The enclosure of the commons was a centuries-long process. Gradually, through a combination of legal degrees and private acts, the land across Britain moved from a system of open field system to larger, enclosed farms. This was a transformative political, social and agricultural shift – that is still the source of much debate by historians.
Joining Dan for this episode of the podcast is Dr Katrina Navickas who has studied protest and collective action, especially in relation to contested spaces and places in Britain from the 18th century through to today. They discuss how and why enclosure took place, its impact on the demographics of the countryside and how it has shaped the British landscape.
April 2022 marks 40 years since the beginning of the Falklands War - but how and why did such a tiny plot of land in the South Atlantic become the setting of an international conflict?
In this first episode of a new miniseries from Warfare focusing on the Falklands War, James is joined by geopol...
Man's best friend has been at our side for thousands of years. Ancient Greece was no exception, and although some of the breeds that were popular back then might seem unfamiliar to us today, tales of their loyalty, dependability and downright cuteness certainly are not.
From dog names, to their ...
Lynn Cassells and Sandra Baer left their friends, family and jobs in England to travel north to Scotland to find a small piece of land they could call their own.
They had no money, no plan and no experience in farming. They had in mind keeping a few chickens, a kitchen garden and renting out so...
