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Filmed lecture: How (not) to historicise the contemporary United States

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Filmed lecture: How (not) to historicise the contemporary United States

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For the last two and a half centuries, the USA has been shaped by a remarkable sense of its own unique place in world history, yet consumed by never-ending battles over what this means. 250 years after the Declaration of Independence was signed, the United States appears to be at an inflexion point. In this lecture, Adam discusses various ways of framing the history of the USA and consider how best to contextualise the present.

This talk was recorded at the HA annual conference 2026 in Newcastle. Any opinions expressed by the presenter are their own and do not necessarily represent Historical Association policy.

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Adam Smith, University of Oxford, published 29th June 2026

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Filmed lecture: How (not) to historicise the contemporary United States

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History Today Article- last chance to read for free... 

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History Today Article- last chance to read for free... 

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The expansion of the United States in the mid-#19thcentury had a catastrophic effect on the Native Americans of the Great Plains. Last chance to read this article for free

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The expansion of the United States in the mid-19th century had a catastrophic effect on the Native Americans of the Great Plains.

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https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/historyextra-podcast/id256580326?i=1000773701183

Listen to this to understand the links to workers rights and anarchism during the Haymarket Affair, Carnegie and Steelworkers Strike and more

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Interview- Steven Veerapen on The Wisest Fool: The Lavish Life of James VI and I

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Interview- Steven Veerapen on The Wisest Fool: The Lavish Life of James VI and I

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Please read- it's important to recap James even though we are studying Charles I- In conversation with the Editor, the historian reflects on his mission to rescue England’s first Stuart king from centuries of caricature and revealing a politically astute monarch whose skills lay in image-making and peaceful governance.

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AoH Book Club: Steven Veerapen on The Wisest Fool: The Lavish Life of James VI and I - Aspects of History

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The historian reflects on his mission to rescue England’s first Stuart king from centuries of caricature and reveal a politically astute monarch.

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Schools’ History Conference 2026- Cromwell Association

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Schools’ History Conference 2026- Cromwell Association

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Schools’ History Conference 2026

Cromwell Association

Thursday 25th June 2026 10.00 - 13.00 hours

Leading academic historians debate key topics from the A-Level syllabus.

Sign up to tune in live (weather permitting)

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Schools’ History Conference - The World Turned Upside Down

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Schools’ History Conference 2026 LIVE FROM HUNTINGDON Home of Oliver Cromwell Leading academic historians debate key topics from the A-Level syllabus: Was Charles I a principled defender of the English Constitution, driven to war by an unreasonable and revolutionary Parliament? Was the New Model Army a tool of liberation for the English people, not an ... Read more

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Podcast Episode · American History Hit · June 18 · 44m

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Last Chance to read- History Today Article- The Indian Citizenship Act

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Last Chance to read- History Today Article- The Indian Citizenship Act

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The decision in 1924 to make Native Americans citizens of the United States was not straightforwardly progressive. Last chance to read this archive article for free

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The decision in 1924 to make Native Americans citizens of the United States was not straightforwardly progressive.

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Is the move to end hereditary peerage in the #HouseofLords a step towards more democratic representation? Last chance to read George Garnett’s latest column for free

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Queen Victoria arrives at the House of Lords to open the first parliament of her reign, George Baxter, mid 19th century. Art Institute of Chicago. Public Domain.

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In 1659 the Stuart #Restoration seemed impossible. It might not have occurred at all but for the forgotten intervention of a blacksmith’s daughter. This History Today archive article is free for 7 days

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‘Charles II, Crown Prince of England,’ by François Dieussart, C.1646-50. Rijksmuseum. Public Domain.

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Article from King's College London

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What does it feel like to study history as an academic discipline? What unique experiences come with studying history at King’s? And what career prospects might a history degree open up for you?…

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History Today Article- What Britain thought of the US Civil War 

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History Today Article- What Britain thought of the US Civil War 

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Follow History Today on X (Twitter), every few days they post a free article that might be connected to our units. You can then read at your own leisure or copy and paste, save it for later. Who doesn't want access to free articles written by academic historians?

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What Britain Thought of the US Civil War- article

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https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/dan-snows-history-hit/id1042631089?i=1000750671779

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https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-rest-is-history/id1537788786?i=1000755744707

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https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/american-history-hit/id1638918169?i=1000751266713

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https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/american-history-hit/id1638918169?i=1000752512221

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Essay Competition 2025–26

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Essay Competition 2025–26

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Open to students in Years 12 and 13 across the UK.

Essay Question:
As the United States marks 250 years, how should historians assess the nation’s progress toward the truths that its Declaration of Independence holds to be self-evident?

Answer with reference to ONE of the following themes: a) disability, b) gender c) race.

In 2026, the United States reaches a significant milestone: 250 years since independence. This anniversary offers an opportunity not only to reflect on the nation’s founding ideals and through people, movements, or specific events.

