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In defence of Historiography

On April 10, 2021 By Daniel Morgan

Daniel Morgan sets out the case for the continued relevance of the Historiography Prelims paper.

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On Old English Translation: Wulf’s Tale

On April 5, 2021 By Yasmin Howells

The Oxford Bulldogs: Bark Worse than their Bite?

On March 25, 2021 By Charlotte Kutz

Warsaw: Life Imitates Art

On March 18, 2021 By Maciej Nowakowski

The Dig does not approach the Old English period in an exciting, or new way

On March 16, 2021 By Maebh Howell

Michaelmas 2020 Edition Out Now!

On December 8, 2020 By James Morrison In Uncategorized

The latest edition of Oxford History Review is out now – click on the magazine cover below to check out all of the latest articles before they’re posted individually on the website! A plain text …

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How Rhodes Rose and Why He Must Fall

On October 8, 2020 By Paula Larsson, Olivia Durand, and Alvin Boateng In Foundation Myths, OHR

Uncomfortable Oxford and Alvin Boateng discuss the legacy of Cecil Rhodes and his statue at Oriel College.

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10 Libraries you should visit at least once while in Oxford

On September 23, 2020 By Lucy Fletcher In Module Reviews, OHR

“…a totally subjective and opinionated review of the 10 Oxford libraries and reading spaces which made the most significant impression.”

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OHR Editors’ Picks

On September 15, 2020 By Emma Hinnells In OHR, Page and Screen

Term is coming around quickly, but before you dig into your reading list, have a look at some of the content our editors have enjoyed over the summer.

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The Unhealed Wounds: The Catholic Church and the Holocaust

On August 8, 2020 By Anonymous In Student Voices

In March 1998, a Vatican commission on Jewish-Catholic relations published We Remember: A Reflection of the Shoah. The delicate document went further than any previous statement to recognise the Catholic Church’s passivity during the wartime genocide …

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In Defence of Art Approaches

On August 8, 2020 By Grace Clark In Module Reviews

Grace Clark talks about how art approaches changed her perspective.

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History and Women

On August 8, 2020 By Elizabeth Down In Module Reviews, Student Voices

Elizabeth Down discusses the representation of women in the EWH1 module, and why historians still aren’t getting it right on gender.

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The Oxford History Interview: Making Sense of the Myths

On August 7, 2020 By Oliver Shaw In Access/Outreach

Oliver Shaw tackles the misconceptions and realities surrounding the Oxford History Interview.

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Oxford: the Museum, the City, the University

On August 2, 2020 By Luke Bateman In OHR, Student Voices

As a child, I had a recurring fantasy of London’s Natural History Museum at night. Their work complete and the sun now down, I saw the curators gathering beneath the museum’s vaulted roof to lay …

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Women and the Anti-Psychiatry Movement

On August 1, 2020 By Molly Archer-Zeff In OHR, Student Voices

Molly Archer-Zeff discusses how we should be looking for female voices outside of the 1960s anti-psychiatry movement.

