Nicholas Vincent
Professor of Medieval History at the University of East Anglia
2 episodes
Covers topics in categories such as:
CultureQueens consort of FranceCotton LibraryDemocratizationRemarried queens consortRobin Hood charactersWomen in 12th-century warfare, Christians of the Second Crusade, Women in war in West AsiaWomen in medieval European warfare, English royal consortsHistoryMemory of the World RegisterBarons' Wars
Eleanor of Aquitaine
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Eleanor of Aquitaine (c1122-1204), who was a ruler in her own right as well as married to the king of France and then to the king of England.
28 January 2016
Also featuring: Lindy Grant, Julie Barrau
The Magna Carta
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Magna Carta, the charter issued by King John in 1215 that is often seen as the basis of English liberties.
7 May 2009
Also featuring: David Carpenter, Michael Clanchy