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SHP WEBINAR: Monday March 2nd 5-6pm on the SHP YouTube Channel – email d.lyndon-cohen@leedstrinity.ac.uk to register

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SHP WEBINAR: Monday March 2nd 5-6pm on the SHP YouTube Channel – email d.lyndon-cohen@leedstrinity.ac.uk to register

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Calling all teachers and students of the History of Medicine!

The Schools History Project (SHP) has a fantastic FREE webinar to support your revision of Medieval Medicine led by Professor Natasha Hodgson (Nottingham Trent University and Teaching Medieval Women).

Broadcasting live on the SHP YouTube Channel on Monday 2 March 5-6pm, they'll be looking at sources from the British Library related to Medieval herbal remedies. This will be followed by a micro-keynote from Professor Hodgson focusing on the role of women in Medieval medicine. She'll be joined by Salma Ishaq, history teacher at Regent High School, Camden, who will share some of the lesson resources that she has developed using contemporary source material.

If you'd like to join the webinar, please register by emailing d.lyndon-cohen@leedstrinity.ac.uk.

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SHP Understanding - Schools History Project

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SHP Understanding has been part of the SHP CPD offer since 2020. The aim of SHP Understanding events is to connect teachers, historians, social activists and others to inform and reshape our teaching of key topic areas in the curriculum. The aim of all SHP Understanding sessions is to empower teachers to consider the needs of young people studying particular historical topics today and to involve young people in the live historical issues which continue to shape our world. NEXT EVENT: Monday March 2nd 5-6pm on the SHP YouTube Channel – email d.lyndon-cohen@leedstrinity.ac.uk to register Recent SHP UNDERSTANDING Events UNEARTHED: Gardening and Empire The first webinar in our series on the Power of Gardening and the Radical History of Gardening in the classroom took place on Monday November 10 2025. You can watch the recording on the SHP YouTube Channel here: Understanding Teaching Medieval Women – 18th January 2025 1-5pm (the event starts at 2pm, the first hour is an optional tour of the exhibition) Our SHP Understanding event on Teaching Medieval Women took place on Saturday January 18th. We started with a workshop for 6th form students that investigated a range of sources from the Medieval Women exhibition from the British Library. This was followed by three micro-keynote lectures from the Teaching Medieval Women team, Professor Jonathan Phillips (Royal Holloway) talking about Women and Religion, Dr Natasha Hodgson (Nottingham Trent) talking about Women and Movement and Dr Ellie Woodacre (Winchester) talking about Women and Power. The event concluded with a panel discussion bring together our academic historians with school history teachers and students. Past Events Some of these events still have live resources and links. Please feel free to explore. War Inna Babylon Collaboration Teaching LGBTQ+ Histories in Schools Framing US History (Video) Understanding Conflict on the Plains (Video) The English in the Americas (Video)

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Schools’ History Conference audio lectures

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Schools’ History Conference audio lectures

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For several years the Cromwell Association has run an annual Schools’ Conference. Click on the link and listen to the audio recordings of the debates. The debates are aimed at a Sixth Form audience and centre around typical A Level and equivalent type questions.

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The Cromwell Association is holding our next Schools’ Conference on Thursday 25th June in Huntingdon. We are being kindly hosted and sponsored by the Cromwell Museum, and the conference will be held at Huntingdon Town Hall.

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Podcasts- KS5 A-Level Syllabus Resources

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Podcasts- KS5 A-Level Syllabus Resources

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The A Level Podcast Navigator enables you to find high quality podcasts which directly link to the Stuart history options from the specifications issued by the three major exam boards. Jump to your exam board- OCR and find a podcast that matches the specification (list of topics).

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KS5 A-Level Syllabus Resources - The World Turned Upside Down

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« Civil war educators hub Jump to your exam board 1D Stuart Britain and the Crisis of Monarchy, 1603-1702 2E The English Revolution, 1625-1660 The A

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https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-rest-is-history/id1537788786?i=1000544041644

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There are a number of history related study days taking place across the collegiate university in 2026.Taster days are a great way to explore new subjects and find out what it’s like to study at Oxford. Visit the website to find out more and apply for upcoming history study days.

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Discover our academic taster days for UK state school students

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UK POLITICS BLOG- A Level Politics This Week

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UK POLITICS BLOG- A Level Politics This Week

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A Level Politics This Week is a blog that aims to make sense of UK Politics for Sixth Form students.

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A Level Politics This Week is a blog that aims to make sense of UK Politics for Sixth Form students. Click to read Rich Young, a Substack publication with hundreds of subscribers.

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Historia Lectures are Back- Every Tuesday

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Historia Lectures are Back- Every Tuesday

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A series of super-curricular lectures from the University of Oxford's Faculty of History- back for 2026- sign up to the mailing list to receive a link to the lectures.

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By registering your email, you will receive a weekly link to join the live lecture as well as links to recordings and reading materials from previous lectures, upcoming workshops and opportunities relating to history.

