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Global Middle Ages History

The Global Middle Ages: A Radical New Way of Doing History

On May 15, 2021 By Luke Bateman

Luke Bateman reviews the EWF4 paper, or Global Middle Ages.

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Should undergraduate historians be forced to take British history papers?

On May 5, 2021 By Nathan Land
A turquoise background with iconic landmarks of Tbilisi collated in the foreground.

Tbilisi: Lucky Number 27

On April 19, 2021 By Maciej Nowakowski

In defence of Historiography

On April 10, 2021 By Daniel Morgan

On Old English Translation: Wulf’s Tale

On April 5, 2021 By Yasmin Howells

History and Women

On August 8, 2020 By Elizabeth Down In Module Reviews

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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A Love Letter To Approaches: Anthropology

On July 31, 2020 By Luke Bateman In Module Reviews, OHR

LUKE BATEMAN discusses adapting to Oxford through the lens of anthropology

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"By questioning the capitalist narrative of ‘glo "By questioning the capitalist narrative of ‘globalisation as progress,’ the paper challenges its students to not just approach history differently, but to rethink the modern world itself. You sign up for medieval history, and come away with a new perspective on the present." Luke Bateman reviews the EWF4 paper, or 'The Global Middle Ages', in all its strangeness, intersectionality and gerbil connections. Read it via our website now (link in bio). . . . #historystudent #medieval #middleages #studyhistory #studentlife #opinion #review #historystuff #worldhistory #oxford #universityofoxford #historians #historian #studenthistory #studentjournal #historiansofinstagram #historymatters #historyonline #teachhistory #historicalstudies #historybuff #oxforduniversity #historic
Our Foundation Myths commissions are now also live Our Foundation Myths commissions are now also live and available for you to start writing about! From Oxford scholars to scholarly debate, there's something here for everyone. However, if you have an idea you'd like to write about, simply DM or email us, or get in touch with section editors Isaac or Luke. Happy writing! ✍ Ps. Which famous anthropologist can you spot a picture of on these slides? 🧐 . . . #studentmagazine #historystuff #historymatters #oxforduniversity #oxforduni #oxford #oxfordhistory #universityofoxford #historystudent #historylovers #historyonline #britishhistory #historyofbritain #wycliffe #debate #historicaldebate #historicalstudies #protest #ruskin Slide 2: Image belongs to Anadolu via The Telegraph Slide 3: Image belongs to ruskin.ac.uk
Our Trinity Term commissions are kicking off with Our Trinity Term commissions are kicking off with our Page and Screen section! From Netflix to the Oscars and back, there's plenty on offer to take your mind off those upcoming exams... To take one of our commissions, simply comment, DM us or email us at oxfordhistoryreview@gmail.com. Inspired by these commissions and have an idea you'd like to propose? We accept pitches, so simply contact us with your idea! Happy writing! . . . #studentmagazine #oxford #history #historystudent #pose #lineofduty #wolfsonprize #studyhistory #historystudents #historylovers #historymatters #uniofoxford #universityofoxford #oxforduni #historical #modernhistory #aidshistory #historians #historystuff #onlinemagazine #magazine #studenthistorian
We're now on Twitter! 🥳 After considering it f We're now on Twitter! 🥳 After considering it for a while, we're now on Twitter at @OxHistoryReview. Make sure to follow us for article updates, opportunities and much more! You can also find the link to follow us in our bio! Question: what history-related accounts do you follow on Twitter? Let us know your recommendations 👇 . . . #studentmagazine #oxford #oxforduniversity #historians #history #historystudent #historyonline #teachhistory #historystuff #historylover #historiansofinstagram #twitter #historystudents #uniofoxford #onlinepublication #historymatters #accessiblehistory #historyforall
"There’s some rumour that students in Britain do "There’s some rumour that students in Britain don’t learn about British history. To put it frankly, that’s wrong." Nathan Land discusses the issue of making British history compulsory for undergraduate students - and exactly why it shouldn't happen. Read it on our website now - link in our bio! #oxford #historyofbritain #britishhistory #historyofeurope #historystudent #studyhistory #historystudents #historylovers #historymatters #historicalstudies #debates #academia #academiclife #historians #historian #historyteachersfollowloop #historybuff
"Located strategically central within the Caucasus "Located strategically central within the Caucasus region and surrounded by an array of major regional and international powers, this cosmopolitan hub had to be rebuilt an astonishing 27 times." Maciej Nowakowski continues his Cities of Hope series, examining how the Borjgali is so important for the resilience of Tbilisi, Georgia. Read it via our website now (link in bio). . . . #tbilisi #georgia #borjgali #historystudent #georgianhistory #oxford #studyhistory #architecture #historyofcities #cityhistory #urbanhistory #urbanpast #studenthistory #studentjournal #historyofeurope #historyofasia #caucasus #caucasusregions #tbilisigeorgia #historyof #historians #historicalplace
Applications to be part of our editorial team are Applications to be part of our editorial team are sadly now closed. Thank you to everyone who applied - we'll be in touch shortly to arrange the next steps. Don't want to be an editor, but still want to get involved? Why not get involved with writing or illustrating for us? Simply message us or contact us at oxfordhistoryreview@gmail.com to get involved. . . . #studentmagazine #oxford #oxforduniversity #oxforduni #studyhistory #studentlife #studenthistory #studentjournal #oxfordhistory #historystudent #students #historians #historystuff #historylover #studenthistorian #historystudents #historylovers #studentopportunities #cvbuilder #oxbridge
"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
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