In this video Steven Franklin looks at the role of Prince Rupert in the English Civil War, an ideal case study for considering the importance of the individual to the course of some historical events.

In this video Steven Franklin discusses the Bishops' Wars and how the need to put down this Scottish rebellion led to the recalling of the English Parliament and the first step toward the English Civil War.

In this video Steven Franklin discusses how a rebellion in Scotland over the imposition of a New Prayer Book set in motion a train of events that would lead to the English Civil War.

In this video Professor Justin Champion explores the concepts and ideas contested during the English Civil War, from the divine right of kings to the parliamentary sovereignty.

In this video Professor Justin Champion introduces the diggers, levellers and ranters of the English Civil War.

In this video Professor Justin Champion addresses the question of whether Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell was king in all but name?

In this video Bill Thisdell looks at Charles I's reputation, charged with being a murderer and tyrant at his trial and yet later hailed as a martyr. Which was it? Was Charles really a bad king? How far was Charles responsible for the...

In this video Dr Charlotte Young discusses the origins and causes of the English Civil War.

In this video Professor Justin Champion explains the significance of the trial and execution of Charles I at the end of the English Civil War.

Would a more accurate description for the English Civil War be 'a war of three kingdoms'? In this video Professor Justin Champion explores the Scottish and Irish dimensions to the English Civil War.

In this video, produced for and with the Museum of Oxford, our presenter, Ben Kehoe, explores the challenges facing Oxford's residents as their city became the Royalist Capital during the English Civil War.

In this video, produced with and for the Museum of Oxford, our presenter, Ben Kehoe, discusses how Oxford became the Royalist Capital, how its citizens and colleges responded and how some of its citizens engaged in acts of mild resistance.

In this video Professor Justin Champion grapples with the difficult question of whether Oliver Cromwell can be regarded as a hero or villain.

St. Paul’s Cathedral is one of London’s most iconic landmarks, known for its massive dome, elegant architecture, and powerful place in British history. Designed by Sir Christopher Wren after the Great Fire of London in 1666, the...

Pupil outcome: I can identify the features of an essay in preparation for writing about the Windrush. Key learning points: - The purpose of an essay can be to present a coherent argument in response to a question. - To meet its purpose...

Pupil outcome: I can explore the context of 'Princess Sophia Duleep Singh: My Story'. Key learning points: - ‘Princess Sophia Duleep Singh: My Story’ is a historical fiction text set between 1886-1928. - Sophia's life was intertwined...

Pupil outcome: I can write the conclusion of a non-chronological report about the Stone Age. Key learning points: - The purpose of a conclusion is to summarise the information of the text for the reader. - A summary sentence summarises...

This video is answering the question of what was the Globe Theatre.

This video is answering the question of who watched Shakespeare's plays.

This video is answering the question of did Henry VIII like animals.

This video is answering the question of why was Henry VIII named defender of the faith.

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How did the Scottish clan system collapse?