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"Though the authors are often partisan at best and "Though the authors are often partisan at best and cringeworthy at worst, the records of their prejudices immortalise the thoughts and attitudes which are central to history." Daniel Morgan reviews the Historiography module, and why first year Historians should consider it despite its tarnished reputation. Read it at the link in our bio now! . . . #historians #historystudent #historylovers #machiavelli #tacitus #oxford #oxforduniversity #universityofoxford #oxbridge #history #studyhistory #historiography #historicalstudies #university #oxforduni #uniofoxford #studenthistory #magazine #historian
"I’ve come to refer to the translation process n "I’ve come to refer to the translation process not as a process, but as a journey; it isn’t a chronological journey, or one with a clear beginning or end. Instead, it’s a tying together of strings – different critical interpretations, contesting translations, possible etymologies, cultural blends, mythological references." Yasmin Howells presents her translation of "Wulf and Eadwacer" and reflects on her broader approach to Old English translation. Check it out via the link in the bio 📚 . . . #translation #oldenglish #middleenglish #englishlanguage #poetry #poem #oldpoetry #poems #poet #painting #interpretation #artistic #study #history #historian #oxford #oxforduni #oxforduniversity #lovehistory #writer #englishhistory #englishhistorynerd #englishheritage #creative #poetrylovers #poetrycommunity
Interested in working in a small but motivated tea Interested in working in a small but motivated team? Gaining some experience? Shaping a magazine and its content? If you'd like the chance to help shape Oxford History Review, why not sign up to be one of our editors? We're looking for several editors to pitch, edit and sign off on interesting history articles. You don't need to be a history student to apply - a love of history is essential however! To apply, please visit the google form in our bio. If you have any questions about the application process, please get in touch with us. Applications close at 10pm on Thursday 15th April. Good luck!
"The survival of the Bulldogs into the 21st centur "The survival of the Bulldogs into the 21st century is a testament to Oxford’s historically uncertain position between innovation and tradition. Caught between upholding thousand year old customs, but also posing as a centre of cutting edge research, Oxford’s existence in the modern world is something of a paradox." Charlotte Kutz looks at the university's police force - popularly known as the Bulldogs - and the impact of their legacy. Read it at the link in our bio now. . . . #oxford #oxforduniversity #universityofoxford #oxforduni #oxbridge #oxfordshire #university #uni #historians #historicalplace #police #victorianhistory #historystuff #britishhistory #historyofbritain #ukhistory #historic #historymatters #historylovers #historylover #cityhistory
"Whilst it has received generally good reviews, it "Whilst it has received generally good reviews, it has also been accused of misogyny, and of a reductive approach to the history which it attempts to portray. So where does The Dig go wrong?" Maebh Howell reviews Netflix's new film 'The Dig', and how the Old English period is more varied and interesting than the film implies. Read it on our website now (link in bio). Image courtesy of Larry Horricks/Netflix. . . . #suttonhoo #thedig #archaeology #archaeologist #historicalfilm #historicalreconstruction #oldenglish #anglosaxon #anglosaxons #history #britishhistory #historicaldrama #perioddrama #britain #historylover #historiansofinstagram #historicalfiction #historian #studenthistory #filmreview #historystudent
"The Polish capital has shown that regardless of w "The Polish capital has shown that regardless of what resources you have, what odds are stacked against you, when a community is united under a common passion and goal, the results can be miraculous." Maciej Nowakowski kicks off the Cities of Hope series by taking a look at the "Phoenix City" Warsaw and its transformation post-WWII. . . . #warsaw #poland #polishhistory #poland #cityhistory #historic #historicbuildings #historicbuilding #historians #historystudent #historylovers #historymatters #historical #historystuff #studyhistory #urbanhistory #historyofarchitecture #historicalplace #studentwriting
"Rather than the romanticised vision of eating str "Rather than the romanticised vision of eating strawberries and drinking champagne under a tree, the members of Oxford’s Hypocrites’ Club spent their time partying, defying gender norms, and drinking far too much." Charlie West discusses Evelyn Waugh's novel 'Brideshead Revisited' and the accuracy with which it reflects the 1920s gay scene in Oxford. . . . #oxford #oxforduni #bridesheadrevisited #darkacademia #lightacademia #roaring20s #20s #britain #lgbthistory #lgbtqhistory #aesthetic #historystudent #1920s #oxforduniversity #historylovers #literature #evelynwaugh #lit #academiaaesthetic #studyhistory #historyarticle #arewedisappointedwecouldntusethensfwversionfromevelynwaughspapersyesweare