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A series of FREE super-curricular lectures for A Level (or equivalent) students. Tuesdays at 4pm from 10th January 2023. Sign up now

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Podcast Episode · American History Hit · 11/03/2024 · 30m

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Podcast Episode · American History Hit · 09/01/2025 · 40m

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Podcast Episode · American History Hit · 11/12/2025 · 42m

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Podcast- World turned upside down- Pride's Purge

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Podcast- World turned upside down- Pride's Purge

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On 6 December 1648, Pride’s Purge marked a watershed moment in the English Revolution. By arresting some MPs and preventing others from sitting, the New Model Army seized political power. Now the Army, rather than Parliament, would dictate the future settlement of England.

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Pride’s Purge - Radically shifting the balance of power - The World Turned Upside Down

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On 6 December 1648, Pride’s Purge marked a watershed moment in the English Revolution. By arresting some MPs and preventing others from sitting, the New

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A brand new podcast series has been announced: Uprising: The Civil Wars. Produced by HistFest Productions for the HistoryExtra podcast, this six-part series delves into the brutal conflicts that erupted across England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales in the mid-seventeenth century.

Hosted by historian Rebecca Rideal and executive produced by Lucie Ridout, the narrative podcast blends expert interviews with original testimony performed by actors, guiding listeners through the pivotal events of the Civil War

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On 30 January 1649, King Charles I was led on to a freshly erected scaffold outside Whitehall's Banqueting House in London. Thousands of spectators watched in shock and awe as the king of England, Scotland and Ireland was executed as a traitor. It was the climax of one of the most destructive sagas in Britain and Ireland's history: the Civil Wars. What led to this brutal outcome? How did the dynamic between the three Stuart kingdoms evolve as the wars progressed? And had conflict always been inevitable? In our new HistoryExtra podcast series, historian Rebecca Rideal runs you through events blow-by-blow - from the first battles in Scotland, to resistance and rebellion in Ireland and all-out war in England and Wales. Speaking to historical experts, she explores a story of shifting loyalties, changing times, and devastating conflict. Produced by HistFest Productions.

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History Podcast · Weekly series · On 30 January 1649, King Charles I was led on to a freshly erected scaffold outside Whitehall's Banqueting House in London. Thousands of spectators watched in shock and awe as the king of England, Sco...

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A really useful summary of Malcolm X- great for revision

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Podcast Episode · History Extra podcast · 28/10/2025 · 40m

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I thought this was a fantastic insight into robber barons!

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Podcast Episode · History Extra podcast · 22/09/2025 · 44m

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Welcome to the supplementary website for the second edition of 'Early Modern Europe, 1450-1789'. Here you will be able to access interactive content that is designed to enhance the learning experience for this title.

Primary Sources: Extensive primary sources support the text, with links for students to explore further.

Interactive Maps: Maps from the book are presented in colour and are enhanced with interactivity that brings the material to life.

Timeline: The timeline brings together the six themes of the book to show the evolution of the many aspects of life in early modern Europe.

Podcasts: Merry Wiesner-Hanks discusses the six central topics of individuals in society, politics and power, cultural and intellectual life, religion, economics and technology in six short videos to introduce students to the topics before they study them in detail.

Further Reading: Suggests how topics can be extended, for essays and student research, by bringing together the key works on all the topics of the book.

Useful Links: Points to further sources of information on the internet for students to explore.

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Early Modern Europe 1450-1789 by Merry E. Wiesner-Hanks

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Welcome to the supplementary website for the second edition of ‘Early Modern Europe, 1450-1789’. Here you will be able to access interactive content that is designed to enhance the learning experience for this title.

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Using Historical Sources- Historical Association

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Using Historical Sources- Historical Association

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The sources that you are likely to come across at A-Level will be either images or written sources and are usually primary (written or made at the time of study.) You will need to simply remember the skills that you have been developing since year 7! Think of the 5 Ws that you might have learned lower down the school - they will help!

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Oxford University’s Faculty of History offers free online History Skills Workshops to state secondary school, sixth form and FE college pupils in years 12 & 13 from across the UK. The workshops include History Admissions. This workshop aims to demystify the Oxford admissions process and build student’s confidence. We will consider personal statements, written work submission and the interview process.

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The History Faculty offers free online History Skills Workshops to state secondary school, sixth form and FE college pupils in years 12 & 13 from across the UK.

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University of Cambridge- Virtual  Classroom- History 

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University of Cambridge- Virtual  Classroom- History 

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Cambridge University's virtual classroom provides a variety of source exercises, sample lectures, and information.

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Our virtual classroom provides a variety of source exercises, sample lectures, and information. There is no need to work through all of the exercises and lectures on offer here, and we certainly don't expect this of applicants to Cambridge. The main aim of the Virtual Classroom is to help you develop your interests and skills as a historian, and you should look at the exercises and lectures you feel will help you most.

That said, don't be afraid to tackle a subject you haven't studied before; many of our undergraduates find that the papers they enjoy most are on time periods or parts of the world about which they knew next to nothing before arriving at Cambridge! It's for this reason that we have deliberately tried to give you a flavour of periods and places which are often not found on the school syllabus, as well as of things which are. And please don't worry if you find some of the questions in our Source Exercises and Secondary Literature Exercises difficult. They are meant to be challenging, and we certainly don't expect you to know all the answers straight away; we have created the exercises to help you develop your skills.

