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Tag Archives: American history
Left and Right? New claims about Soviet spy Anthony Blunt
In a fascinating and provocative article in the Sunday Times (April 28th), Rosamund Urwin discussed the possibility that Anthony Blunt, the ‘fourth man’ in the infamous ‘Cambridge Five’ Soviet spy ring, may have passed secrets to the Nazis in World … Continue reading
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A model for Trump? The authoritarian nature of Viktor Orban’s ‘illiberal democracy’
If anybody still entertains any doubts about the extremely worrying authoritarian ambitions of former U.S. president Donald Trump, then it is important to consider what he said on the evening of Friday, 8th March, 2024. Holding a meeting and concert … Continue reading
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Tagged American history, British politics, European History, Extremism, Far Right, Fascism, history, Public History, Russian History, World History
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Dangerous Delusions: Trump and the politics of populism
Historians will have much to write about when they look back on current political affairs in America, and analysis of the rightwing brand of ‘populist’ politics will be a major aspect of this. When it comes to his desperate desire … Continue reading
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Tagged American history, British history, British politics, Conspiracy theory, history, Public History, teaching, World History
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Trump and the ‘Deep State’: The Politics of Paranoia
Speaking at the 2023 CPAC (Conservative Political Action) conference, Donald Trump referred to the ‘epic battle’ he said he has always been engaged in against the ‘special interests’ who are out to destroy America. It was vintage Trump. The 2024 … Continue reading
Ronald Ray Gun? ‘Star Wars’ and Reagan’s U.S. Presidency in historical perspective
Did American Republican President Ronald Reagan allow his deep love of movies to shape his perceptions of domestic and world politics? During his time in the White House, Reagan often peppered his speeches with references to the ‘Rambo’ and ‘Dirty … Continue reading
History restored: How new technology recreated JFK’s ‘unspoken speech’ from 1963
Sixty years ago, in November, 1963, John F. Kennedy (‘JFK’) was tragically assassinated in Dallas, an event which shocked not just the USA but the entire world. Many people had seemingly invested their hopes and dreams in the new youthful … Continue reading
Rise and Fall? Trump, Johnson and the politics of populism
Historians will have much to write about when they look back on current political affairs in America and Britain, and analysis of the rightwing brand of ‘populist’ politics will be a major aspect of this. When it comes to his … Continue reading
Trump and the ‘Deep State’: The Politics of Paranoia Continues
Speaking at the 2023 CPAC conference earlier this month, Donald Trump referred to the ‘epic battle’ he said he has always been engaged in against the ‘special interests’ who are out to destroy America. It was vintage Trump. Ever since … Continue reading
Project Paine: Richard Attenborough’s film that never was
Many of us are very familiar with some of the epic historical films made by the late actor, producer and director Richard Attenborough, who lived in Richmond-on-Thames in south-west London. Movies such as Oh! What a Lovely War, A Bridge … Continue reading
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Tagged American history, British history, civic engagement, France, French History, French Revolution, Local History, Public History, teaching
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‘Ike’ on the Hill: Kingston-upon-Thames’s D-Day secret
Peoples’ fascination with the history of war in all its aspects – political, social and cultural – seems to be greater than ever, especially if it has a ‘local’ dimension and is rooted in a relatively hidden or less-known part … Continue reading
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Tagged American history, British history, civic engagement, Kingston, Local History, Public History, Women, World War Two, WWII
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