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A History of Europe, Key Battles

A podcast on European conflicts from the perspective of each side to provide an alternative to the traditional national narratives. Going chronologically from the Ancient Greeks onwards I will describ... Read more

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09.1 The Battle of Tours 732 AD

09.1 The Battle of Tours 732 AD

The Franks of Charles Martel vs Islamic Umayyad Caliphate.From the mid seventh century the Muslim armies conquered lands... Read more

20 Jul 2014

38mins

Ranked #2

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02.1 The Battle of Marathon 490 BC, Part 1

02.1 The Battle of Marathon 490 BC, Part 1

In 490 BC the Ancient Greeks of Athens fought for their very survival and for their way of life against the Persian Empi... Read more

12 Jan 2014

19mins

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49.2 The Dutch Revolt Begins

49.2 The Dutch Revolt Begins

Origins of the Dutch Revolt (1568–1648). Philip II of Spain inherits the Netherlands, the Kingdom of Naples and the newl... Read more

5 Jul 2019

18mins

Ranked #4

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30.1 Hundred Years War Introduction Part 1

30.1 Hundred Years War Introduction Part 1

Background to The Hundred Years War (1337-1453). Thirteenth century France thrives; King Philip IV the Fair of France; A... Read more

23 Dec 2016

30mins

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03.1 The Battle of Gaugamela 331 BC, Part 1

03.1 The Battle of Gaugamela 331 BC, Part 1

Part 1 of 2 on the Battle of Gaugamela, 331 BC. Describes the build up to the invasion of the Persian Empire by Alexande... Read more

2 Feb 2014

14mins

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40.1 Italy in 1400's

40.1 Italy in 1400's

Overview of Italy in the 1400's in the lead-up to the Renaissance and Italian Wars. The 5 main powers were The Papacy, M... Read more

27 Oct 2017

30mins

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23.1 Early Muslim Medieval Spain

23.1 Early Muslim Medieval Spain

Before 1085 in Spain there was little question that it was the Muslims who had the upper hand in the balance of power. B... Read more

16 Jan 2016

35mins

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27.3 Slavs, Their Origins and Early History

27.3 Slavs, Their Origins and Early History

The origins of the Slavs are shrouded in uncertainty. We rely on scraps of contemporary writings and later writings such... Read more

4 Jun 2016

21mins

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14.1 The Battle of Hastings 1066, Part 1

14.1 The Battle of Hastings 1066, Part 1

The most famous battle on English soil in 1066, between the Normans and Anglo-Saxons. Part 1 gives a summary of English ... Read more

22 Feb 2015

21mins

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47.1 Martin Luther, the Reformation and the Printing Press

47.1 Martin Luther, the Reformation and the Printing Press

Beginnings of the Reformation, triggered in 1517 by Martin Luther, whose ideas spread quickly thanks to the recent inven... Read more

29 Mar 2019

23mins

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35.2 Teutonic Knights and Medieval Poland

35.2 Teutonic Knights and Medieval Poland

Struggle for Pomerania and Danzig/Gdansk between the native population, Teutonic knights and Kingdom of Poland. Teutonic... Read more

20 Apr 2017

29mins

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13.1 The Battle of Civitate 1053 AD, Part 1

13.1 The Battle of Civitate 1053 AD, Part 1

During the next four podcasts I will tell the history of Italy from between the fall of Rome up until 1053, the year of ... Read more

30 Dec 2014

22mins

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42.1 Portuguese Voyages of Discovery

42.1 Portuguese Voyages of Discovery

Portugal, having established its position in Iberia, begins to make conquests in Morocco. At the same time the Portugues... Read more

26 Jan 2018

26mins

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40.2 Renaissance Florence & Medici

40.2 Renaissance Florence & Medici

Rise of the Medici dynasty in Florence. Renaissance Italy sees a remarkable flourishing of art and literature, with such... Read more

4 Nov 2017

26mins

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38.1 Early History of Bohemia (Czech Republic)

38.1 Early History of Bohemia (Czech Republic)

Early History of Bohemia (approx modern day Czech Republic). The Golden Age of Prague (pictured) under Emperor Charles I... Read more

11 Aug 2017

28mins

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36.2 Battle of Agincourt 1415

36.2 Battle of Agincourt 1415

Agincourt 1415 - the most famous battle of The Hundred Years War. An army led by King Henry V of England achieves a reso... Read more

26 May 2017

20mins

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16.1 Fall of Toledo 1085, Part 1, Medieval Spain

16.1 Fall of Toledo 1085, Part 1, Medieval Spain

The History of early medieval Spain from the Islamic conquest in 711 to the establishment of the magnificent Caliphate o... Read more

2 May 2015

38mins

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45.5 Battle of Lepanto 1571

45.5 Battle of Lepanto 1571

The Battle of Lepanto - the largest naval battle in Western history since classical antiquity. A clash for supremacy of ... Read more

4 Jan 2019

22mins

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17.1 Siege of Jerusalem 1099, First Crusade, Part 1

17.1 Siege of Jerusalem 1099, First Crusade, Part 1

Build-up to the First Crusade. The Investiture Controversy between Emperor Henry IV and Pope Gregory VII, plus the growi... Read more

13 Jun 2015

26mins

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35.1 Baltic Region in 13th Century

35.1 Baltic Region in 13th Century

Baltic Region in the 13th Century. Origins of the Teutonic Knights. Expansion of the Duchy of Lithuania as far south as ... Read more

14 Apr 2017

29mins

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