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Everything you ever wanted to know

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How did the Gilded Ages get its name? What caused the explosion of industry at this time? Who were the great industrialists of the age, and what can their philanthropy tell us about the morals of the era? Speaking to Elinor Evans, Nancy C Unger answers listener questions on the so-called Gilded Age in the US, from the expansion of railroads and manufacturing that shaped the era and made millions for the industrial barons, to the 'dollar princesses' who married into British aristocracy

The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine.

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The American Gilded Age: everything you wanted to know

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How did the Gilded Ages get its name? What caused the explosion of industry at this time? Who were the great industrialists of the age, and what can their phila

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Yale Lectures- with extra reading and Transcripts

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Yale Lectures- with extra reading and Transcripts

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Each course includes a full set of class lectures produced in high-quality video accompanied by such other course materials as syllabi, suggested readings, exams, and problem sets. The lectures are available as downloadable videos, and an audio-only version is also offered.

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Most of the lectures and course material within Open Yale Courses are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 license. Unless explicitly set forth in the applicable Credits section of a lecture, third-party content is not covered under the Creative Commons license.

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The experiences of AA’s during WW2

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Podcast Episode · American History Hit · 10/11/2022 · 37m

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African Americans -What was the Green Book and how did it help AA’s?

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Podcast Episode · American History Hit · 10/04/2023 · 30m

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The story of the murder of wealthy NA’s and how the FBI stepped in

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Killers of the Flower Moon: Native Americans & the FBI

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Podcast Episode · American History Hit · 02/11/2023 · 23m

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The Rise and Fall of the KKK

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Podcast Episode · American History Hit · 11/03/2024 · 30m

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Frederick Douglas

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Frederick Douglass: Civil War to Statesman

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Podcast Episode · American History Hit · 13/02/2025 · 43m

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Stuarts- Unit 1- New Books to look out for! 

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Stuarts- Unit 1- New Books to look out for! 

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In her new book, The  Stolen  Crown, leading historian and broadcaster Tracy Borman exposes the shocking truth behind Elizabeth I’s succession revealing a tale of treachery, deceit and dynastic drama at the heart of the Tudor throne.

Leading Cambridge historian and Wolfson prize-winner Clare Jackson explores the dramatic story of how England and Scotland were brought together under a single crown. Discover the ambitions, intrigues and cultural shifts that defined the reign of James VI & I, who in 1603 was crowned the first monarch to rule both nations.

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VJ Day 80th anniversary: King hails veterans’ courage and sacrifice

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The King and Queen join veterans at a service to mark the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender in World War Two.

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Unit 1- Podcast- Useful prep for Year 13 

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Unit 1- Podcast- Useful prep for Year 13 

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The tumultuous revolutionary decade between 1649 and 1660 is often portrayed through discussions of battles, political and religious conflicts and consequent death and disease.

But in her recent book, which is now available in paperback, Republic, Professor Alice Hunt of the University of Southampton, shows that it was also a decade of exciting new ideas and innovations in the arts and sciences. Indeed, interest flowered in natural sciences, philosophy, language, poetry and technological advances.

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Britain’s astonishing revolutionary decade - The World Turned Upside Down

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The tumultuous revolutionary decade between 1649 and 1660 is often portrayed through discussions of battles, political and religious conflicts and

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Find out more about the man behind the monarch in 'Charles I's Private Life' - kindle edition now just £2.99 for a limited time (RRP £10+). "written with great verve, eloquence and clarity" Professor Andrew Hopper "a stunning new addition to Stuart historiography ... impeccable research" Dr Steven Veerapen

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Mark Turnbull (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Charles I’s Private Life eBook : Turnbull, Mark: Amazon.co.uk: Books

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Find out more about the unfair system imposed upon African Americans after emancipation

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The 1921 Murder Farm Massacre: Slavery After the Civil War

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Podcast Episode · American History Hit · 18/04/2024 · 25m

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Listen to this podcast about NA boarding schools

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The Truth About Native American Boarding Schools

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Podcast Episode · American History Hit · 12/06/2025 · 40m

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With Native American culture in free fall in the years following their triumph at the Battle of the Little Bighorn, the rise of the Ghost Dance - a form of spiritual expression that promised liberty from the oppression of 19th century American politics, modernisation and mass entertainment - brought a new hope to the Sioux. Even so, the once great war chieftain Sitting Bull, unable to see visions int the dance, and having allowed himself to be seduced by Buffalo Bill and the mass entertainment industry, found his authority in the Reservation waning. Meanwhile, a plan was being concocted to do away for him once and for all...his fate would set in motion a tragic chain of events that would culminate in a terrible, barbaric massacre at Wounded Knee Creek, where, amidst the bathetic winter snows, it seems that the Lakota had finally met their end.

Join Dominic and Tom for the epic conclusion to their mighty saga on the Lakota Sioux and the American Indian Wars, as they discuss the fate of Sitting Bull, the Ghost Dancers, and their last stand at the terrible Wounded Knee massacre.

