A helpful hand in history

Tudors: Elizabeth’s Foreign Policy

The USSR: Stalin’s Rise to Power

A festive episode that dives into the intrigue of 1920s Soviet politics. 

Tudors: Government & Finance under HVII: Why Bosworth was nothing special

Ever sat down and asked 'I wonder what Henry VII's finance and government were like'- well wonder no more. I will take you from Britanny to Bosworth on a tour of what made Henry tick. This episode will even discuss the exciting debate over where one can say the 'early modern era' began! Enjoy. Now. 

Tudors: Henry VIII’s Foreign Policy

This episode ventures across early 16th century Europe with Henry VIII's foreign policy. In a time of aching ambition, Henry wanted glory in both peace and conquest but unfortunately was met with humiliation at the hands of greater powers. A fascinating period nevertheless- and one summed up in just over 11 minutes. 

The USSR: The Bolshevik Consolidation of Power

This podcast looks at the challenges that the Bolshevik regime faced straight after the revolution in October 1917, what the new government did to solve these problems, and how successful their policies were in this tumultuous period of time. 

Tudors: Rebellions under Henry VII

A chronological guide through the rebellions of Henry VII, featuring stars such as Edmund de la Pole, Lambert Simnel, and, of course, Perkin Warbeck. 

The USSR: Collectivisation

This episode concerns the causes, events and outcomes of the collectivisation period in Russia from 1927-1941: a harrowing story of liquidation, destruction and suffering.