Norman England

What can castle Acre tell us about the influence of the Cluniac Order on England? Who were the Cluniacs? And how did the complicated relationships between powerful individual men in this period impact on the revival of monasticism in England? How did monasteries impact on the political, economic and social fabric of this new, Norman state?   Buckle in, because it's a long one as we look at the site study for the 2021 exam and dig into the birth and development of Castle Acre Priory. 

What can castle Acre tell us about the influence of the Cluniac Order on England? Who were the Cluniacs? And how did the complicated relationships between powerful individual men in this period impact on the revival of monasticism in England? How did monasteries impact on the political, economic and social fabric of this new, Norman state? Buckle in, because it's a long one as we look at the site study for the 2021 exam and dig into the birth and development of Castle Acre Priory.

Castle Acre Priory - Norman England Site Study 2021

The Historic Site Study for 2021 is Castle Acre Priory; but you can't understand why Castle Acre is so important without the context of monastisicm in Norman england. What is a monastery? Who do monks do?   The next episode will dig deeply into Castle Acre and how it links to the rest of Norman England. 

The Historic Site Study for 2021 is Castle Acre Priory; but you can't understand why Castle Acre is so important without the context of monastisicm in Norman england. What is a monastery? Who do monks do? The next episode will dig deeply into Castle Acre and how it links to the rest of Norman England.

Norman England: Castle Acre Priory - Monasticism

Alongside the economic and political stability of the Stresemann period came a flowering of Weimar Culture. What did this look like, how did it impact our world today and how did it give the Nazis a wedge issue they could use to gain political traction with people in the countryside?

Alongside the economic and political stability of the Stresemann period came a flowering of Weimar Culture. What did this look like, how did it impact our world today and how did it give the Nazis a wedge issue they could use to gain political traction with people in the countryside?

Germany: A golden age? Weimar Culture

The Weimar Republic seemed on the brink of collapse in 1923 - yet it survived for another ten years. Was this miracle a true recovery or merely papering over the cracks? Join us as we look at the career of Gustav Stresemann and struggle to agree on a single pronunciantion for his name. 

The Weimar Republic seemed on the brink of collapse in 1923 - yet it survived for another ten years. Was this miracle a true recovery or merely papering over the cracks? Join us as we look at the career of Gustav Stresemann and struggle to agree on a single pronunciantion for his name.

Germany: A Golden Age? Stresemann and the 1920s

1066 is regarded as a watershed moment when all of life in England changed. How far is this accurate? In this episode we look at the various ways that life changed in Norman England - and the ways in which is changed. 

1066 is regarded as a watershed moment when all of life in England changed. How far is this accurate? In this episode we look at the various ways that life changed in Norman England - and the ways in which is changed.

Norman England: How Much Did Life Change?

In this special episode for GCSE Film Studies students we are joined by John Rain, host of SMERSHPOD And author of THUNDERBOOK to talk about the underlying aesthetic of Bond films. Unsuprisingly, we also veer off the topic a bit and end up talking about Marvel films and why Infinity War is better than Endgame and why Film Studies students should watch JFK. 

In this special episode for GCSE Film Studies students we are joined by John Rain, host of <a href="https://play.acast.com/s/smershpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SMERSHPOD</a> And author of THUNDERBOOK to talk about the underlying aesthetic of Bond films. Unsuprisingly, we also veer off the topic a bit and end up talking about Marvel films and why Infinity War is better than Endgame and why Film Studies students should watch JFK.

Film Studies: Skyfall

The Nazi state had very clear plans for the young men and women of Germany; these plans would be reflected in the changes to the education system and the creation of youth groups. In this episode we look at the interplay of these two factors and the overall impact of Nazi youth policies. 

The Nazi state had very clear plans for the young men and women of Germany; these plans would be reflected in the changes to the education system and the creation of youth groups. In this episode we look at the interplay of these two factors and the overall impact of Nazi youth policies.

