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History

In this course, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb (University of Roehampton) explores the history of witchcraft and witch-hunting in Europe and the United States in the period 1450-1750. In the first module, we think about belief in witches and...
6 lectures
0:50:45
Prof. Suzannah Lipscomb
Roehampton University
Classics & Ancient History

In this course, Professor Richard Seaford (University of Exeter) explores several aspects of Greek tragedy and comedy. In the first module, we think about the contribution made by vase painting to our understanding of Greek theatre. After that ...
8 lectures
1:08:32
Prof. Richard Seaford
Exeter University
English Literature

In this course, Professor Tom Mole (University of Edinburgh) explores the poetry of the great Romantic poet, William Wordsworth. In the first module, we look at Wordsworth's Preface to the Lyrical Ballads, in which he outlines his views on the...
5 lectures
0:45:41
Dr Tom Mole
Edinburgh University
History

In this course, Professor Michael Hicks (University of Winchester) explores the Wars of the Roses, c. 1450 – c. 1525. In the first module, we explore the English system of government in the late Medieval period, focusing in particular on...
6 lectures
1:00:25
Prof. Michael Hicks
Winchester University
Government & Politics
In this course, Professor David Denver (University of Lancaster) examines the electoral systems in operation across the United Kingdom. We begin by thinking about the basic functions that an electoral system performs before briefly introducing ...
4 lectures
0:35:53
Prof. David Denver
Lancaster University
English Literature

In this course, we explore several aspects of one of Shakespeare’s later plays, The Winter’s Tale. In particular, we consider the political and theatrical context for the play, the importance of allegory and symbolism, the play’s peculiar...
7 lectures
0:57:08
Dr Charles Moseley
University of Cambridge
English Literature

In this course, Dr Allison Adler Kroll (University of Oxford) explores Sebastian Faulks' 1993 novel, Birdsong. We begin by thinking about the genesis of the novel – why did Faulks want to write a story about the First World War...
11 lectures
1:37:37
Dr Allison Adler Kroll
University of Oxford
History

In this course, Professor Neil Gregor (University of Southampton) explores several aspects of Nazi Germany, 1933-45. In the first module, we think about the ideology of the Nazi Party, before turning in the second module to consider Hitler’s rise...
10 lectures
1:31:25
Prof. Neil Gregor
Southampton University
History

In this course, Dr David Smith (University of Cambridge) explores the life of Oliver Cromwell during the period when he was Lord Protector, from 1653-1658. We begin by thinking about the creation of the Protectorate in 1653, focusing in particular...
5 lectures
0:36:21
Dr David Smith
University of Cambridge
English Literature

In this course, Professor Keith Hanley (University of Lancaster) explores the poetry of the great Romantic poet, William Wordsworth. In the first module, we think about Romanticism, the Romantic movement, and some of the leading themes of that...
6 lectures
1:28:09
Prof. Keith Hanley
Lancaster University
English Literature

In this course, Dr Marion Turner (University of Oxford) explores the 14th-century poem, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. The course begins with an introduction to the Arthurian tradition, focusing in particular on the representations of Arthur and...
5 lectures
0:53:49
Prof. Marion Turner
University of Oxford
Government & Politics

In this course, Dr Matthew Cole (University of Birmingham) explores the British constitution. In the first module, we think about the four sources of the British constitution – legislation, conventions, treaties and authoritative works – as well...
4 lectures
0:34:35
Dr Matthew Cole
Birmingham University
History

In this course, Dr Hannah Malone (University of Cambridge) explores the rise of Italian Fascism, focusing in particular on five key questions: (1) How did the experience of the First World War contribute to the rise of Fascism? (2) Was...
7 lectures
0:55:47
Dr Hannah Malone
University of Cambridge
English Literature

In this course, Professor Helen Taylor (University of Exeter) explores Kate Chopin's 1899 novel, The Awakening. After a brief introduction to the writing of the American South, the course begins proper with a discussion of Kate Chopin herself –...
11 lectures
0:53:07
Prof. Helen Taylor
Exeter University