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Fall of the Sioux: The Massacre at Wounded Knee (Part 3)

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"I will bury my heart, at Wounded Knee" With Native American culture in free fall in the years following their triumph at the Battle of the Little Bighorn, the

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Fall of the Sioux: Death of Crazy Horse (Part 1)

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Podcast Episode · The Rest Is History · 26/05/2024 · 50m

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Fall of the Sioux: The Ghost Dance (Part 2)

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Podcast Episode · The Rest Is History · 29/05/2024 · 42m

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On 11 May 1891 the future Tsar Nicholas II narrowly escaped assassination on a trip to Japan.

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On 11 May 1891 the future Tsar Nicholas II narrowly escaped assassination on a trip to Japan.

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#OnThisDay in 1891 the future Tsar Nicholas II narrowly escaped assassination on a trip to Japan.

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The Otsu incident, Le Petit Journal, 30 May 1891. Heritage Images/TopFoto.

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Open Yale Courses (OYC) provides lectures and other materials from selected Yale College courses to the public free of charge via the Internet. The courses span the full range of liberal arts disciplines, including humanities, social sciences, and physical and biological sciences.

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Most of the lectures and course material within Open Yale Courses are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 license. Unless explicitly set forth in the applicable Credits section of a lecture, third-party content is not covered under the Creative Commons license.

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The Gilded Age- Season 3 is back- June 2025 

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The Gilded Age- Season 3 is back- June 2025 

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HBO announced the return of the New York high society show last year, which is set during the titular ‘Gilded Age’ that saw an economic and social boom in New York at the end of the 19th century.

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The Gilded Age is back for season 3 – trailer, release date and what to expect from the new season

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The White Lotus’ Carrie Coon will be back with a new set of characters for the third season of Julian Fellowes’ beloved period drama set in New York. Here’s a first look.

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Cromwell- Spring 2025 Online Lecture Series

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Cromwell- Spring 2025 Online Lecture Series

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Tickets are on sale now for our spring online lecture series, starting in May. Four top historians over successive weeks on aspects of the 1600s, this time covering subjects from radical republicans, religious groups and the outbreak of the civil war... https://cromwellmuseum.org/events/cromwell-museum-spring-online-lecture-series-2025

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Read this article from 2022 about the research done into the sterilisation of Native American women, this continued right to the end of the era of our course

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Read this short article and find out how states were working hard to disenfranchise NA's despite the 1924 Citizenship Act

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Interview with Alexander Courtney on James VI/I- Don't forget to recap James' and revise his reign. 

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The Royal Studies Podcast- In this episode, Johanna Strong speaks with Dr Alexander Courtney about his research on James VI of Scotland and I of England, focusing on his recent monograph James VI, Britannic Prince: King of Scots and Elizabeth’s Heir, 1566–1603.

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Interview with Alexander Courtney on James VI/I - The Royal Studies Podcast

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In this episode, Johanna Strong speaks with Dr Alexander Courtney about his research on James VI of Scotland and I of England, focusing on his recent monograph James VI, Britannic Prince: King of Scots and Elizabeth’s Heir, 1566–1603.Alex’s forthc…

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Cambridge University introduces a variety of exercises based on popular courses our first year students have taken at Cambridge in the past.  These exercises are intended for those interested in history but don't require any special knowledge.  You will get a good feel for how historians approach looking at source materials.

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In this section we have prepared a number of short collections of source material on a variety of very different areas of history, representing the sort of breadth you will find in the Cambridge History course. Many, perhaps all, of these periods will be unfamiliar to you. Don't let that put you off.

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Free History Today Article- James VI and I:  Spinning the English Succession

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Free History Today Article- James VI and I:  Spinning the English Succession

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400 years ago King James I died. How did the king of Scotland argue his way into the English succession? Just a reminder that this new article is still free to read...be quick!

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James VI and I: Spinning the English Succession

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Portrait of James VI of Scotland, by Adrian Vanson, c.1585. Purported to be the marriage portrait sent to the Danish court to seduce Anna, his future wife. Historic England/Bridgeman Images.

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The name Susan B Anthony is inextricable from any history of the American movement for women's suffrage. Yet the life of the woman herself can be obscured by her status as a campaigner and figurehead. Speaking Elinor Evans, Susan Ware answers questions on the American social reformer and women's rights activist.

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The name Susan B Anthony is inextricable from any history of the American movement for women's suffrage. Yet the life of the woman herself can be obscured by he

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Podcast Episode · History Extra podcast · 30/09/2024 · 43m

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Gresham College Lecture- Why Does Britain Have a Water and Sewage Crisis? - Martin Daunton

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Gresham College Lecture- Why Does Britain Have a Water and Sewage Crisis? - Martin Daunton

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Why Does Britain Have a Water and Sewage Crisis? - Martin Daunton

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Coming 20th March 2025- History from the ground up — the stories you didn’t learn, the people you never knew, shaping history in ways you never expected. Hear about the ordinary people from history and the extraordinary impact they’ve had on the present. Hosted by historians David Olusoga and Sarah Churchwell, Journey Through Time will show how everyday actions have the most remarkable unintended consequences. From the rise of a new invention to the spread of a groundbreaking idea or commodity, this show reveals how monumental moments in history collided with the lives of millions— that ripple through time and shape the world today.

