History
The Third Crusade, 1189-92
In this course, Dr Nicholas Morton (Nottingham Trent University) explores the Third Crusade (1189-92). We start by thinking about the origins of the Third Crusade, focusing in particular on the annihilation of the Crusader forces at the Battle of Hattin...
Dr Nicholas Morton
Nottingham Trent University
History
The Reign of Richard I, 1189-99
In this course, Dr Hugh Doherty (University of East Anglia) explores the reign of King Richard I (1189-99). We begin by considering Richard's reputation among modern historians, focusing in particular on the three main criticism levelled at the king –...
Dr Hugh Doherty
University of East Anglia
History
The Wars of the Roses, c. 1450-1525
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...
Prof. Michael Hicks
Winchester University
Classics
Greek Religion: The Nature of the Gods
In this course, Dr Emma Aston (University of Reading) explores Greek religion, focusing in particular on the nature of the gods in Greek thought. In the first module, we think about the concept of anthropomorphism (i.e. the fact that the...
Dr Emma Aston
Reading University
English Literature
Mitchell: Gone with the Wind
In this course, Professor Helen Taylor (University of Exeter) explores Margaret Mitchell's Gone with the Wind. We start by thinking about tremendous impact of the novel, as well as the celebrated and critically acclaimed film adaptation starting Clark Gable and...
Prof. Helen Taylor
Exeter University
Classics
Greek Religion: Hero Cult
In this course, Professor Richard Seaford (University of Exeter) explores the ancient Greek institution of the hero cult. In the first module, we describe what a hero cult actually is, thinking in particular about the different meanings of the word...
Prof. Richard Seaford
Exeter University