OU on the BBC: Renaissance Secrets
The Renaissance wasn't as simple a time as the historical record might suggest... The Renaissance Secrets team. The Renaissance Secrets team created a series of programmes for The Open University...
View ArticleTremors - Reformation & Counter-reformation Europe
The authority of the Catholic Church shattered; Europe reacts: Reformation and Counter-Reformation. The Civil War team. Presented by Tristram Hunt, The Open University - BBC Civil War programmes...
View ArticleTremors - Reformation & Counter-reformation England
Henry VIII's desire for divorce sparks a reformation in England The Civil War team. Presented by Tristram Hunt, The Open University - BBC Civil War programmes explored the most turbulent time in...
View ArticleTremors - James VI / I and the Union of Crowns
James Stuart moved two nations closer together through the Union of the Crowns The Civil War team. Presented by Tristram Hunt, The Open University - BBC Civil War programmes explored the most turbulent...
View ArticleThe European Dimension: By map
The English Civil War was not just a domestic war - it was influenced by, and in turn impacted upon, events in Europe The Civil War team. Presented by Tristram Hunt, The Open University - BBC Civil War...
View ArticleBalance of power 1642 - 1645
Follow the shifting balance of power as the Civil War unfolds across England and Wales The Civil War team. Presented by Tristram Hunt, The Open University - BBC Civil War programmes explored the most...
View ArticleThe English Civil War: Tremors - Introduction
Tristram Hunt introduces the section that explores the gathering rumblings before the war. Tristram Hunt. Tristram Hunt is a lecturer in modern British history at Queen Mary, University of London.First...
View ArticleThe English Civil War: The Breakdown - Introduction
Tristram Hunt introduces the second section of the Civil War: The Breakdown of relationships in the nations. Tristram Hunt. Tristram Hunt is a lecturer in modern British history at Queen Mary,...
View ArticleOU on the BBC: Eurofighter - About The Programme
There have been many twists and turns in the journey of the Eurofighter, the most expensive European defence project ever. The OpenLearn team. The OpenLearn content & channel team: bringing you the...
View ArticleThe City: Urban Legacies
What continuity is there between the city in the ancient world and its modern counterparts? Dr David Barber. David Barber is currently working at Bishop Grosseteste University College Lincoln, where he...
View ArticleRiches & Misery: The Consequences Of The Atlantic Slave Trade
Dr Will Hardy assesses the consequences of the Atlantic Slave trade. Dr William Hardy. Dr Will Hardy has taught as an associate lecturer for The Open University in the London region since 1996. First...
View ArticleCAM Around The World
How do attitudes and implementation of CAMs vary around the world? Our whistle-stop tour of the globe gives an insight The OpenLearn team. The OpenLearn content & channel team: bringing you the...
View ArticleThe price of parenthood
Having children brings many changes. We consider the price of parenthood The OpenLearn team. The OpenLearn content & channel team: bringing you the finest in free, online learning since 1999. First...
View ArticleWeekend Break: German
Whether you're off for a weekend in the Alps, or a slightly racier time in Berlin, our Weekend Break guide will give you the essential basics of German Dr Ursula Lanvers. Ursula Lanvers is a lecturer...
View ArticleWeekend Break: French
Get the most out of your trip to France - take our audio introduction to the language and culture of France with you Dr Françoise Parent-Ugochukwu. Françoise Ugochukwu lectures in French at The Open...
View ArticleWeekend Break: Spanish
One of the first nations to tempt Britons for overseas holidays, Spain offers much more than package tours and sizzling on the beach. Our Weekend Break guide offers the essentials for getting the most...
View ArticleWeekend Break: Italian
Whether you're heading for the threatened beauty of Venice or the historical surprises of Rome, you'll get much more out of a trip to Italy with our Weekend Break guide to Italy and her language. Dr...
View ArticleThe Making of Timewatch: Last day of World War I
The Producer and Director of the Last Day of World War One, John Hayes Fisher reveals how the programme developed, the key people involved and the events along the way which brought to light personal...
View ArticleSilicon fen or silicon when?
Nigel Walton looks at why technology companies struggle to do well in Europe. Nigel Walton. Nigel Walton is an associate lecturer for the Open University and the University of Worcester, specialising...
View ArticleEarth's physical resources: renewable energy
As the world responds to climate change, we explore whether sustainable energy can satisfy our need for endless economic growth, without radical changes in the way we live. This album examines power...
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