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History from the ground up — the stories you didn’t learn, the people you never knew, shaping history in ways you never expected. Hear about the ordinary people from history and the extraordinary impact they’ve had on the present. Hosted by historians David Olusoga and Sarah Churchwell, Journey Through Time will show how everyday actions have the most remarkable unintended consequences. From the rise of a new invention to the spread of a groundbreaking idea or commodity, this show reveals how monumental moments in history collided with the lives of millions— that ripple through time and shape the world today.

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Women's History Month- Podcast- Women in the English Civil Wars

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Women's History Month- Podcast- Women in the English Civil Wars

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To mark Women’s History Month listen to distinguished historian Jackie Eales, Emeritus Professor of Early Modern History at Canterbury Christ Church University, she explores the role of women in the civil wars – a topic largely ignored in earlier studies of the period.

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Women in the english civil wars - The World Turned Upside Down

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To mark Women’s History Month we invited distinguished historian Jackie Eales, Emeritus Professor of Early Modern History at Canterbury Christ Church

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Amy ColeBBC Midlands TodayShehnaz KhanBBC News, West Midlands

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The day Malcolm X came to Smethwick 60 years ago

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The civil rights activist visited the town just days before his assassination in 1965.

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Royal History’s Biggest Fibs with Lucy Worsley- The Russian Revolution 

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Royal History’s Biggest Fibs with Lucy Worsley- The Russian Revolution 

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We think we know the story of the Russian revolution - in October 1917, the Bolsheviks rose up, swept the tsar from power and communism was born. In this film, Lucy explores the myths and fibs that swirl around the dramatic events of 1917. She finds it was really a group of women workers who kick-started the Russian Revolution in February 1917. At the time, the Bolsheviks tried to stop it, and Lenin, the radical leader of the Bolsheviks, wasn’t even in the country.

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royal history’s biggest fibs with lucy worsley

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Royal History's Biggest Fibs with Lucy Worsley - Series 2: 3. The Russian Revolution

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Lucy Worsley explores the myths and fibs that have been told about the Russian Revolution.

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Empire of the Tsars: Romanov Russia with Lucy Worsley

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Empire of the Tsars: Romanov Russia with Lucy Worsley

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Lucy Worsley travels to Russia to tell the extraordinary story of the dynasty that ruled the country for more than three centuries. It's an epic tale that includes giant figures such as Peter the Great and Catherine the Great, the devastating struggle against Napoleon in 1812, and the political murders of Nicholas II and his family in 1918 which brought the dynasty to a brutal end.

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Empire of the Tsars: Romanov Russia with Lucy Worsley - 1. Reinventing Russia

Lucy looks at the beginning of the Romanovs' reign, from Mikhail to Peter the Great, the tsar determined to modernise Russia at the end of the 17th century.

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Lucy investigates how the family's grip on Russia unravelled in the years 1825-1918....

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Empire of the Tsars: Romanov Russia with Lucy Worsley - 1. Reinventing Russia

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A look at the early Romanovs, from 16-year-old Mikhail in 1613 to Peter the Great.

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Lucy Worsley Investigates- The Gunpowder Plot

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Lucy Worsley Investigates- The Gunpowder Plot

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Remember to recap some of the earlier topics in our British Unit, especially the James content. The Gunpowder Plot was foiled, but its remembrance was written into law, and Guy Fawkes Night is still celebrated on 5 November. Lucy Worsley investigates what drove this group of men to attempt such an audacious act.

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Lucy Worsley Investigates - Series 2: 2. The Gunpowder Plot

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On 5 November 1605, a group of conspirators planned to blow up parliament. Lucy Worsley investigates the Gunpowder Plot, asking what drove them to this radical act of extremism.

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Gresham College has been providing free, public lectures since 1597. Click on the history section and browse for any lecture that interests you. Happy browsing1

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Watch this film on Netflix or other services to find out what the legend of Troy and the Trojan horse is in relation to Francis Rous' speech (Puritan MP). Skip to the end to see how the legend of the Trojan Horse causes harm for the city of Troy. At the time 17th century people would have been aware of these references to ancient stories and the warning being made. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znTLzRJimeY

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Troy (2004) Official Trailer - Brad Pitt, Eric Bana, Orlando Bloom Movie HD

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The Naseby Battlefield Project has exciting plans to create immersive and engaging experiences for those who wish to visit us in person as well as for those who want to experience it from their home or school or academic institution.

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Look and Learn The Naseby Battlefield Project has exciting plans to create immersive and engaging experiences for those who wish to visit us in person as we…

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At the HA (Historical Association), we have filmed a variety of people across some very different careers who have studied history either to A-Level or degree level about how beneficial the study of history has been to them in their chosen fields. Take a look to gain inspiration and learn more about where a qualification in history can take you. There are so many pathways you can take through studying history so be sure to keep checking this page as new films are added.

