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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 New, Opinion

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

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

On October 8, 2021 By Oliver Shaw In New

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

Should undergraduate historians be forced to take British history papers?

On May 5, 2021 By Nathan Land In New, Opinion

“No matter what country you’re learning about, you’ll probably bump into Britain.” Nathan Land argues against compulsory British history papers.

Exclusive Interviews With Influential Female Historians at Oxford

On March 8, 2021 By Molly Archer-Zeff In OHR

OHR interviews two influential female historians at Oxford – Professor Brenda E. Stevenson and Professor Lyndal Roper – on their experiences as female historians.

A Review of HBI IV – What’s Happened to Wales?

On February 10, 2021 By Hannah Rees In OHR, Opinion

Hannah Rees reviews the HBI IV paper, outlining the paper’s strengths and what it reveals about the university’s view of Wales.

The British Isles in Oxford – comforting in its familiarity, or repetitive and limiting?

On January 11, 2021 By Lucy Fletcher In OHR, Opinion

Lucy Fletcher discusses Oxford’s “frankly old fashioned” approach to the history of the British Isles and its inherent inequalities.

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.

10 Libraries you should visit at least once while in Oxford

On September 23, 2020 By Lucy Fletcher In OHR, Opinion

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

History and Women

On August 8, 2020 By Elizabeth Down In Opinion

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