What is the Domesday book? | The Norman Conquest History Hub 2023-04-17 | In this video Dr Claire Kennan introduces the Domesday book, King William's great survey of his conquered kingdom.Music License: RF85MTW9PS
Educate to form Citizens, Mary Wollstonecraft, 1792 History Hub 2023-08-18 | In this excerpt from A Vindication of the Rights of Woman, 1792, Mary Wollstonecraft speaks of the responsibility of public education for forming citizens and nurturing virtues like empathy.
William Gladstone and Home Rule for Ireland History Hub 2023-08-14 | William Gladstone on the question of Home Rule for Ireland.Performed by Cameron Robertson.License:MB01DH6EI6GHJGH
Thomas Paine on Sovereignty, The Rights of Man, 1791 History Hub 2023-08-11 | In this quote from Thomas Paine's The Rights of Man, part 1, published in 1791, Paine argues that sovereignty does not reside in a hereditary monarch but with the nation and its people.
The Cold War origins of International Aid History Hub 2023-08-07 | In this video Dr Markus Daechsel introduces the Cold War origins of the story of international development aid in the 1950s.
The Taff Vale Case | Origins of the Labour Party History Hub 2023-07-31 | In this video we explore the significance and legacy of the Taff Vale case, 1900-1902.
Thomas Jacksons pro-magistrate account of the 1819 Peterloo Massacre | Archives Alive: Peterloo History Hub 2023-07-24 | Performed by Gareth Leighton.MB01UXY0OJSMWZY
Dictatorships and authoritarianism in the Islamic World History Hub 2023-07-17 | In this video, filmed in January 2022, Dr Markus Daeschel explores the complex historical reasons why so many countries in the Muslim world have found themselves governed by coercive, authoritarian governments.Thumbnail Image: Bashar al-Assad, CC4.0 www.kremlin.ru
Law and Order in Anglo-Saxon England History Hub 2023-07-10 | In this video Dr Claire Kennan explores how, without a police force, law and order was maintained in Anglo-Saxon England.
Natural Rights, A Vindication of the Rights of Men, 1790, Mary Wollstonecraft History Hub 2023-07-07 | Mary Wollstonecraft was one of the first radical thinkers to challenge Edmund Burke's condemnation of the French Revolution. In this quote, Wollstonecraft contrasts Burke's focus on ancient liberties with the idea of natural rights.#Quotes #midjourney Music by Sersal Studio, licensed via Envato Elements (QWJSR7CVLH)
Charles I disputes the legality of the Court | The Trial of Charles I, 1649 | The English Civil War History Hub 2023-07-03 | In this video Simon Blake reads some of the arguments Charles I made in his trial for treason and waging war against the people, highlighting how a key tactic of the king was to challenge the authority of the court.
The cause of America, Common Sense, 1776, Thomas Paine History Hub 2023-06-30 | In this quote from Common Sense, published in 1776, Thomas Paine, one of the most influential thinkers in British radicalism, argued that the cause of the American colonists was the cause of all mankind. #Quotes #Midjourney Music by Sersal Studio, licensed via Envato Elements (SGNHTCZD7F)
The radicalism of early Christianity | Professor Kate Cooper History Hub 2023-06-26 | In this video Professor Kate Cooper discusses the radical nature of early Christianity.
The Trade Union Act 1913 and the Labour Party | The Manchester Guardian 23 June 1913 History Hub 2023-06-23 | After the disastrous Osborne judgment of 1909 threatened to cut off the emerging Labour Party from a key source of funds, successful pressure from a small number of Labour MPs and trade unionist Liberal MPs convinced Prime Minister Asquith to introduce the Trade Union Act 1913, which confirmed the lawfulness of unions raising political funds. This report in the Manchester Guardian from 23 June 1913 captures the arguments being made for the need for independent labour representation in the House of Commons. Made with #Midjourney and D-ID. Music by Sersal Studios, licensed via Envato Elements (WFH74SNZXK)
The significance and legacy of Henry VIII | A Windsor Castle Story History Hub 2023-06-19 | In this video Zac Peatling explores the significance and legacy of Henry VIII.