"One hundred years on from the Anglo-Irish Treaty, "One hundred years on from the Anglo-Irish Treaty, the future of Northern Ireland seems more uncertain than ever, and it seems impossible to predict what the next one hundred years will hold." Ciara Garcha discusses the history of Northern Ireland, and the challenges that await in its future. . . . #northernireland #ireland #thetroubles #britishhistory #ukhistory #goodfridayagreement #irish #irishhistory #uk #history #political #politicalhistory #historylovers #historic #historyarticle #historystudent #northernirish #historians #historiansofinstagram #alevelhistory #historystuff #studyhistory #historylover
"But there is still a lot to do, especially in rac "But there is still a lot to do, especially in race equality, and in changing our curriculum." "It is an exciting time to be contributing to the scholarship on women’s history." Happy International Women's Day! In these interviews, Professor Brenda E. Stevenson and Professor Lyndal Roper share their experiences as female historians and what path women's history could take in the future. Read it at the link in our bio now! . . . #internationalwomensday #womenshistorymonth #womensday #iwd2021 #internationalwomensday2021 #womenshistory #historians #academics #oxford #oxbridge #oxford_uk #oxforduniversity #oxforduni #uniofoxford #herstory #studyhistory #history #modernhistory #herstoryinthemaking #historystudent #historymatters
"Happily, students no longer risk inciting a major "Happily, students no longer risk inciting a major riot by drinking in one of Oxford’s many pubs, nor are they required to jump over the back walls when the Proctors visit." Joe Hyland Deeson looks at Oxford's history through the lens of its many, many pubs and how they hide the secrets of the city. Read it at the link in our bio now. . . . #oxfordcity #oxfordhistory #oxfordstudent #oxford #oxforduniversity #pub #pubs #historyatuni #historylesson #historyofbritain #britishhistory #historygram #historymatters #historicbuildings #oxforduni #oxford_uk #historians
"...they are seen as threats to the continued libe "...they are seen as threats to the continued liberation of the gay community, a nasty underbelly that threatened to expose the entire community to homophobic attacks." Eliott Thompson discusses issues within gay historiography, focusing on narratives of the 'good' vs 'bad' gay, gay unity and HIV activism. Read it on our website now (link in bio) . . . #history #lgbtqia #lgbthistory #lgbtq #lgbtqhistory #lgbtqhistorymonth #lgbthistorymonth #lgbt #historyatuni #student #historylesson #historystudent #historiography #historical #historicalnarrative #itsasin #russelltdavies #aidsawareness #aidshistory #historyofbritain #historymatters
"Who cares about historical inaccuracies when you’ve got dance numbers, a love story and battles on an epic scale?" Emma Hinnells shares the OHR editors' picks of the best history-related TV, books, films and more. Read it at the link in our bio 🌊 . . . #history #study #studying #historyatuni #historians #historylesson #historic #historybuff #historian #historicaldrama #historicalfiction #historygram #historymagazine #magazines #magazine #oxfordhistory #oxfordstudent #student #studentlife #studentpaper #studentsuccess
"The vivid, childlike artwork being dismissed by t "The vivid, childlike artwork being dismissed by the old elites of the art world. The dedication to art and activism – hope in humanity – whilst his own life was being destroyed by the AIDS crisis." Jade Calder reviews the documentary 'Keith Haring: Street Art Boy', focusing on the artist's life and work. Read more at our website (link in bio) 🌊 . . . #history #keithharing #keithharingart #1980s #1980shistory #art #arthistory #oxforduniversity #documentary #aids #aidsawareness #lgbthistory #lgbthistorymonth #historyatuni #historylesson #historymatters #lgbtqhistory #lgbtqhistorymonth #universityhistory
"Now, if you think Oxford students are privileged "Now, if you think Oxford students are privileged today, that’s nothing compared to royal privileges of the fourteenth century." Lily Sheldon recreates the events of St Scholastica's Day and how they ignited the tensions of the Town vs Gown divide. Read it on our website now (link in bio). . . . #history #student #study #historians #historyatuni #oxford #oxfordcity #oxforduniversity #oxforduni #oxfordstudent #stscholastica #townvsgown #medieval #riot #historylesson #historyofbritain #oxfordhistory #historylover #historygram #historymagazine #historymatters #oxbridge #magazine #magazines #studentnewspaper
