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Lavender Scare: The Forgotten Side of McCarthyism

On May 18, 2022 By Joshua McGrane

As a historian, the two areas of history that have always fascinated and intrigued me have been the Cold War and twentieth-century United States.

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The Female Husband: Colonel Barker on the (News)stand

On May 2, 2022 By Pádraig Nolan
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A “History of History” – Charles Plummer and the 1901 Oxford Ford Lecture

On April 27, 2022 By Daniel Morgan
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Narrating nationalism in the oldest surviving major piece of French literature

On April 4, 2022 By Isobel Cree
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The Transmasculine Fascist: Colonel Barker Joins the National Fascisti

On March 28, 2022 By Pádraig Nolan
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Soviet Stories: The Evolution of Dacha Culture

On January 3, 2022 By Sophia Maisashvili In Curiosity Columns, New

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

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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Middlebrow Highs: a column introduction

On December 2, 2021 By Seán Gibbons In Curiosity Columns, New

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

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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Against BIP 1: The History Faculty’s perpetuation of the British exceptionalism myth

On November 30, 2021 By Hope Philpott In New, Tute Notes

“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

On November 16, 2021 By Ciara Garcha In Curiosity Columns, New

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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How to ace the HAT: an Oxford student’s guide

On October 31, 2021 By Edwyn Wilson-Verrall In Access/Outreach

Wondering how to prepare for the History Aptitude Test (HAT)? Read our student guide to find out how to ace it and put your mind at ease.

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An internship with the Centre for Historic Houses India – houses, heritage, and hard work

On October 22, 2021 By OHR Editorial Team In Tute Notes

Ever considered a career in heritage? The OHR editors chatted to Hope and Jaynil, two interns with the Centre for Historic Houses India.

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The Museum of Oxford reopens its doors after £2.8m renovation

On October 12, 2021 By OHR Editorial Team In Foundation Myths

The Museum of Oxford, located on St Aldate’s, reopened on Monday 11 October following a multi-million renovation from national and local donors.

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How to master your first History essay – tips from a recent history grad (plain text version)

On October 8, 2021 By Oliver Shaw In Access/Outreach

“No essay needs to be a literary masterpiece.” Oliver Shaw shares his tips for writing your first History essay at university.

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