ReadingHistory

  • Our Best of 2024: the Rest

    In our December series, members of the department reflect on the books, films, TV, music, art, exhibitions and experiences that shaped their year. Today we reflect on the ‘best of the rest’ – games, exhibitions, visits, and time spent with… Continue reading

    Our Best of 2024: the Rest
  • Our Best of 2024: Music

    In our December series, members of the department reflect on the books, films, TV, music, art, exhibitions and experiences that shaped their year. Today, we asked colleagues for their best song/album of the year. Jeremy Burchardt Motorama, ‘Rose in the… Continue reading

    Our Best of 2024: Music
  • Notre-Dame: Cathedral of Light

    Professor Lindy Grant reflects on the reopening of Notre-Dame after a fire destroyed parts of the building in 2019. ‘It’s so light’: that is what everyone has said about the cathedral of Notre-Dame, as it opened its doors again. It… Continue reading

    Notre-Dame: Cathedral of Light
  • Our Best of 2024: Film and TV

    In our December series, members of the department reflect on the books, films, TV, music, art, exhibitions and experiences that shaped their year. Today, we ask colleagues that their favourite film or TV show was this year. Jeremy Burchardt Yasujiro… Continue reading

    Our Best of 2024: Film and TV
  • Our Best of 2024: Books

    In our December series, members of the department reflect on the books, films, TV, music, art, exhibitions and experiences that shaped their year. First up, we asked colleagues what their favourite book of the year was. Jeremy Burchardt The best… Continue reading

    Our Best of 2024: Books