Tag Archives: World History

What have been the best History books of 2018? Some possible candidates

Posted on December 10, 2018 by

As Christmas approaches, various magazines and newspapers in the UK have been putting forward their choices for the best History books of 2018. The past year has seen some excellent books on all aspects of the past, ranging from reassessments … Continue reading →

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Black History Month in Britain includes celebration of Africans who served in World War One

Posted on October 17, 2018 by

Black History Month (BHM) is a month of events in October which takes place annually and celebrates the culture, history and achievements of Britain’s African and Caribbean communities in the country. In recent years, for example, Kingston University’s History department has … Continue reading →

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1918: A New World? Upcoming series of British Library talks

Posted on October 10, 2018 by

The British Library (BL), located near Euston in central London, in order to commemorate the end of the First World War and the signing of the Armistice, has announced a series of talks and events based on the theme of … Continue reading →

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From War to Peace: National Archives announces ‘Great War’ events for last quarter of 2018

Posted on October 1, 2018 by

The National Archives (TNA), located at Kew in in south-west London, which is the repository of all British government historical records, has just announced its latest exciting round of talks and activities as part of its ongoing centenary programme First World War … Continue reading →

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Latest BBC History magazine offers a sound defence of studying History

Posted on September 18, 2018 by

The latest issue of the popular and best-selling BBC History magazine (October, 2018), which devotes its main article to Anne Boleyn (‘A victim of her father’s ambition?’), and also reflects on the nature of appeasement in the 1930s, includes some very sound advice, … Continue reading →

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Three Kingston history students win new blogging award

Posted on July 29, 2018 by

Three undergraduate history students from Kingston University’s History department were rewarded for their very hard work and contributions to the world of history blogs at a recent graduation ceremony. The three students – Timothy Lortal, Kate Riley and Adreanna Uttke … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Talk: Dr. Marisa Linton speaks on Danton versus Robespierre

Posted on July 8, 2018 by

Ever wondered what the #Metoo movement would make of the French Revolution’s leaders? Dr. Marisa Linton, Associate Professor in History at Kingston University, is speaking at the @FrenchHistoryUK conference being held at the University of Warwick, 9-10th July, 2018, with … Continue reading →

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