Cade's Rebellion of 1450 was a popular uprising against the government of Henry VI that foreshadowed the Wars of the Roses yet to come. In this fascinating mini-series, Dr James Ross (University of Winchester) explores its causes, events and significance.

The complete mini-series includes:

Ep.1: Why was there unrest in Kent?

Ep.2: What role did the death of William de la Pole, Duke of Suffolk play in triggering the rebellion?

Ep.3: What key issues were put forward by Cade and his followers?

Ep.4: How did Henry VI react to the rebellion?

Ep.5: How can Richard, Duke of York be linked to the rebellion?

Ep.6: A review of Cade's Rebellion

Recommended works by Dr James Ross:

Henry VI (Penguin Monarchs)

John de Vere, Thirteenth Earl of Oxford (1442-1513): 'The Foremost Man of the Kingdom' 

Further reading:

Jessica Lutkin: The Wars of the Roses 1450-99

Nicholas Fellows: England 1445-1509

Roger Turvey: Lancastrians, Yorkists and the Wars of the Roses 1399-1509

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The accession of Alexios I Komnenos in 1081 heralded the dawn of what has widely come to be seen as one of the high points of Byzantine history. In this episode, Professor Jonathan Harris (Royal Holloway University of London) discusses the actions Alexios took to deal with the empire’s myriad threats and assesses the degree to which he succeeded in dealing with them. 

This episode is the fifth in a mini-series of five. The complete mini-series includes:

Ep.1: What happened at the Battle of Manzikert?

Ep.2: What were the internal consequences of the defeat at Manzikert?

Ep.3: What western threats did the Byzantine Empire face?

Ep.4: What eastern threats did the Byzantine Empire face?

Ep.5: How successful was Alexios I Komnenos in stabilising the Byzantine Empire up to 1095?

This mini-series is based on:

Byzantium and the Crusades (Third Edition)

Other recommended works by Professor Jonathan Harris:

Introduction to Byzantium 602-1453

The Lost World of Byzantium

Constantinople: Capital of Byzantium (Second Edition)

Further reading:

Andrew Jotischky: Crusading and the Crusader States (2nd Ed.)

Jonathan Phillips: The Crusades 1095-1204

Jonathan Riley-Smith: The Crusades: A History

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The collapse of the Byzantine Empire’s authority in Anatolia in the wake of its defeat at Manzikert led to the ascent of a number of Turkish warlords in the region. In this episode, Professor Jonathan Harris (Royal Holloway University of London) explores the threat presented to the empire by men such as Suleyman, Caka, Danishmend Ghazi and Kilij Arslan. 

This episode is the fourth in a mini-series of five. The complete mini-series includes:

Ep.1: What happened at the Battle of Manzikert?

Ep.2: What were the internal consequences of the defeat at Manzikert?

Ep.3: What western threats did the Byzantine Empire face?

Ep.4: What eastern threats did the Byzantine Empire face?

Ep.5: How successful was Alexios I Komnenos in stabilising the Byzantine Empire up to 1095?

This mini-series is based on:

Byzantium and the Crusades (Third Edition)

Other recommended works by Professor Jonathan Harris:

Introduction to Byzantium 602-1453

The Lost World of Byzantium

Constantinople: Capital of Byzantium (Second Edition)

Further reading:

Andrew Jotischky: Crusading and the Crusader States (2nd Ed.)

Jonathan Phillips: The Crusades 1095-1204

Jonathan Riley-Smith: The Crusades: A History

If you would like to keep up to date with all things ‘Teach Medieval’, you can find us on:

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The myriad threats to the Byzantine Empire’s stability and security in the late eleventh century didn’t only come from the east. In this episode, Professor Jonathan Harris (Royal Holloway University of London) explores the crises thrown up by the Normans’ conquest of southern Italy and the Pechenegs’ activities in the Balkans.

This episode is the third in a mini-series of five. The complete mini-series includes:

Ep.1: What happened at the Battle of Manzikert?

Ep.2: What were the internal consequences of the defeat at Manzikert?

Ep.3: What western threats did the Byzantine Empire face?

