Tag Archives: women’s history month

So that was International Women’s Day…

Posted on March 9, 2017 by readinghistory

by Dr Jacqui Turner So yesterday was International Women’s Day and women were everywhere – literally we were all over the place, in the media, online, on TV and crowded around both front benches in the House of Commons as, … Continue reading →

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International Womens’ Day: An Interview with Rebecca Rist

Posted on March 8, 2017 by readinghistory

This month is Womens’ History Month and today, 8th March, is International Womens’ Day. So we’ve taken the opportunity to talk to Dr Rebecca Rist, one of the few young female academics working on the medieval papacy, and find out … Continue reading →

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‘Hidden Figures’ Film Review

Posted on March 1, 2017 by readinghistory

by Philippa Sale [1] There was some confusion at the Academy Awards this weekend when ‘La La Land’ was incorrectly announced as the winner of the Best Picture Oscar, the real winner being ‘Moonlight’.  Away from this embarrassing mix-up another … Continue reading →

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