Leather and Steel: Young People in Nazi Germany

For this episode we are joined by two colleagues from the English Department who are discussing two poems from the AQA anthology. Apologies for the sound quality - this episode was obviously recorded in lockdown. 

For this episode we are joined by two colleagues from the English Department who are discussing two poems from the AQA anthology. Apologies for the sound quality - this episode was obviously recorded in lockdown.

BONUS GCSE English Episode: AQA Anthology - Remains and the Light Brigade

Germany was a totalitarian state - one where the government imposed control over every aspect of its citizens lives. One of the areas worth looking at in depth is now Nazi social policy effected women. What were the laws passed in relation to women and how was the role of women seen by the state - and how far did this role have the support of the german people?

Germany was a totalitarian state - one where the government imposed control over every aspect of its citizens lives. One of the areas worth looking at in depth is now Nazi social policy effected women. What were the laws passed in relation to women and how was the role of women seen by the state - and how far did this role have the support of the german people?

Kinder, Küche, Kirche: Women in Nazi Germany

This is our bumepr episode on the Tower of London, the White Tower. William I's residence, symbol of power, refuge of last resort... why was it built? How did it function? How does it fit in with other castles built across England? Why was it white?   This is key episode for the 2021 exam as there will be a 16 mark essay question on this. 

This is our bumepr episode on the Tower of London, the White Tower. William I's residence, symbol of power, refuge of last resort... why was it built? How did it function? How does it fit in with other castles built across England? Why was it white? This is key episode for the 2021 exam as there will be a 16 mark essay question on this.

The White Tower: Norman England Historic Site Study

This is a podcast designed specifically to help with AQA GCSE History revision. On twitter @GCSEHistoryPod

The GCSE History Revision Podcast

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Apologies for the sound quality on this episode - the microphone cable was damaged and I didn't have a spare. This is the first episode of the Power to the People Theme Study and it looks at where it all began: in 1215 witrh the document held by some to be the cornerstone of all modern democracy - the Magna Carta. But why did the Magna Carta come about?

Apologies for the sound quality on this episode - the microphone cable was damaged and I didn't have a spare. This is the first episode of the Power to the People Theme Study and it looks at where it all began: in 1215 witrh the document held by some to be the cornerstone of all modern democracy - the Magna Carta. But why did the Magna Carta come about?

1215: Why was Magna Carta necessary?

As a general rule the USA solves problems by throwing money and technology at them. But this did not work in Vietnam. Why?   In this essay style episode, we discuss which of the two sides in the war had the most effective tactics.

As a general rule the USA solves problems by throwing money and technology at them. But this did not work in Vietnam. Why? In this essay style episode, we discuss which of the two sides in the war had the most effective tactics.

Vietnam Part II: Size Isn't Everything

In early 1933, Adolf Hitler was Chancellor of Germany but he had very little, actual power. How did the Nazis sieze control of the German state? That long road started with a fire in the Reichstag.

In early 1933, Adolf Hitler was Chancellor of Germany but he had very little, actual power. How did the Nazis sieze control of the German state? That long road started with a fire in the Reichstag.

Germany Part II: Burn Baby Burn - The Reichstag Fire

This is another episode for the Power and the People Theme Study. In the summer of 1381, peasants from the south east of England rampaged through towns and cities. They murdered merchants and tax collectors and even the Archbishop of Canterbury. What caused this sudden outburst of violence? This episode looks at the social, politcial and economic causes of the revolt while the next one looks at the events and consequences. The book mentioned in the podcast is available here: Summer of Blood

This is another episode for the Power and the People Theme Study. In the summer of 1381, peasants from the south east of England rampaged through towns and cities. They murdered merchants and tax collectors and even the Archbishop of Canterbury. What caused this sudden outburst of violence? This episode looks at the social, politcial and economic causes of the revolt while the next one looks at the events and consequences. The book mentioned in the podcast is available here: <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Summer-Blood-Peasants-Revolt-1381-ebook/dp/B002RI9APO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1498646917&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=summer+of+blood" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Summer of Blood</a>

1381: What were the Causes of the Peasants' Revolt?