Ep.4: What eastern threats did the Byzantine Empire face?

Ep.5: How successful was Alexios I Komnenos in stabilising the Byzantine Empire up to 1095?

This mini-series is based on:

Byzantium and the Crusades (Third Edition)

Other recommended works by Professor Jonathan Harris:

Introduction to Byzantium 602-1453

The Lost World of Byzantium

Constantinople: Capital of Byzantium (Second Edition)

Further reading:

Andrew Jotischky: Crusading and the Crusader States (2nd Ed.)

Jonathan Phillips: The Crusades 1095-1204

Jonathan Riley-Smith: The Crusades: A History

If you would like to keep up to date with all things ‘Teach Medieval’, you can find us on:

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The Byzantine defeat at the Battle of Manzikert led to ten years of civil war as the Byzantine elites fought amongst themselves whilst the victorious Seljuks seized more and more of Anatolia for themselves. In this episode, Professor Jonathan Harris (Royal Holloway University of London) explores the economic and political fallout from the battle and considers the degree to which the Byzantines themselves can be blamed for the extent of the losses.

This episode is the second in a mini-series of five. The complete mini-series includes:

Ep.1: What happened at the Battle of Manzikert?

Ep.2: What were the internal consequences of the defeat at Manzikert?

Ep.3: What western threats did the Byzantine Empire face?

Ep.4: What eastern threats did the Byzantine Empire face?

Ep.5: How successful was Alexios I Komnenos in stabilising the Byzantine Empire up to 1095?

This mini-series is based on:

Byzantium and the Crusades (Third Edition)

Other recommended works by Professor Jonathan Harris:

Introduction to Byzantium 602-1453

The Lost World of Byzantium

Constantinople: Capital of Byzantium (Second Edition)

Further reading:

Andrew Jotischky: Crusading and the Crusader States (2nd Ed.)

Jonathan Phillips: The Crusades 1095-1204

Jonathan Riley-Smith: The Crusades: A History

If you would like to keep up to date with all things ‘Teach Medieval’, you can find us on:

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The Battle of Manzikert, which took place on 26th August 1071, has been identified by historians as the catalyst for a decade of decline in the Byzantine Empire's fortunes in the east. In this episode, Professor Jonathan Harris (Royal Holloway University of London) explores the background to the battle and what happened on that fateful day.

This episode is the first in a mini-series of five. The complete mini-series includes:

Ep.1: What happened at the Battle of Manzikert?

Ep.2: What were the internal consequences of the defeat at Manzikert?

Ep.3: What western threats did the Byzantine Empire face?

Ep.4: What eastern threats did the Byzantine Empire face?

Ep.5: How successful was Alexios I Komnenos in stabilising the Byzantine Empire up to 1095?

This mini-series is based on:

Byzantium and the Crusades (Third Edition)

Other recommended works by Professor Jonathan Harris:

Introduction to Byzantium 602-1453

The Lost World of Byzantium

Constantinople: Capital of Byzantium (Second Edition)

Further reading:

Andrew Jotischky: Crusading and the Crusader States (2nd Ed.)

Jonathan Phillips: The Crusades 1095-1204

Jonathan Riley-Smith: The Crusades: A History

If you would like to keep up to date with all things ‘Teach Medieval’, you can find us on:

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The Wars of the Roses is arguably one of the more popular and accessible medieval topics thanks to popular culture, with the public and students engaging with the flowery narrative. However academically, this is a period of time that has very real consequences for ordinary men and women, with a host of extraordinary characters, and one that students can and should be diving into.

In this special introductory episode, team member Ken interviews team member Abi about the reasons why she thinks the Wars of the Roses, therefore, make the perfect topic for study at A-Level!

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The Crusades remain one of the most hotly-debated and contentious topics around. Public perception and student understanding often deviate quite significantly from the latest scholarly thinking on many aspects of these holy wars.

In this special introductory episode, team member Abi interviews team member Ken about the reasons why he thinks the Crusades therefore make the perfect topic for study at A-level!

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The brand new podcast series helping students and life-long learners access the Medieval period!

Easier to listen and easier to learn!

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