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British Civil Wars
Oliver Cromwell
Charles I
Parliament
English Civil War
England
New Model Army
Ireland
English Civil Wars
Scotland
Charles II
Royalists
Marston Moor
Battle Of Edge Hill
Thirty Years War
Puritanism
Naseby
Wales
Royal Navy
George Monck

Welcome to exciting new weekly podcasts from top historians, all about the British Civil Wars.

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Strategically located at the lowest bridging point of the River Trent, the market town of Newark in Nottinghamshire became the focus of one of the most sustained conflicts of the British Civil Wars. Staunchly Royalist, the town’s inhabitants were bes... more

William Cavendish, Earl and later Duke of Newcastle, was the foremost of the King’s aristocratic Generals. By 1643 he’d raised the largest Royalist army of the First Civil War. He was granted greater powers than any other regional royalist commander,... more

Pantomime villains, box office gold and famous (or infamous) shadowy figures of fiction and non-fiction, pirates are familiar stereotypes in popular media. But these common images hide a critically important group of men (and occasionally women) who ... more

The inseparable intimate relationship between politics, production and trade in the years preceding the Civil Wars has often been underplayed or even ignored. However, historians now increasingly recognise that the links between occupation and religi... more

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Richard Blakemore
Naval historian, author of Enemies of All, The Rise and Fall of the Pirates
University of Reading
Episode: Piracy an Empire – Divorcing fact from fiction
Dr Ed Leggan
Historian
Queen Mary University of London
Episode: Nurturing civil war – Politics, religion and the textile industry
Jonathan Healy
Dr Jonathan Healy, Associate Professor in Social History, Kellogg College, University of Oxford
University of Oxford
Episode: Blood in the winter – descent into civil war
Erica Cannella
Historian
University/academic affiliation not explicitly stated in transcript
Episode: The Quakers and the power of print
Laura Stewart
Professor of History at the University of York
University of York
Episode: Understanding the conquest and occupation of Scotland
Claire Jackson
Professor of History at Trinity Hall, Cambridge
University of Cambridge
Episode: Charles II – The years in exile
Stuart Carroll
Professor of History discussed in the episode
University of York (mentioned)
Episode: Duels, violence and conflict
Dr Stephen Roberts
Historian described as the guest commentator who explains the Purge
Episode: Pride’s Purge – Radically shifting the balance of power
David J. Appleby
Distinguished historian and author
University historian (as described in the episode)
Episode: Paying for the New Model Army

Hosts

Mike Gibbs
Host and publisher, appears across episodes in roles including interviewer and producer.
Andrew Hopper
Host of discussions, often contributing scholarly framing and debate facilitation.
Jacqueline Eales
Presenter/Historian involved in discussions and historical framing.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 56 ratings
  • A model podcast

    Excellent interviews and talks by fine historians. Leading academic research made accessible and entertaining. Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bosworth-to-Waterloo
    Australia2 months ago
  • Gold Dust

    Got supremely lucky finding this resource. It’s pure facts and knowledge expertly packaged and concisely delivered for a learner to sit back and enjoy. As a Scot we didn’t get taught the Civil War at School. This package of podcasts and your website will have me knowing this chapter of history in no time. Many Thanks.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lenny09873625
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Excellent historical explorations from multiple perspectives

    I’ve listened to about 18 episodes so far. Especially appreciated Dr. Mendelsohn’s discussion of the civil wars in children’s literature, the reappraisals of John Pym, and the extraordinary legal challenges of the King’s trial. This series really helps to open up this period, and reflect on changing historical interests and trends as well. Bravo!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SRcycles
    United States9 months ago
  • Recently discovered breath of fresh air

    Great to dive deeper than the average pod… with subject matter dissecting the most formative era in British politics. Thankyou.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ninetailors
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Awesome Podcast

    Loving this podcast. Lots of interesting and varied episodes, which are just the right length. Are you taking requests? Would love to hear an episode about George Monck!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KDM_85
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Shows thoughtful engagement with contentious debates and multiple viewpoints.
Insightful, well-sourced historical analysis with strong guest lineups.
A rigorous, academically oriented exploration of Civil War history, sometimes polarized in reception.

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The Quakers and the power of print
Q: Erica, can I begin by asking you to give us a brief introduction to the origins of Quakerism in the 17th century?
Quakerism emerged in the early 1650s in the Northwest of England, founded by George Fox, and developed amid the social and political upheaval following the Civil Wars; it rejected church hierarchy, asserted an inner light accessible to all, and emphasized equality before God, rather than traditional oaths, tithes, or deference to social superiors.
Blood in the winter – descent into civil war
Q: Did the subsequent move to Civil War become inevitable, in your view, or do you think that if the king had returned to London, the peace could have been established?
There were many who believed peace was salvageable in 1642, but the move of the king to York, the increase in militarization, and the MPs' hold on military power created a momentum that made civil war likely, though not necessarily inevitable given different choices and trajectories; the revolutionary momentum on Parliament's side accelerated this path.
Blood in the winter – descent into civil war
Q: Can I begin by asking you why you have focused a whole book, and it's a fascinating read, on the year 1642?
The aim is to provide an in-depth, day-to-day history of dramatic political moments, showing how rapid changes and the lived experiences of people shaped the outbreak of the war, rather than just presenting a broad sweep of events.
Understanding the conquest and occupation of Scotland
Q: What does incorporation actually mean for Scotland, and how did the tender of union redefine sovereignty and governance there?
Incorporation meant integrating Scotland within a single parliamentary framework with representation in Westminster, a civil-legal restructuring, and toleration policies that attempted to balance control with concessions to Scottish institutions, though it was often negotiated with limited Scottish consent and under English dominance.
Understanding the conquest and occupation of Scotland
Q: Why did the Scots insist on declaring Prince Charles as king of all Britain, and how did this shape the political landscape in Scotland and England?
The Scots sought to connect their Covenanted cause with a broader dynastic project that could secure a future settlement under a king who could honor their religious and political terms, which in turn pushed the English Republic to consider an incorporating union rather than simple conquest.

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