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