Sophia Maisashvili introduces her column ‘Soviet Stories’ by examining the impact of dachas, particularly in soviet satellite states.
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“A new gospel”: A Christmas Carol in history and how Dickens’ classic became the canonical Christmas story
What does A Christmas Carol reveal about Christmas throughout history? Glenn Armstrong examines the historical context behind the merry tale.
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Middlebrow Highs: a column introduction
Seán Gibbons introduces us to the first instalment of his column, Middlebrow Highs, discussing the work of 20th century ‘middlebrow’ writers.
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Netflix’s The King (2019): A Flawed Masterpiece
“We could not have asked for a better ambassador for late medieval history.” James Nevett reviews Netflix’s The King (2019).
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Against BIP 1: The History Faculty’s perpetuation of the British exceptionalism myth
“The History Faculty’s policy of forcing single honours students to take two History of the British Isles papers…is problematic.”
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“A World Problem”: Smethwick, Malcolm X and the British Civil Rights Movement
TW: racism, racial slurs Marshall Street was an unassuming, unexceptional street in Smethwick, West Midlands. Its terraced houses were not particularly striking or notable. The declining industrial town resembled many others across the country, facing …
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A Brief History of the JCR: How the Common Room Became Common
Emmanuel Campion-Dye discusses the history of the JCR, looking at the progression from private club to political institution.
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