"This is not a peace treaty," Marshall Foch of France said when he saw the terms, "it is an armistice for twenty years." Sure enough, 20 years later there was another war. Was the Treaty of Versailles to blame? In this podcast we go through the territorial and military terms as well as examining the infamous Clause 231.

Versailles Part II: The Terms of the Treaty

Welcome to the second episode on Magna Carta with a new microphone cable. In this episode we cover the key clauses of the Great Charter and why they matter today.

Welcome to the second episode on Magna Carta with a new microphone cable. In this episode we cover the key clauses of the Great Charter and why they matter today.

1215: Why does Magna Carta matter?

This is the second of the two episodes on the Peasants' Revolt; here we discuss the events and consequences of the revolt. We also discuss the differing interpretations of the revolt depending on the different point of view of different historians.

This is the second of the two episodes on the Peasants' Revolt; here we discuss the events and consequences of the revolt. We also discuss the differing interpretations of the revolt depending on the different point of view of different historians.

1381: What was the impact of the Peasants' Revolt?

1066 Part III: William of Normandy's Preparations for the Invasion

Manchurian Crisis

During the 1920s, the League managed to deal with a few small skirmishes and small scale problems very well; but at the dawn of the new decade a more militaristic Japan started expanding in the Far East. Was the Manchurian Crisis what killed the League of Nations? Was it just the beginning of the end? Or was it just a simple mistake that the League could have learned from? This podcast is designed to help with Topic 3 on Paper One of the 2017 exam. 

During the 1920s, the League managed to deal with a few small skirmishes and small scale problems very well; but at the dawn of the new decade a more militaristic Japan started expanding in the Far East. Was the Manchurian Crisis what killed the League of Nations? Was it just the beginning of the end? Or was it just a simple mistake that the League could have learned from? This podcast is designed to help with Topic 3 on Paper One of the 2017 exam.

The League Part II: Going for a Chinese - the Manchurian Crisis

The Italian invasion of Abyssinia is often said to be the death sentence for the League of Nations. But why did the League not act? How did the Invasion come about and what were the murky dealings that led to the Hoare Laval Pact?

The League Part III: Abyssinia

Did the League ever have a chance of succeeding or was it always doomed to failure? In this essay question episode, three history teachers sit around a table and argue about the different reasons for the failure of the League of Nations. You are strongly advised to have listened to the previous League podcasts before you listen to this one.

The League Part IV: Was the League doomed from the start?

After the Enabling Act and the Emergency Decree, the Nazi party has control of most of the levers of power in the German State. But there was always one other power bloc in Germany: the army. And the army were willing to throw their support behind Hitler and his party - but at a price...

After the Enabling Act and the Emergency Decree, the Nazi party has control of most of the levers of power in the German State. But there was always one other power bloc in Germany: the army. And the army were willing to throw their support behind Hitler and his party - but at a price...

Germany Part III: The Night of the Long Knives

Even leaving aside the apparatus of the police state, Nazi control of Germany must have depended to some extent on the support of the German People. So why did people support the Nazi regime? The answer, as is also true in the case of Dick Nixon, is simple: follow the money.

Even leaving aside the apparatus of the police state, Nazi control of Germany must have depended to some extent on the support of the German People. So why did people support the Nazi regime? The answer, as is also true in the case of Dick Nixon, is simple: follow the money.

Germany Part IV: Cui Bono? Who benefitted from Nazi Germany?

How the VC won is a slightly different question: but why didn't the USA win? The strongest natio on earth faced some particular problems in the Vietnam War. What were they?

How the VC won is a slightly different question: but why didn't the USA win? The strongest natio on earth faced some particular problems in the Vietnam War. What were they?

