In this video, produced with and for the Museum of Oxford, our presenter, Ben Kehoe, discusses how Oxford became the Royalist Capital, how its citizens and colleges responded and how some of its citizens engaged in acts of mild resistance.

In this video Bill Thisdell explores which policies pursued by Charles during his Personal Rule caused the most political friction and what happened when, forced by war with the Scots, Parliament was finally recalled.

In this video Bill Thisdell examines the period known as Personal Rule, when Charles I governed without Parliament. How revolutionary was this practice? Why was personal rule a problem? Part of our English Civil War series of videos.

In this video Steven Franklin discusses the Bishops' Wars and how the need to put down this Scottish rebellion led to the recalling of the English Parliament and the first step toward the English Civil War.

In this video Professor Justin Champion explores the concepts and ideas contested during the English Civil War, from the divine right of kings to the parliamentary sovereignty.

In this video Professor Justin Champion discusses Cromwell's rise to power, political use of the army and objective of godly government.

In this video Professor Justin Champion addresses the question of whether Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell was king in all but name?

In this video Professor Justin Champion grapples with the difficult question of whether Oliver Cromwell can be regarded as a hero or villain.

In this video Bill Thisdell looks at Charles I's reputation, charged with being a murderer and tyrant at his trial and yet later hailed as a martyr. Which was it? Was Charles really a bad king? How far was Charles responsible for the...

In this video Dr Charlotte Young discusses the origins and causes of the English Civil War.

Italian citizens voted out the monarchy in 1946, and the last Italian dynasty ended with King Umberto II being forced into exile. The constitution of the Italian republic went into effect in 1948, and since then, governments have changed...

The Roman Kingdom falls and a Republic is born--Part 1 of history's greatest revolutions that created our modern civilization.

This World Cultures instructional video is about restoration and revolution in England.

This World Cultures instructional video shows the development of France.

Howcast - Historians disagree on how February 14 became associated with love, leaving you free to borrow whatever rituals you want from the holiday's rumored roots.

Howcast - Learn about the things you'll see on a tour of Westminster in this Howcast travel video.

Howcast - Learn about Wiccan Priestess Phyllis Curott, one of Howcast's Wicca experts, in this video.

Fly-tippers should be garrotted with their own intestines, a Tory MP said.Source: Parliament TV / PA

A young, 20-year-old Tory explained what the Conservatives needed to do to make a political comeback.Source: The Independent

Pupil outcome: I can explain what a law is, the process laws go through to be made and evaluate the effectiveness of this process. Key learning points: - Laws are created within a three branch system. - Separation of powers includes the...

Pupil outcome: I can explain how laws are made in England and describe the difference between criminal and civil law. Key learning points: - Most laws in England are made by Parliament. Parliament is also known as the legislature. - A...

This video highlights the top 10 countries that do the best job of preventing extreme wealth from collecting at the top. Countries like Hungary, Belgium, and Japan use government programs, fair wages, and smart tax policies to keep...

In 2016, the UK voted to leave the European Union, a decision called Brexit, which shocked the world and caused political and economic upheaval. Many people supported the exit because of concerns over immigration, national identity, and...

Serbian & Croatian Monarchs Family Tree