Author Archives: readinghistory

Into the Archives: Listening to the Voice in the Archive, by Dr Beth Wilson

Posted on May 22, 2023 by readinghistory

In April 2023, I travelled to Indiana University Bloomington to spend two weeks in the archives. I was funded by the Institute for Advanced Studies at Indiana University to undertake a Repository Research Fellowship at the Archives of Traditional Music … Continue reading →

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Into the Archives: South Carolina, by Prof Emily West

Posted on May 17, 2023 by readinghistory

In April 2023 I visited South Carolina to undertake archival research. This trip would not have been possible without a British Academy/Leverhulme Small Grant, and I am grateful to them for funding this trip. I first visited South Carolina during … Continue reading →

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#EurovisionRdgHis nominations 2023

Posted on May 12, 2023 by readinghistory

Throughout the month run-up to the Eurovision 2023 final, held in Liverpool, the History Department has been sharing its favourite Eurovision entries of the past. All those who were nominated, along with their reason for nomination are below. 1967: Sandie … Continue reading →

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The United Kingdom and Eurovision: A History of Ambivalence?, by Dr Ben Bland

Posted on April 18, 2023 by readinghistory

It’s perhaps an understatement to say that the United Kingdom has a slightly more complex relationship with the Eurovision Song Contest than many of the other competitor nations. The UK is one of the so-called “Big Five”: the five countries … Continue reading →

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Teaching Excellence in the History Department at the University of Reading 2023

Posted on April 17, 2023 by readinghistory

We are very privileged to have so many of our teaching staff recognised by students through Reading University Students’ Union’s Excellence Awards. This year, six of our staff (including two PhD students) have been nominated! Here is what they say … Continue reading →

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