Podcast Episodes

433 9.1 Restoration, Revolution and the English Enlightenment

Season 9 Episode 1

In this first episode of Series 9, a a chance to talk about some of the themes which will drive our period of 1660 to 1715. The continuing role of religion in politics, the Rage of Parties, the varyi…

Published on 8 hours ago

432b Europe XIII The Age of the Sun King Pt II

Season 9

Throughout Europe, nations made sweeping social changes, driven the demands of war, the ideas of Absolutism and the growing belief in reason and improvement. This is the age of many of the great name…

Published on 2 weeks ago

432a Europe XIII The Age of the Sun King Pt I

Season 9

Late 17th century and the 18th century Europe was dominated by French culture, wealth, and military exploits. In the first of two epiosdes on the period between 1660 and 1715 (ish), we consider emerg…

Published on 3 weeks ago

French and English Revolutions Q&A Part II

Season 8 Episode 80

Part II of the Q&A where Will Clark of The French Revolution & Napoleon Podcast and I compare and contrast the French and English Revolutions and try to answer all your questions

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Published on 1 month ago

French and English Revolutions Q&A Part I

Season 8 Episode 79

Will Clark of The French Revolution & Napoleon Podcast and I compare and contrast the French and English Revolutions and try to answer all your questions

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Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

The Greatest Welsh Ruler: Episode 2 (1066-1415)

Season 8 Episode 78

Welcome to our search for the Greatest Ruler of Wales. In these two Podcasts, Stephen aims to introduce some of the leaders who shaped Medieval Welsh History. Along the way, We’ll give a very succinc…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Greatest Welsh Ruler: Episode 1 (350 to 1063)

Season 8 Episode 78

Welcome to our search for the Greatest Ruler of Wales. In these two Podcasts, Stephen aims to introduce some of the leaders who shaped Medieval Welsh History. Along the way, We’ll give a very succinc…

Published on 2 months ago

When Theatre Refused to Die by Philip Rowe

Season 8 Episode 78

Philip of the History of European Theatre podcasts talks about how theatre kept itself alive through the days of the Republic and burst into life once more at the Restoration  

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Published on 5 months ago

AAG 1654-1660 Protectorate and Restoration

The course of the Protectorate was by no means smooth; but by 1658 the prospect of the return of the monarchy was remote indeed, stability had re-appeared, prosperity was returning. With a spirit of …

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

431b A World Turned Upside Down?

Season 8 Episode 77

What does the English Revolution mean for you? Did it change anything or, was John Dryden right when he wrote in 1670, 'Thy wars brought nothing about’? Although they clearly left business which woul…

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago