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  • HISTORY STAFF ON BBC

    Our World-leading experts are often contacted by the media to share their research and knowledge This Monday Professor Joel Felix will discuss  the French Revolution on BBC radio at 11.00 and  Professor of Public Engagement Kate Williams will appear on… Continue reading

  • Suffragette … but what happened next?

    By Dr Jacqui Turner     With the release of the Suffragette film this month there has been an explosion of interest in women’s suffrage movements, especially in militant suffrage and the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU). However consideration… Continue reading

  • History Department on Who Do You Think You Are!

    Former Head of History Dr Frank Tallett recently played a starring role in the BBC TV series Who Do You Think You Are. The programme featured Sir Derek Jacobi tracing his family history, and the BBC consulted Frank as an… Continue reading

  • Professor Matthew Worley on Youth Culture

    From an idea of Dr Jacqui Turner, we are proud to present our new special feature “Our Videos” Dr Turner has created and produced a series of mini-documentaries featuring our members of staff discussing their research expertise and teaching.  … 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