 | VideoThe 1905 Russian Revolution | Causes, Course, Consequences: In 1905 Russia became famous as a centre of Revolution. The eyes of Europe were focused upon modern forms of discontent, especially the mass strike, in an old political order. This talk covers the beginnings, development and end of this remarkable period in late imperial Russia history. Was this an opportunity for Tsarism to reform itself, or was 1905 simply a foretaste of what was to come in 1917? | 11/29/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 37 | VideoThe Bolshevik State: 1917-1924 | Survival and Consolidation: When the Bolsheviks declared a new government in October 1917 many a commentator, including many Bolsheviks, thought that it could not survive as a one-party regime. It would have either to give way to the Constituent Assembly or to transform itself into a broad coalition of socialists of all types. This talk examines why of all the attempted communist revolutions in Europe of this time (Germany, Hungary, Slovakia etc.) only the Bolshevik regime in Russia survived. It also asks whether the price paid for survival – the consolidation of a one-party dictatorship meant that the ideal of socialism was lost. | 11/29/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 38 | VideoThe Civil Rights Movement in the USA | In recent years historians of the civil rights movement have moved their focus away from the charismatic leadership of Martin Luther King, Jr. to explore the role played by "ordinary people" in the struggle for racial equality. While not denying King's importance as a tactician, figurehead and orator historians have argued that, at root, the civil rights movement was a people's movement and that the countless inspiring contributions made by local blacks was a critical component of the movement's success. After setting out the problems that the civil rights movement sought to tackle, the presentation charts some of the civil rights movement's major tactics - litigation, boycotts and direct action, and voter registration drives - emphasizing the importance of ordinary African Americans and their allies to these efforts. The presentation ends with a re-consideration of King's role, highlighting his importance as a "bridge" between the local campaigns and national politics. | 11/29/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 39 | VideoThe Battle of Hattin (1187) | The Battle of Hattin (1187): The Crusades - Professor Graham Loud, University of Leeds. | 11/29/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 40 | VideoThe Second Crusade: 1147-1149 | The Second Crusade: 1147-1149: Professor Graham Loud, University of Leeds. | 11/29/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 41 | VideoStalin’s Rise to Power | This podcast explores the variety of approaches to the question of Stalin’s power. It considers the relative importance of a/ Stalin’s control of the Secretariat of the Central Committee of the Party; b/ he opinion of both of the Party elite and rank and file, and c/ Soviet political culture in the 1920s. Dr. Harris briefly discusses the findings of his own research in the archives of the Central Committee Secretariat. | 11/29/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 42 | VideoStalin & the Economic Transformation of the USSR | In this podcast Dr. Harris explains why all Bolsheviks agreed on the need to overcome economic backwardness. He explores why Soviet industrialisation took the form it did in the late 1920s, and then explores a fascinating paradox: How the Soviet planned economy in the 1930s was at once both a spectacular success and a catastrophic failure. | 11/29/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 43 | VideoMussolini’s Foreign Policy in the 1920s & 1930s | Mussolini's Foreign Policy in the 1920s 8 1930s | 11/29/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 44 | VideoThe Black Power Movement in the United States | The Black Power Movement in the United States | 11/29/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 45 | VideoResearching History on the Internet | Researching History on the Internet | 11/29/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 46 | VideoAttitudes to Early Twentieth Century Immigration in the USA | In 1924 Congress passed the Johnson-Reed, or National Origins, Act, declaring racial and ethnic background as the most important determinant in gaining American citizenship. Those with Asian backgrounds were barred altogether. This session examines both the run-up to this crucial legislation and its impact on immigration up until it was superseded in 1966. | 11/29/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 47 | VideoRussia & The First World War | Russia 8 The First World War: Dr. Sarah Badcock, University of Nottingham. | 11/28/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 48 | VideoThe Russian Agrarian Crisis? | The Russian Agrarian Crisis? Dr. Sarah Badcock, University of Nottingham. | 11/28/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 49 | VideoThe 1917 Russian Revolutions | The 1917 Russian Revolutions: Dr. Sarah Badcock, University of Nottingham. | 11/28/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 50 | VideoStalin’s Foreign Policy: 1928-1941 | This podcast examines Stalin's foreign policy in the interwar years. Dr Kocho-Williams examines Stalin's foreign policy aims during the 1930s, discussing the failure of collective security and the conclusion of the Nazi-Soviet Pact in 1939. The podcast covers the Soviet Union's conduct of foreign policy using both diplomacy and the Communist International. | 11/28/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 50 Episodes |
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