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Hiroshima @ 70
Monday, 9 February 2015; 6.00pm University of Reading (Henley Business School, G11) In 2011, the University of Reading received a remarkable and moving gift from the University of Hiroshima in Japan: a roof tile collected from the riverbed near the hypocentre… Continue reading
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‘The MA in History’ or ‘Why I love it!’
By Dr Linda Risso (Director of the MA in History) As far as administrative jobs in the academic world are concerned, being MA director is certainly the best. It allows me to meet students from very different backgrounds and with… Continue reading
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Medieval Weather Forecast for 2015: Observations and Predictions
By Dr Anne Lawrence The History Department wishes to thank Dr Roger Brugge, of the National Centre for Earth Observation, who has very kindly provided records, data and statistics which make the following suggested Prediction possible. Dr Brugge’s information shows… Continue reading
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IN THE EYE OF THE STORM – LONGPONT
By Professor Lindy Grant The terrible and tragic events in Paris on Wednesday have led to a hunt for the perpetrators which has placed the small and sleepy village of Longpont in Picardy at the centre of world news. But… Continue reading
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Did your celebrations rival those of medieval England? How to survive a twelve-day party in medieval style, from Christmas Day to Epiphany (Jan 6th)
By Dr Anne Lawrence In medieval England the Twelve Days of Christmas constituted a long holiday, during which ordinary work was suspended as much as possible, whilst conditions made spending long periods outdoors rather unattractive. Tradition also led to large… Continue reading
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