Today we learn how classical republican ideas influenced American thought.

Today we discuss the concept of civic virtue in classical republics.

Classical republicans believed republican government can work only in small, uniform communities.

Today we learn about the Renaissance in Western Europe and how it affected people's ideas about rights.

Capitalism gained prominence during the Renaissance and gave people more control over their lives.

What was the Protestant Reformation? What changes did it bring to Europe? Find out on today's podcast.

The Bible was one of the most frequently printed books, and with the Reformation, Christians were encouraged to read it themselves in their own language.

After centuries of bloody struggle, key documents were agreed to that limited the power of the British monarch. These were the Magna Carta, the Petition of Right, and the English Bill of Rights, which influenced the development of...

Today we learn about three principles of the Magna Carta.

Today we discuss the differences between the American and English Bills of Rights.

The Founders learned from experience that a written Constitution and Bill of Rights was required in order to safeguard our liberties.

Moral education was of vital importance to classical republicans. Learn what this meant on today's podcast.

Feudalism greatly influenced the Founders. Today we begin our discussion of the feudal period.

Did individuals have rights during the Middle Ages? Not exactly.

The Magna Carta changed the power arrangement in England and contained basic ideas important to American constitutional government.

The Magna Carta was the first important document to describe the rights of Englishmen.

The Magna Carta protected the feudal system and the rights of the nobility. Nevertheless, it was an important first step in the protection of the English rights.

Today we identify the three historical documents important in the development of the British constitution and the rights of the British people.