This revision podcast relates specifically to the 'new' CIE IGCSE History Paper 4 examination from June 2015 onwards. IGCSE History Paper 4 is the Depth Study paper, and consequently the content material differs depending on what Depth Study yo

Origins of the First Gulf War: the invasion of Kuwait

May 4th, 2015

An audio revision guide for IGCSE and GCSE History that explains the origins of the First Gulf War and the invasion of Kuwait.

Causes and Consequences of the Iran-Iraq War

Mar 29th, 2015

An audio revision guide for IGCSE and GCSE History that explains the causes and consequences of the Iran-Iraq War.

The Iranian Revolution 1979

Feb 22nd, 2015

An audio revision guide for IGCSE and GCSE History that explains why there was a revolution in Iran in 1979.

Saddam Hussein's Rule of Iraq

Feb 17th, 2015

An audio revision guide for IGCSE and GCSE History that explains how Saddam Hussein maintained his power in Iraq.

The Rise of Saddam Hussein

Feb 16th, 2015

An audio revision guide for IGCSE and GCSE History that explains the factors that contributed to the rise of Saddam Hussein in Iraq.

Nazi Germany: The Rise of Hitler

Jan 14th, 2015

An audio revision guide for GCSE and IGCSE History that explains the factors that contributed to the rise of Hitler 1919-1934.

Nazi Germany: Life in Nazi Germany

Jan 13th, 2015

An audio revision guide for GCSE and IGCSE History that compares the experience of young people, women and families, and minorities in Nazi Germany.

Nazi Germany: How did the Nazis Keep Control?

Jan 12th, 2015

An audio revision guide for GCSE and IGCSE History that explains the Nazi methods of control: the carrot, the stick, and propaganda.

The Treaty of Versailles

May 31st, 2013

A History revision guide that explains the terms of the Treaty of Versailles. The podcast explores the major themes of the Treaty, and how different countries responded to it. The final part of the podcast presents evidence for and against th

The Big Three: The Paris Peace Conference

May 24th, 2013

An audio revision guide that explains the aims of the Big Three - Lloyd George, Clemenceau and Wilson - at the Paris Peace Paris. It explains the factors that affected their demands and highlights the differences between them.

Cold War Revision: The Collapse of Communism in Eastern Europe

May 4th, 2012

An updated audio revision guide which provides an overview of collapse of Communist control over Eastern Europe. Covers Solidarity in Poland and the impact of Gorbachev's reforms.

Germany 1919-1945: The Weimar Republic

Feb 5th, 2012

An updated audio revision guide that explains the experience of Weimar Germany in the years 1919-1929.

Cold War Revision: The Cuban Missile Crisis

May 3rd, 2010

An audio revision guide providing an overview of the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962. Provides a background to Castro's Cuba, Kennedy's choices, and the eventual end of the crisis. Considers who 'won' the crisis.

Cold War Revision: The Origins of the Cold War

Mar 20th, 2010

An audio revision guide providing an overview of relations between the USA and the USSR in the years immediately following the Second World War. Includes Stalin's control of eastern Europe, Truman Doctrine, Marshall Aid, Berlin Blockade.

IGCSE History: CIE Paper 2 (German Involvement in the Spanish Civil War)

May 16th, 2009

An audio revision guide for CIE IGCSE History Paper 2 that provides an overview of German involvement in the Spanish Civil War.

Cold War Revision: Hungary 1956 and Czechoslovakia 1968

Feb 6th, 2009

An audio revision guide providing an overview of the rebellions in Hungary 1956 and Czechoslovakia 1968. Details of the two rebellions are given in overview, and then the two events are assessed for similarities and differences.

IGCSE History: CIE Paper 2 (Sources)

Jan 25th, 2009

An audio revision guide for CIE IGCSE History that provides guidance and advice for answering questions on Paper 2 - the source paper.

American Involvement in Vietnam

Jan 20th, 2009

An audio revision guide for GCSE and IGCSE History that considers the reasons for America's involvement in Vietnam, the way the war was fought, and how and why America pulled out.

The Road to War

May 5th, 2008

An audio revision guide that covers the major events in the run-up to World War 2 including Hitler's actions and the policy of Appeasement.

League of Nations: The 1930s

Mar 28th, 2008

An audio revision guide that covers the major events of the 1930s for the League of Nations including the Manchuria Crisis, the World Disarmament Conference and the Abyssinia Crisis.