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09.1 The Battle of Tours 732 AD
09.1 The Battle of Tours 732 AD
The Franks of Charles Martel vs Islamic Umayyad Caliphate.From the mid seventh century the Muslim armies conquered lands... Read more
20 Jul 2014
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38mins
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02.1 The Battle of Marathon 490 BC, Part 1
02.1 The Battle of Marathon 490 BC, Part 1
In 490 BC the Ancient Greeks of Athens fought for their very survival and for their way of life against the Persian Empi... Read more
12 Jan 2014
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19mins
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49.2 The Dutch Revolt Begins
49.2 The Dutch Revolt Begins
Origins of the Dutch Revolt (1568–1648). Philip II of Spain inherits the Netherlands, the Kingdom of Naples and the newl... Read more
5 Jul 2019
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18mins
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30.1 Hundred Years War Introduction Part 1
30.1 Hundred Years War Introduction Part 1
Background to The Hundred Years War (1337-1453). Thirteenth century France thrives; King Philip IV the Fair of France; A... Read more
23 Dec 2016
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30mins
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03.1 The Battle of Gaugamela 331 BC, Part 1
03.1 The Battle of Gaugamela 331 BC, Part 1
Part 1 of 2 on the Battle of Gaugamela, 331 BC. Describes the build up to the invasion of the Persian Empire by Alexande... Read more
2 Feb 2014
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40.1 Italy in 1400's
40.1 Italy in 1400's
Overview of Italy in the 1400's in the lead-up to the Renaissance and Italian Wars. The 5 main powers were The Papacy, M... Read more
27 Oct 2017
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30mins
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23.1 Early Muslim Medieval Spain
23.1 Early Muslim Medieval Spain
Before 1085 in Spain there was little question that it was the Muslims who had the upper hand in the balance of power. B... Read more
16 Jan 2016
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27.3 Slavs, Their Origins and Early History
27.3 Slavs, Their Origins and Early History
The origins of the Slavs are shrouded in uncertainty. We rely on scraps of contemporary writings and later writings such... Read more
4 Jun 2016
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21mins
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14.1 The Battle of Hastings 1066, Part 1
14.1 The Battle of Hastings 1066, Part 1
The most famous battle on English soil in 1066, between the Normans and Anglo-Saxons. Part 1 gives a summary of English ... Read more
22 Feb 2015
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47.1 Martin Luther, the Reformation and the Printing Press
47.1 Martin Luther, the Reformation and the Printing Press
Beginnings of the Reformation, triggered in 1517 by Martin Luther, whose ideas spread quickly thanks to the recent inven... Read more
29 Mar 2019
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35.2 Teutonic Knights and Medieval Poland
35.2 Teutonic Knights and Medieval Poland
Struggle for Pomerania and Danzig/Gdansk between the native population, Teutonic knights and Kingdom of Poland. Teutonic... Read more
20 Apr 2017
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29mins
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13.1 The Battle of Civitate 1053 AD, Part 1
13.1 The Battle of Civitate 1053 AD, Part 1
During the next four podcasts I will tell the history of Italy from between the fall of Rome up until 1053, the year of ... Read more
30 Dec 2014
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22mins
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42.1 Portuguese Voyages of Discovery
42.1 Portuguese Voyages of Discovery
Portugal, having established its position in Iberia, begins to make conquests in Morocco. At the same time the Portugues... Read more
26 Jan 2018
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26mins
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40.2 Renaissance Florence & Medici
40.2 Renaissance Florence & Medici
Rise of the Medici dynasty in Florence. Renaissance Italy sees a remarkable flourishing of art and literature, with such... Read more
4 Nov 2017
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26mins
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38.1 Early History of Bohemia (Czech Republic)
38.1 Early History of Bohemia (Czech Republic)
Early History of Bohemia (approx modern day Czech Republic). The Golden Age of Prague (pictured) under Emperor Charles I... Read more
11 Aug 2017
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28mins
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36.2 Battle of Agincourt 1415
36.2 Battle of Agincourt 1415
Agincourt 1415 - the most famous battle of The Hundred Years War. An army led by King Henry V of England achieves a reso... Read more
26 May 2017
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16.1 Fall of Toledo 1085, Part 1, Medieval Spain
16.1 Fall of Toledo 1085, Part 1, Medieval Spain
The History of early medieval Spain from the Islamic conquest in 711 to the establishment of the magnificent Caliphate o... Read more
2 May 2015
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45.5 Battle of Lepanto 1571
45.5 Battle of Lepanto 1571
The Battle of Lepanto - the largest naval battle in Western history since classical antiquity. A clash for supremacy of ... Read more
4 Jan 2019
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22mins
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17.1 Siege of Jerusalem 1099, First Crusade, Part 1
17.1 Siege of Jerusalem 1099, First Crusade, Part 1
Build-up to the First Crusade. The Investiture Controversy between Emperor Henry IV and Pope Gregory VII, plus the growi... Read more
13 Jun 2015
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26mins
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35.1 Baltic Region in 13th Century
35.1 Baltic Region in 13th Century
Baltic Region in the 13th Century. Origins of the Teutonic Knights. Expansion of the Duchy of Lithuania as far south as ... Read more
14 Apr 2017
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