History

In this course, Dr Hannah Skoda (University of Oxford) explores crime and punishment in the Later Middle Ages. In the first module, we look at the types of crime in this period and explore the common responses to it. We then turn to look at the...

In this course, Dr Clare Jackson (University of Cambridge) explores the Gunpowder Plot of 1605. We start by taking a look at the geopolitical and religious challenges that accompanied James I and VI's accession to the English throne. We'll then...

In this course, Dr David Churchill (Leeds University) explores crime and punishment in Britain from 1700-1900. In the first module, we look at how the social structure of Britain impacted the country’s crime and criminal law, focusing on the...