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Living on the Edge of Reality: Pier Paolo Pasolini’s Mamma Roma and Leftist Nostalgia

On January 31, 2022 By Isaac Hawcock In New, Page and Screen

“Pasolini can indeed often appear radical, but not in an entirely emancipatory way.” Isaac Hawcock reviews Pier Paolo Pasolini’s Mama Roma.

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Editors’ picks Hilary 2022: new year, new term, new books

On January 18, 2022 By OHR Editorial Team In New, Page and Screen

Whether you’re looking to smash those new year’s resolutions or just add to your bookshelf, the OHR editors have got you covered.

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“A new gospel”: A Christmas Carol in history and how Dickens’ classic became the canonical Christmas story

On December 22, 2021 By Glenn Armstrong In New, Page and Screen

What does A Christmas Carol reveal about Christmas throughout history? Glenn Armstrong examines the historical context behind the merry tale.

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Netflix’s The King (2019): A Flawed Masterpiece

On December 2, 2021 By James Nevett In New, Page and Screen

“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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The Nest – a subtle dissection of Thatcherite neoliberalism

On September 15, 2021 By Isaac Hawcock In Page and Screen

Isaac Hawcock reviews The Nest to explore how it dissects Thatcherite neoliberalism from a twenty-first century perspective.

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Editors’ Picks Summer 2021: what to watch and read this summer

On August 30, 2021 By OHR Editorial Team In Page and Screen

Editors’ Picks: The OHR editorial team outline some of their favourite summer content to fill that history-shaped gap in our vacation lives.

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How the BBC’s ‘Hemingway’ exemplifies the contribution biographical study can make to history

On August 9, 2021 By Glenn Armstrong In Page and Screen

Glenn Armstrong reviews the BBC’s ‘Hemingway’, examining the life of the famous author through the lens of biographical history.

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Secrets of Great British Castles: Cringey but Comforting

On July 26, 2021 By Rebecca Smithson In Page and Screen

Rebecca Smithson reviews Netflix’s ‘Secrets of Great British Castles’, uncovering how the show balances ASMR and educational value.

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The beautiful nuance of ‘A Passage to India’

On June 7, 2021 By Glenn Armstrong In Page and Screen

Glenn Armstrong reviews E.M. Forster’s ‘A Passage to India’, discussing what it reveals about British colonial attitudes and where it falls short.

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Ravenna: Capital of Empire, Crucible of Europe by Judith Herrin: A Hidden City at the Centre of All Things

On June 4, 2021 By William Kinsella In Page and Screen

William Kinsella discusses how Judith Herrin’s Ravenna: Capital of Empire, Crucible of Empire reshapes commonly-held opinions on Italian history.

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