The British Civil Wars explained and explored by leading historians in fascinating podcasts
WATCH: Making Empire - How Ireland Shaped the First English Empire (1550-1770)
In her new book Professor Jane Ohlmeyer, offers a fresh and original interpretation of Ireland's engagement with the English and European empires.
Oxford University Press
Watch the Making Empire discussion here
https://www.worldturnedupsidedown.co.uk/podcast/irelands-role-in-shaping-the-first-english-empire-1550-1770/
LISTEN: Did Oliver Cromwell ban Christmas?
Many controversies swirl around the legacy of Oliver Cromwell and over the centuries it has become increasingly difficult to separate fact from fiction.
Consequently at this time of the year, one of the most popular searches on Google is “Did Oliver Cromwell really ban Christmas?”.
To help us get to an authoritative response, publisher, Mike Gibbs, put this question to the eminent parliamentary historian, Dr. Stephen Roberts.
https://www.worldturnedupsidedown.co.uk/podcast/did-oliver-cromwell-ban-christmas/
WEBCAST REPLAY: Remembrance, past and present - The birth of the Armed Forces Covenant
The British Civil Wars were the beginning of the state's recognition of its unique obligations to the welfare of military veterans and widows.
Today this is laid down in the Armed Forces Covenant.
Our distinguished panel explores the foundations of military welfare in the seventeenth century and the experience of veterans and their families after modern conflicts.
In this unique webcast the panel discuss how this brings the past and present together.
https://www.worldturnedupsidedown.co.uk/webinars/remembrance-veterans-widows-past-and-present/
NEW SERIES - Putney Debates: Founding moment of democracy.
By summer 1647, Parliament had won the . At the battles of & Langport, the had crushed the Royalist field armies and the King himself was their prisoner. But all was not well on the parliamentary side.
Historians often refer to these debates as a founding moment in the history of democracy in Britain and the wider world. At the time they were also
"After six years of research, we have uncovered for the first time the voices of thousands of the wounded soldiers and war widows of the seventeenth century, whose stories of sacrifice, courage and resilience resonate with so many of their counterparts today."
Ismini Pells
Project manager of the Civil War Petitions Project
Free live webcast Thursday 9th November 2023 1830 hours The British Civil Wars and their aftermath marked the beginning of formal state recognition of its unique obligations to the welfare of military veterans and widows Armed Forces Covenant. This unique webcast will bring the past and present toge...
NEW PODCAST SERIES: Religion & the British Civil Wars explained
Religious differences were a fundamental factor in the decades leading up to the start of the Civil War and the divisions between the three kingdoms of England, Scotland and Ireland.
We asked distinguished historian Emerita Professor Ann Hughes to:
Explain
The origins of the religious differences which resulted from the unfinished Tudor Reformation of the 16th Century
Explore
The role played by these differences in the causes of the conflict
Discuss
The consequences of fragmentation of Protestant groups such as the Quakers for the failure of the Republic
LISTEN TO THE INTRODUCTION
Religious divisions between the three kingdoms of England, Scotland and Ireland were a fundamental cause of the Civil Wars and throughout the interregnum
FREE LIVE WEBCAST - Remembrance: Veterans & Widows - Past and present
9th Nov 2023
The and their aftermath marked the beginning of formal state recognition of its obligations to the . Register now.
Free live webcast Thursday 9th November 2023 1830 hours The British Civil Wars and their aftermath marked the beginning of formal state recognition of its unique obligations to the welfare of military veterans and widows Armed Forces Covenant. This unique webcast will bring the past and present toge...
NEW PODCAST: Trial of Charles I - What were the real objectives?
Professor Edward Vallance investigates the setting, processes and personnel of the historic trial of Charles I.
While the setting, processes and personnel of the trial of Charles I may appear less important than the interchanges between the king and the President of
Upside Down World – Exciting new free access programme for schools
Bringing the British Civil Wars to the classroom through highly interactive programmes including films, slides, 3D scans of museum objects, audio clips and more.
Four modules focussing on:
Soldiers
Sieges
Spies
Survivors
Created with classroom teachers and academic historians for KS2 learners.
National Civil War Centre - Newark Museum
Civil War Petitions
Bringing the British Civil Wars to the classroom through highly interactive programmes including films, slides, 3D scans of museum objects, audio clips
NEW PODCAST - Rediscovering the stories of the wounded: The Battle of destroyed the field army of King Charles I and in two hours changed the history not only of Britain, but every modern democracy.
Civil War Petitions
Naseby 1645
The battle of Naseby finally destroyed the field army of the King and in two hours changed the history not only of Britain, but every modern democracy. We
NEW VIDEO: Stories and discoveries - Phase 1 of the Civil War Petitions Project
Conflict, Welfare and Memory during and after the English Civil Wars
The World Turned Upside Down was delighted to support this event at the National Amy Museum to mark the successful completion of the first phase of the Civil War Petitions project.
https://www.worldturnedupsidedown.co.uk/the-civil-war-petitions-project/
NEW PODCAST: Two Hours that Changed the World - The Battle of Naseby, 1645
Join Prof Andrew Hopper & Mark Linnell Naseby 1645 to discover the momentous British Civil War event which was to shape history - not only of Britain but every modern democracy.
At first sight the quiet green fields around the small Northamptonshire village of Naseby seem unexceptional. But look more closely and you find clues
NEW PODCAST. It is often said that there was nothing ‘civil’ about the . has revealed 1000s of documents from this time. Prof Andrew Hopper discusses some of the uncovered stories.
It is often said that there was nothing 'civil' about the British Civil Wars. This was not the story of dashing Cavaliers and God-fearing Roundheads
NEW PODCAST - Changing Sides: Turn Coats
“Turncoat!” The word creates immediate images of traitors, renegades and defectors. Professor Andrew Hopper, reveals that side-changing during the British Civil Wars was more common than previously recognised.
https://www.worldturnedupsidedown.co.uk/podcast/changing-sides-turn-coats/
NEW PODCAST: Growing up in the English Civil War - Children’s Experiences
The changed the lives of families and inevitably children became involved. explains these stories, often forgotten by history.
The Civil Wars changed the lives of families all across the British Isles, and inevitably children became involved not only as passive bystanders, but
Launched a month ago, The World Turned Upside Down has already broadcast a series of fascinating and informative podcasts by leading academic historians.
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Causes. Conflicts. Consequences. People, events and ideas of the British Civil Wars explored and explained by leading historians.
NEW PODCAST - Interview with Civil War Petitions principal investigator Prof Andrew Hopper.
The stories of these ordinary people are preserved in more than 4000 petitions and they are the voices of survivors of the British Civil Wars.
The British Civil Wars touched every man, woman and child in Britain and its effects were felt for decades after the conflict ended in 1652. During the
NEW PODCAST SERIES - Charles I: The road to ex*****on.
How culpable was Charles I in causing the British Civil Wars?
Why did Royalists lose the Civil War?
Why was Charles I executed?
Answering these questions are two noted historians, Edward Vallance, University of Roehampton and Professor Andrew Hopper, University of Oxford.
https://www.worldturnedupsidedown.co.uk/podcast-series/charles-i-the-road-to-ex*****on/
Available now - New podcast series - Step-by-step guide: Understanding the British Civil Wars www.worldturnedupsidedown.co.uk
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