We heard about the Wars of the Roses from the perspective of Henry VI last time, this time we're going to focus on Edward IV - was he really a 'usurper', or did he have just as much right to the throne as Henry?

We will also discuss the legacy left behind from Edward IV, and how his death and succession plans resulted in one of the most significant twists in English history.

The Wars of the Roses ravaged England for almost three decades in the fifteenth century, causing untold amounts of devastation in one of the bloodiest civil wars in history.

In this first episode, we discuss the legacy and life of King Henry VI, who perhaps felt the effects of the Wars of the Roses more than any other contemporary king.

Looking at the title, you may well have asked yourself this exact question before - just what was the Great Schism of 1054?

Sometimes referred to as the East West Schism, the Great Schism was the formal splitting of the Eastern and Western Roman Churches.

Although it happened in the eleventh century, the repercussions can still be felt today. 

Listen on to find out all there is to know about this hugely historically significant event!

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This time I had the pleasure to be joined by Brooke Warrington, all the way from Australia!

Brooke is an expert in Ancient Greek history and mythology, with a particular passion for women in Ancient Greek myth. On the contrary, I had next to no idea about Ancient Greece prior to this episode, so who better to invite on the podcast to discuss all things Ancient Greece?

If you want to find out who cursed Medusa, why you've probably not heard of a goddess who was more important than Zeus, and a woman who only appeared in one Greek myth but caused the biggest mythological war of all time and more, then you've come to the right place!

I'd once again like to place my thanks on record to Brooke for coming on to discuss this topic.

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This time I am joined by a very special guest: Mok O'Keeffe, who you may know on social media as the Gay Aristo.

We discuss 5 key LGBTQ+ figures in history, from the often 'hapless' King Edward II of England, to Oscar Wilde, who had a darker side than you believe.

Join us as we discuss the impact these figures have had on historians and why they're still relevant in the LGBTQ+ community today.

Enjoy!

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Note: The audio when I am speaking is very poor, and unfortunately I cannot change it without re-recording the whole episode.

Welcome back to the History in 20 Podcast! This time I am joined by a very special guest: Dr Carlos Conde Solares, the Programme Leader of BA History at Northumbria University.

Carlos specialises in medieval Spain, so who better to discuss one of history's most controversial figures with than an expert in the field?

I hope you enjoy this one!

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This time we are looking at the 5 key battles of the Hundred Years' War.

The Hundred Years' War, which raged on for 116 years from 1337-1453 saw hundreds of thousands of people lose their lives. It was largely fought in France, between English and French forces.

Key figures emerged in this conflict, including several English kings who made a name for themselves (whether good or bad, I'll let you decide) including Edward III, Henry V and Henry VI. Similarly on the French side, monarchs including Philip II, John II and Charles VII also took part in the conflict.

Condensing 116 years down to just 5 battles in less than 20 minutes was no easy feat, but I hope you enjoy it even so!

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This time we're doing something a bit different, and going down the top 5 route, by looking at the Top 5 women from medieval China. 🇨🇳

A country that was shrouded in mystery for centuries still has some of the most important cultural, social and military figures of the Middle Ages - and it's about time the women had the light shone upon them!

From empresses to poets and everything in between, see how these five women impacted Chinese history in the medieval period.

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This time we are discussing the English Civil Wars, the bloodiest conflict on British soil. The wars saw, proportionately to population numbers at the time, the same loss of life as the First World War did three centuries later.

Over the course of the nine year conflict, Charles I was executed, Oliver Cromwell reigned as Lord Protector of England, Ireland and Scotland, and Charles II was restored to the throne, ushering in the period known as the Restoration of the Monarchy.

For almost a decade, Roundheads fought Cavaliers over who should sit on the English throne, and almost every corner of the British Isles saw some sort of fighting.

But what exactly were they fighting over? Was it a constitutional monarchy vs a republic? Or was it more to do with Catholicism vs Protestantism? Watch the video to find out!

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This time I had the absolute privilege of having renowned Gold Rush and California historian and former lecturer of mine, Dr Henry Knight Lozano join me!

We discussed the Gold Rush - from what it was, where it happened, when it happened, the economic effects, the racial tensions, family life in Gold Rush California and its legacy to this day.

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