Vietnam Part III: Apocalypse Now - what problems did the US face in Vietnam?

In the final episode for the Class of 2017, we run through how to answer each of the questions on both of the AQA GCSE History B papers. So for us on Paper 1 that's: Origins of WW1 Peacemaking and the League of Nations Hitler's Foreign policy, Appeasement and the Origins of WW2    and, on Paper 2; USA in the 1920s Germany 1933-45 Vietnam 1954-75  For the last time - and we really do mean it: Thank you for listening - and good luck in your exams.

In the final episode for the Class of 2017, we run through how to answer each of the questions on both of the AQA GCSE History B papers. So for us on Paper 1 that's: <ul><li>Origins of WW1</li> <li>Peacemaking and the League of Nations</li> <li>Hitler's Foreign policy, Appeasement and the Origins of WW2</li> </ul> and, on Paper 2; <ul><li>USA in the 1920s</li> <li>Germany 1933-45</li> <li>Vietnam 1954-75</li> </ul> For the last time - and we really do mean it: Thank you for listening - and good luck in your exams.

Summer 2017 - Exam Tips

The USA lost. One of the two great superpowers lost. It can be argued that America never got over their defeat in Vietnam. So why did they leeave?   In this episode we consider the factors that led towards Nixon claiming that they had peace with honour while the world watched the last chopper flee from the American Embassy in Saigon, leaving screaming crowd to their fate.   This is the last episode for the 2017 Year 11s, so let's just say good luck with your exams!

The USA lost. One of the two great superpowers lost. It can be argued that America never got over their defeat in Vietnam. So why did they leeave? In this episode we consider the factors that led towards Nixon claiming that they had peace with honour while the world watched the last chopper flee from the American Embassy in Saigon, leaving screaming crowd to their fate. This is the last episode for the 2017 Year 11s, so let's just say good luck with your exams!

Vietnam Part IV: Peace With Honour?

Why did the USA even get involved in Vietnam? It's thousands of miles away and, at first glance, of no strategic value. The answer lies in the background to the Cold War and some fairly tangled geo-politics and economics. Have a listen to this episode and decide for yourself - which was the main reason the Americans got involved in a land war in South east Asia?

Why did the USA even get involved in Vietnam? It's thousands of miles away and, at first glance, of no strategic value. The answer lies in the background to the Cold War and some fairly tangled geo-politics and economics. Have a listen to this episode and decide for yourself - which was the main reason the Americans got involved in a land war in South east Asia?

Vietnam Part I: You Don't KNow Man, You Weren't There

England is at war with itself; the King versus Parliament. This confilct gave rise to new radical politics which would inform the rest of British political history. But not only that - hovering in the background is the biggest unanswered question of all - what do you do with the King?   Probably the most important turning point in the development of Power and the People is covered in this episode. 

England is at war with itself; the King versus Parliament. This confilct gave rise to new radical politics which would inform the rest of British political history. But not only that - hovering in the background is the biggest unanswered question of all - what do you do with the King? Probably the most important turning point in the development of Power and the People is covered in this episode.

1642: The World Turned Upside Down

In 1536 Henry VIII faced the most serious challenge to his power - the most serious challenge to any monarch since 1381. Why did nobles, commons and peasants alike join together to rise up against the Tudor king?

In 1536 Henry VIII faced the most serious challenge to his power - the most serious challenge to any monarch since 1381. Why did nobles, commons and peasants alike join together to rise up against the Tudor king?

1536: What were the causes of the Pilgrimage of Grace?

How did Hitler become Chancellor? One of the most common mistakes people make is thinking that Hitler and the Nazis were elected to power. As you will see in this episode, the truth is rather more complex....

How did Hitler become Chancellor? One of the most common mistakes people make is thinking that Hitler and the Nazis were elected to power. As you will see in this episode, the truth is rather more complex....

Germany Part I: Never Mind the Ballots

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