Breaking News: Victory at Waterloo! | The Times, 22 June 1815 History Hub 2023-06-16 | In this video we hear how The Times reported the news of the Duke of Wellington's Victory at the battle of Waterloo (18th June 1815) on 22nd June 1815. Music by Sersal Studio, licensed via Envato Elements (2E5ASYLB79)Made with #Midjourney and #Elevenlabs
Loyalist warnings to the Blanketeers marching on London in March 1817 History Hub 2023-06-12 | This warning from 'The Anti-Cobbett or The Weekly Patriotic Paper' from 15 March 1817 warns Manchester labourers not to march on London to present a petition to the Prince Regent highlighting the desperate state of the textile industry and protesting the recent suspension of the Habeas Corpus Act. This pro-establishment article is a good example of how 'loyalist' publications sought to divide protesters and discredit radical leaders. In this case it failed and thousands set off for London on 10 March in what became known at the March of the Blanketeers. Performed by Bryonie Pritchard.Music License:MB01KV14LKCMKC5
Breaking News: The Revolution of 1846 | 21 February 1846 History Hub 2023-06-09 | The abolition of the Corn Laws was a triumph for the Anti-Corn Law League. A response in part to the pressure from the League and in part to the famine in Ireland, the abolition of the Corn Law was also seen as a triumph over the vested interests of Britain's agricultural elites and their grip on Parliament. Source: Norfolk News, 21 February 1846#AI Images created in #Midjourney and animated using #D-ID and #LeiaPix. Music credit: Inspiring Violins, Sersal Studio, licensed via Envato ElementsK9U8Y5NPDQ
Were the 1960s as permissive as we think? | Dr Stella Moss History Hub 2023-06-05 | In this video Dr Stella Moss discusses how the idea of the permissive 1960s is one we need to examine critically in terms of who benefitted from social and legal liberalisation, who was left behind, and the push back that followed.
Breaking News: Peers vs. the People | The 1884 Hyde Park Monster Demonstration History Hub 2023-06-02 | When the House of Lords at first rejected the 1884 Representation of the People Bill the result was one of the largest demonstrations London had witnessed with representatives of various trades, unenfranchised groups, and radical societies coming together to put pressure on the Lords to give way, as reported here by the Ulster Echo on 22 July 1884.Music license: 6X72DZV3CU
How did the Normans win the Battle of Hastings? History Hub 2023-05-30 | In this video Dr Claire Kennan explores the Battle of Hastings and the various explanations for the Norman victory in 1066.Music license:bdProductions via Envato Elements, JA6PRU7NH2Image credit:0.34: Barbara van Cleve, via Wikimedia Commons
The Titanic and the fate of Third Class passengers as reported in the Daily Herald, 27 April 1912 History Hub 2023-05-26 | In this article from the Daily Herald, published on 27 April 1912, the author points to the disproportionate loss of life among the Titanic's Third Class passengers.
Robert Lowe speaks out against extending the franchise in 1866 History Hub 2023-05-22 | In 1866 Earl Russell, the Liberal Prime Minister, introduced a Reform Bill that proposed to extend the vote to "respectable" working class men. This split the Liberal party, with a faction called the Adullamites, voting against the Bill with the Conservatives. Russell resigned and Benjamin Disraeli formed a new Conservative government. Disraeli's government then passed what ended up being the far more extensive Second Reform Act in 1867. Performed by James Parsons.Music License:MB0162NHNPPJG0K
Anti-Coronation Protests in Dublin, May 1937 History Hub 2023-05-19 | The coronation of George VI in 1937 led to republican protests in Dublin, as reported here in the Western Daily Press. Music license: EGQ67KC3HZ
The Fall of the Roman Republic and the Peace of Augustus | Professor Kate Cooper History Hub 2023-05-15 | In this video Professor Kate Cooper explores the fall of the Roman Republic and how Emperor Augustus was able to capitalise on a society exhausted by civil war.
Republicanism at the time of Queen Victorias coronation in 1838 History Hub 2023-05-12 | Republican sentiment at the time of a coronation is not new, as we can hear in this extract from the Weekly Dispatch on 3 June 1838.#OldNews
The Lyons v. Wilkins case (1896-9) and the Origins of the Labour Party History Hub 2023-05-08 | In this video we explore the first of three legal landmarks that contributed to the formation and rapid growth of the Labour Party at the start of the twentieth century. Videos on Taff Vale and the Osborne Judgment coming soon. Sources:Williamson, A., ‘Lyons v Wilkins and the Right to Peacefully Persuade’ in Historical Studies in Industrial Relations (2018), 39, (1), pp.41-77. McCord, N. and Purdue, B., British History 1815-1914 (2007)Cannon, J. and Crowcroft, R., The Oxford Companion to British History (2015)Music license: DNX6BAHTRZ
The Suffragette Coronation Procession of 1911 History Hub 2023-05-05 | How did the Suffragettes (and Suffragists) respond to the 1911 coronation? Let's find out in this news clipping from the Ottawa Free Press on Monday 19 June 1911.#OldNews
Working Class opposition to the Great Reform Act 1832 | The Poor Mans Guardian History Hub 2023-05-01 | In this video Richard Dadd reads excerpts from an article setting out a working class argument against the Great Reform Act 1832.Music by SersalStudioMusic License Code: DXMBAW4KLC
The Prison Diary of Perpetua | Recovering Womens Stories in the Ancient World | Prof. Kate Cooper History Hub 2023-04-24 | In this video, Professor Kate Cooper discusses the story of Saint Perpetua as an example of recovering the voice and story of women in antiquity.
