History at Home Live!
TV presenter Ben Shires helped us host some amazing live lessons in 2020. In case you missed them, we’re sharing them all here, so you can catch up on castles, get clued up on Tudors and learn all about the legendary King Arthur.
Discover the history of:
The Romans and Hadrian's Wall
Join TV's Ben Shires and expert guest Mark Douglas for a History at Home Live lesson! In this episode, first streamed in April 2020, we're talking about all things Romans and Hadrian's Wall.
Watch on YouTubeCastles Part 1
Ben is joined by expert guest Jeremy Ashbee for this episode of History at Home Live! In this lesson, first streamed in May 2020, we're talking about all things castles.
Watch on YouTube1066 and the Battle of Hastings
In this episode, first streamed on 13 May 2020, find out about the events of 1066, how William defeated Harold at the Battle of Hastings and how the Norman Conquest changed England forever.
Watch on YouTubeDover Castle and Dunkirk
In May 2020, Ben Shires and expert guest Paul Pattison found out all about Dover Castle's role in the Dunkirk evacuation during the Second World War.
Watch on YouTubeCastles Part 2
It turns out there was lots more to say about castles! In June 2020, Ben rejoined Jeremy Ashbee to find out more about chivalry and the characters who'd have called these fortresses 'home'.
Watch on YouTubeTintagel Castle and King Arthur
From June 2020: explore Tintagel Castle and perhaps one of the most famous tales of all: the legend of King Arthur.
Watch on YouTubeStonehenge and Summer Solstice
As midsummer approached in June 2020, Ben was joined by expert guest Susan Greaney to discuss the summer solstice and why Stonehenge is so significant at that time of year.
Watch on YouTubeCharles Darwin and Down House
In June 2020, Ben and expert guest Antony O'Rourke talked about Charles Darwin and his home of four decades, Down House, where he worked on many of his experiments and ground-breaking theories.
Watch on YouTubeHenry VIII and the Tudors
In the final episode, first streamed in July 2020, Ben Shires was rejoined by expert guest Roy Porter to explore the history of Henry VIII and the Tudors.
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