Commissions ✅ Writers 👀 From LGBTQ+ history Commissions ✅ Writers 👀 From LGBTQ+ history to Oxford's historic police force, there's something for everyone in our commissions list - check it out in our saved stories now! Not found what interests you? That's okay - we accept pitches on a rolling basis. Simply get in touch with your idea and the OHR team can help make it happen! . . . #history #student #study #writing #writer #historians #historylesson #onlinepublication #onlinemagazine #magazines #ezine #zine #studentnewspaper #studentsociety #Oxford #oxforduniversity #universitystudents #universityhistory #historyatuni #historymatters
"Focus on an English-centric narrative, with what "Focus on an English-centric narrative, with what comes across as an ‘added on’ history of Scotland and Ireland in this period, detracts from the transformative social, religious and landscape impacts in Wales." Hannah Rees discusses BIF Paper IV, revealing why you should choose it and what its shortcomings reveal about the British history papers. Read it on our website now (link in bio) 🌌 . . . #history #study #historians #wales #welshhistory #studyhistory #historical #historylesson #tinternabbey #oxforduni #oxforduniversity #ezine #historystudent #britishhistory #historyofbritain #uk #ukhistory #magazine #student #studentnewspaper #studentwriting Tintern Abbey (c) Jonathan Stonehouse.
The results of our Oxford Library Showdown are in! The results of our Oxford Library Showdown are in! 🌌 Below is the breakdown of the votes: 🌌 Round 1 🌌 Sackler (50 votes) vs EFL (17 votes) Duke Humfreys (66) vs Law Faculty (9) 🌌 Round 2🌌 Gladstone Link (13) vs Bodleian (53) Vere Harmsworth (12) vs Taylorian (72) SSL (25) vs Sackler (35) Radcam (51) vs Duke Humfreys (18) 🌌 Semi-Final 🌌 Bodleian (56) vs Sackler (3) Radcam (69) vs Taylor (24) 🌌 Final Round 🌌 Bodleian (10) vs Radcam (57) The Radcliffe Camera won as Oxford's most popular library!* *As voted by our following, please don't sue us. Thank you to everyone who voted and took part, even if your fave didn't win! Feel free to go off in the comments if you disagree with this ranking 🤪🥴 [Image ID: a hierarchy tree of Oxford libraries, described in the format above.] . . . #history #study #student #oxford #library #oxforduni #oxforduniversity #universityofoxford #librariesofinstagram #libraries #librarylife #librarylove #librariesrock #historian #studentlife #uni #universitystudents #university #unistudent #universitystudent
"From governments and organizations aiming to cool "From governments and organizations aiming to cool tensions via a friendly tenet, to individuals utilizing their platform to bring awareness and change on a global stage, sporting events have held the power to change the world on a political level." Read Maciej Nowakowski's article on the history of the relationship between sport and politics, looking at key moments in sporting history, at our website now (link in bio)! . . . #history #sport #sportingevents #political #protestors #protest #historystudent #olympics #protests #historylesson #international #internationalhistory #historian #historical #studyatoxford #ezine #magazine #studentnewspaper #sports #politicsnation #studyhistory
***CONTENT CALL*** What better way to start 2021 ***CONTENT CALL*** What better way to start 2021 than making writing for OHR a New Year’s resolution?! We’re looking for contributions for our website and social media pages for each of our sections: 🌊 Student Voices 🌊. Foundation Myths 🌊. Module Reviews 🌊. Page and Screen No writing experience is required, one of our fabulous team members will work closely with you to answer your questions and edit your pieces. If you have an idea you would be interested in exploring or just want to find out more please drop us a message! If you want to write for us but need some inspiration, keep your eyes peeled for upcoming commissions from our editors that will be coming your way soon! [Image ID: a blue background with yellow lines and abstract shapes in the corners. On a white square in the centre of the image is the following text in blue sans-serif font: "Pitches Welcome" "Want to get involved in student journalism and writing in 2021? Why not write for OHR? No experience needed: Contact our team with your ideas!"] . . . #oxford #oxforduni #study #studying #history #historians #oxforduniversity #studentjournalism #writing #journalism #onlinemagazine #historymagazine #onlinepublication #ezine #publishing #studentpaper #studentwriting #historyarticle #historic #oxfordstudent
‘Often must I alone / each night-tide / navigat ‘Often must I alone / each night-tide / navigate my sorrows. / I’ve not nobody alive now / with whom my mind’s / inner-most thoughts / I dare divulge.' A stellar piece for History and English students alike: Yasmin Howell's creative translation, based on Old English poem 'The Wanderer', takes a look into the history of the poem and its translation. Read now via our website (link in bio) 🌌 . . . #translation #oldenglish #middleenglish #englishlanguage #poetry #poem #oldpoetry #poems #poet #painting #interpretation #artistic #study #history #historian #oxford #oxforduni #oxforduniversity #lovehistory #writer #englishhistory #englishhistorynerd #englishheritage #creative #poetrylovers #poetrycommunity
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