Charles I strikes out at Parliament | The attempted arrest of the Five Members on 4 January 1642 History Hub 2023-04-10 | In this video Simon Blake reads the articles of impeachment that set out the king's case against 'the five members': John Pym, John Hampden, Denzil Holles, William Strode, and Sir Arthur Hesilrige. This was a key milestone on the road to the English Civil War, convincing many in Parliament that an armed struggle with the king was now inevitable. Seeing that London was sympathetic to Parliament's cause, Charles relocated to Oxford and prepared to raise his army.
What motivated people to join the Second Crusade? | Professor Jonathan Phillips History Hub 2023-04-03 | In this video Professor Jonathan Phillips explores how the Church convinced followers to join the Second Crusade.
The Stamp Act and the origins of the American Revolution | Made with Midjourney V5 History Hub 2023-03-28 | In this video we explore the Stamp Act and the origins of the American Revolution.Music: Epic Inspiring Piano Emotions by matsteiner-musicLicensed via Envato Elements: LFRTHEX5Y9
Robert Peel accepts the 1832 Great Reform Act | What was the 1834 Tamworth Manifesto? History Hub 2023-03-20 | In 1834 Sir Robert Peel formally announced that the Tory party he led would accept the outcome of the bitter struggle over the passage of the 1832 Great Reform Act. This formed part of a speech given to electors in Peel's constituency in 1834, a speech that became known as the Tamworth Manifesto. Some historians credit this speech with establishing the principles of the modern Conservative party. In the 1835 election, Peel's Tory party were successful and formed the new government. Performed by Andy David.Music License:MB01RJYETQSACMF
Did the Church of England offer a middle path between Protestantism and Catholicism? | Reformation History Hub 2023-03-13 | In this video Dr Alison Knight explores whether the Church of England under Henry VIII and his successors represented a middle path or third way between Catholicism and Continental Protestantism.
The force-feeding of Suffragettes by the state | The campaign for Votes for Women History Hub 2023-03-06 | In this video Vicky Iglikowski-Broad introduces Dr Claire Kennan to a document at The National Archives which includes an account of the force-feeding of suffragettes. To learn more about the campaign for women's suffrage you can enrol for free on our online course 'Beyond the Ballot', developed with the UK Parliament and The National Archives, available via FutureLearn.
The Matchgirls Strike of 1888 recounted by Annie Besant History Hub 2023-02-24 | In this video Sarah Whitehouse reads Annie Besant's account of the Matchgirls Strike of 1888. Read more of the account here: archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.476344/page/n337/mode/2upSee also: phm.org.uk/blogposts/the-match-girls-strike
Was the Partition of India inevitable? | Professor Sarah Ansari History Hub 2023-02-17 | In this video Professor Sarah Ansari explores whether the partition of British India was inevitable.
Glorious Revolution or Dutch Invasion? | 1688 Revisited History Hub 2023-02-10 | In this video researched by Peter Latham and presented by Sam Angell, we explore whether the 'Glorious Revolution' of 1688 was all it seems.
Joseph Chamberlain and the unauthorised Liberal election programme of 1885 History Hub 2023-02-03 | Joseph Chamberlain's 'Unauthorised Programme' Speech 1885Performed by Gareth Leighton.Music License:MB01UXY0OJSMWZY
Origins of the Holocaust | Intentionalism and Functionalism | Professor Dan Stone History Hub 2023-01-27 | In this video Professor Dan Stone discusses the intentionalism vs. functionalism historiographical debate in understanding the origins of the Holocaust.
Miller No. 1, Prerogative Powers and Parliament | Legal Landmarks History Hub 2023-01-20 | Filmed in 2019 as part of the Supreme Court's ten year anniversary, Legal Landmarks is a series produced with and for the UK Supreme Court exploring key legal cases that have shaped the rights and responsibilities citizens and the state hold today.MB01U72ID9P1KWV
William Cobbett and Rural War, or the Swing Riots of 1830 | Poverty and Protest History Hub 2023-01-13 | In his pamphlet Rural War, published in 1830, William Cobbett ridiculed the government's uncertainty as to the cause of the Swing Riots occurring across the South and East of England.Performed by Cameron Robertson.Music License:MB01DH6EI6GHJGH
Was Stalinism a betrayal of the Russian Revolution? | Dr Daniel Beer History Hub 2023-01-06 | In this video Dr Daniel Beer examines the question of whether Stalin betrayed the Russian Revolution and the development of the Soviet state as set in motion by Lenin.
The Cult of Becket | The Murder and Martyrdom of Thomas Becket History Hub 2022-12-30 | In this video Dr Claire Kennan discusses how the cult of Thomas Becket emerged, with his shrine at Canterbury becoming a leading site of Pilgrimage in Europe.
The Glorious Cause of Reform | Archives Alive: Peterloo History Hub 2022-12-23 | In this letter published in the pro-reformer Manchester Observer, the cause of reform is reported as being strengthened by the actions of the magistrates at Peterloo. Part of the Archives Alive: Peterloo project.Performed by Bryonie PritchardMusic License:MB01KV14LKCMKC5