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By HA, published 4th December 2019

History can open the door to a wide variety of careers and not just the obvious ones. Apart from being very interesting, history is very practical and teaches you vital skills that employers value. You can find out more about how history can help your career here.

At the HA, we have filmed a variety of people across some very different careers who have studied history either to A-Level or degree level about how beneficial the study of history has been to them in their chosen fields. Take a look to gain inspiration and learn more about where a qualification in history can take you. There are so many pathways you can take through studying history so be sure to keep checking this page as new films are added.

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History can open the door to a wide variety of careers and not just the obvious ones. Apart from being very interesting, history is very practical and teaches you vital skills that employers value. You can find out more about how history can help your career here.

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Something fun to watch and relevant to the Anglo-French wars of the 1620s...ish

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Something fun to watch and relevant to the Anglo-French wars of the 1620s...ish

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A thrilling world of action, adventure and romance inspired by Dumas' legendary characters.

Gives you a flavour of Politics, absolutism and key events in 17th Century Europe...

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A thrilling world of action, adventure and romance inspired by Dumas' legendary characters.

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Podcast: The History of Revolutionary Ideas: English Revolution 1: Civil War

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Podcast: The History of Revolutionary Ideas: English Revolution 1: Civil War

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Listen to this podcast! Today’s episode in our history of revolutionary ideas is about the event that is sometimes – but not always – called the English Revolution: the Civil War of the 1640s and the short-lived republic that followed. David talks to historian Clare Jackson about whether this really was a revolution and about the thinking that inspired it. What was old, what was new, what was borrowed and what was left when it was all over – what happened to the dreams of a brave new world?

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Today's episode in our history of revolutionary ideas is about the event that is sometimes - but not always - called the English Revolution: the Civil War of the 1640s and the short-lived republic that followed. David talks to historian Clare Jackson about whether this really was a revolution and about the thinking that inspired it. What was old, what was new, what was borrowed and what was left when it was all over - what happened to the dreams of a brave new world?

Out tomorrow: the latest edition of our free fortnightly newsletter with guides to the most recent episodes, links, clips and further reading: sign up now https://www.ppfideas.com/newsletters

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Next up in The History of Revolutionary Ideas: English Revolution 2: 1688

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The History of Revolutionary Ideas: English Revolution 1: Civil War

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Today's episode in our history of revolutionary ideas is about the event that is sometimes - but not always - called the English Revolution: the Civil War of th

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Among foreign observers, seventeenth-century England was known as 'Devil-Land': a diabolical country of fallen angels, torn apart by seditious rebellion, religious extremism and royal collapse.

Clare Jackson's dazzling, original account of English history's most turbulent and radical era tells the story of a nation in a state of near continual crisis.

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Clare Jackson is Honorary Professor of Early Modern History at Cambridge University and a Fellow of Trinity Hall. She has presented a number of highly successful programmes on the Stuart dynasty for the BBC and is the author of Devil-Land: England under Siege 1588-1688 (2021) which won the 2022 Wolfson History Prize.

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Cambridge University Press- Open Access Journals

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Cambridge University Press- Open Access Journals

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Use this link to research and download OPEN ACCESS journals and books.

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Browse all available academic journals, books and articles at Cambridge University Press.

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History Hit Podcast- The Gunpowder Plot 

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History Hit Podcast- The Gunpowder Plot 

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Podcast Episode · Dan Snow’s History Hit · 01/09/2020 · 19m

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Watch this movie

Set in World War Two it follows the real events of the women of the 6888th US Army, the only female AA regiment to serve overseas.

The King Edwards school the women worked at for 3 months sorting mail was actually KES in Birmingham

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The Six Triple Eight | Official Trailer | Netflix

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Watch this lecture- How the English learned to hate Catholics! 

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Watch this lecture- How the English learned to hate Catholics! 

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Medieval England was proudly Catholic and ostentatiously loyal to Rome. But from the late sixteenth century until recent times – and even now – anti-Catholic prejudice has been a cornerstone of English and British identity. This lecture will look at how this prejudice grew out of the persecution of Protestants in the 1550s, at the idealistic historian who crystallised it, and at the political crises, real and invented, which turned his text into a paranoiacs’ charter.

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How the English learned to hate Catholics

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How do empires rise? Why do they fall? And how have they shaped the world around us today? William Dalrymple and Anita Anand explore the stories, personalities and events of empire over the course of history.

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Listen to Goalhanger's Empire podcast with William Dalrymple and Anita Anand on Apple Podcasts.

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Bolsover Castle is a 17th century manor house modelled on a small medieval castle, that was once the extravagant home of the Duke of Newcastle-upon-Tyne (Royalist)

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With spectacular views over Derbyshire and the Stuart mansion, Bolsover Castle was designed to impress. Start your visit in the Riding House and run wild in the grounds and fun play area.

