READING HISTORY

ReadingHistory

  • Almanacs, Astrology and the Origins of Weather Forecasting

    by Aoife Lintin My name is Aoife Lintin, and I am studying History at the University of Reading. My tutor is Dr Anne Lawrence, a medieval historian specialising in the history of magic. Dr Lawrence is at present studying the… Continue reading

  • Enhancement week in the History department

    By Emma Murphy Like most other part 3 history students this year, I was slightly confused as to what the new ‘enhancement week’ was and what activities would be taking place during this week. I was pleasantly surprised to hear… Continue reading

  • BOOK LAUNCH: INTELLIGENCE AND PROPAGANDA IN THE COLD WAR

    Dr Linda Risso November 13, 2014, 5.pm in Humanities 301, University of Reading Dr Risso’s book offers the first account of the foundation, organisation and activities of the NATO Information Service (NATIS) during the Cold War. During the Cold War,… Continue reading

  • Who Was the First White Knight?

    By Dr. Anne Mathers-Lawrence   In this season of remembrance for those who fought and died in wars and battles, it is worth commemorating Whiteknights’ very own White Knight – the first on record. He was John of Earley, who… Continue reading

  • The Windsor Witches

    by Professor Helen Parish Swarms of witches, devilish magic, and dramatic trials: Professor Helen Parish reveals the telling history of the witches of Windsor in our fantastic new video, giving you a taste of history at the University of Reading   Watch if… Continue reading