Page and Screen Archives

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

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

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

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

“We could not have asked for a better ambassador for late medieval history.” James Nevett reviews Netflix’s The King (2019).

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

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

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

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

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

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