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Designed by John Thorpe and built by Sir Thomas Holte between 1618 to 1635, it is packed to the rafters with architectural gems and historical treasures, including the breath-taking Long Gallery and the great oak staircase, which still shows the battle scars of the English Civil War.

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About Aston Hall Aston Hall has watched proudly over Birmingham for more than 400 years - not only is it one of the last great houses built in the Jacobean

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Go deeper with host Melvyn Bragg and his guests as they delve into the ideas linking philosophy, science, history, religion, and culture in this long-running, insightful program.

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Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the ideas, people and events that have shaped our world.

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Over 700 high-quality podcast talks by history experts across a wide range of historical periods, regions and themes.
All podcasts are free to HA members. Non-members can listen to the first track of each podcast for free.

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High-quality podcast talks by history experts, free to all HA members

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A revelation... White King is that rare thing, a page-turning history that gently but insistently also asks provocative questions about a period on which our opinions have been all too fixed. Charles does not emerge with his reputation restored, but he emerges whole

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The subject of a BBC TV series on Charles I The prize-winning biography of Charles I * Winner of the HWA Crown for Best Work of Historical Non-Fiction 2018 *
* Times Book of the Year *
* Shortlisted for the Catholic Herald Biography Award 2019 * Less than forty years after the golden age of Elizabeth I, England was at war with itself. At the head of this disintegrating kingdom was Charles I, who would change the face of the monarchy for ever. His reign is one of the most dramatic in history, yet Charles the man remains elusive. To his enemies he was the ’white tyrant of prophecy: to his supporters a murdered innocent. Today many myths still remain. It is an epic story of glamour and strong women, of populist politicians and religious terror, of mass movements and a revolutionary new media: one that speaks to our own divided and dangerous times. ‘This is the most gripping piece of revisionist history I have read for a long time’ - The Spectator

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When the Men Came Marching Home from the Great War

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When the Men Came Marching Home from the Great War

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Having survived the rigours of the First World War, soldiers faced the return to civilian life. For some, it presented an even greater challenge.

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When the Men Came Marching Home from the Great War

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Armistice celebrations in London, 11 November 1918. © Hulton Getty Images.

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Unit 2- Wider reading list (for students)

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So, What is ‘Wider Reading’?

Referred to by Russell Group Universities as ‘supra curricular’ activity, it is an academic exploration of the subjects you’re studying in school, building your knowledge and understanding of them. It is important to critically engage with your wider reading: think about author’ arguments and use of evidence, and whether you agree.

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The National Memorial Arboretum is the UK's year-round place to remember. Our grounds are open throughout the year and are free to enter.

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Our 20th Anniversary Year

Since our official opening twenty years ago, the Arboretum has grown into an inspirational living landscape where families, friends and comrades can celebrate lives lived and remember lives lost. Find out more about how we are marking our anniversary by clicking the button below.

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Since our official opening twenty years ago, the Arboretum has grown into an inspirational living landscape where families, friends and comrades can celebrate lives lived and remember lives lost. Find out more about how we are marking our anniversary by clicking the button below.

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Orlando Figes was born in London on November 20, 1959. Orlando Figes is one of three writers in the Figes family. His mother Eva Figes and his sister Kate Figes are both writers too.

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The World Turned Upside Down - The British Civil Wars 1638 - 1651. Causes. Conflicts. Consequences.

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The British Civil Wars explained and explored by leading historians in fascinating podcasts. Multiple programme channels with talks and interviews.

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Just before the silence was observed at the National Memorial Aboretum, the duchess read an extract from the 1914 poem For the Fallen, written by Laurence Binyon. It included the famous passage "age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn; at the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them".

She and defence minister Maria Eagle then laid poppy wreaths at the site's armed forces memorial.

While the Armistice Day tradition began as a way of commemorating those killed in World War One, it is now used to remember all the people killed in wars since then.

As well as the event in Staffordshire, events taking place across the UK included ones at Bristol, Cambridge, Nottingham, Liverpool, and Dover.

An event was also held at Westminster, attended by Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle.

In Wales, Carmarthenshire County Council said it would illuminate County Hall on Armistice Day evening to "reflect and remember the sacrifices of our armed forces, and all those whose lives have been lost in conflict and acts of terror".

Over the weekend, Remembrance Sunday events were held across the UK as is traditional every year on the Sunday closest to 11 November.

King Charles led the nation in two minutes of silence in remembrance of men and women who lost their lives serving in the two world wars or other conflicts.

In Belfast, a protest banner was erected outside the office of Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O'Neill following her decision to take part in the city's Remembrance Day service on Sunday.

She was the first senior Sinn Féin figure to do so and the banner that was later attached to the shutters of her office in Cookstown, County Tyrone, featured the word "traitors" alongside bloody handprints and a poppy.

Asked about the banner, O'Neill said it was "difficult" to hear criticism about her decision to attend the commemoration but she was "committed to being a first minister for all".

She added that she was unable to attend an Armistice Day event at Stormont later on Monday, but that other Sinn Féin politicians would take part.

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Europe marks Armistice Day with two-minute silence

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The prime minister was in Paris, while Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh led events at the National Memorial Arboretum.