READING HISTORY

The department was greatly saddened to learn that our friend and former colleague Nicola Verdon was killed in a cycling accident on 29th December.  Nicola was a research fellow in the Department from 2001 to 2004 and returned to us… Continue reading

James Smith, finalist in BA History, traces the evolution of Father Christmas in Britain across the nineteenth century. Father Christmas driving a car! Even in the twenty first century, the idea of him piloting anything other than a sleigh seems… Continue reading

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

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

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

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

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

As we start to wind down ahead of the winter vacation, Dr Dina Rezk reflects on the power of the arts to engage us and enrich our thinking. A few months ago, a friend sent me a flyer of a… Continue reading