Captain Cook: Yorkshire Hero, Global Antihero
Venture beyond York to understand the legacy of one of North Yorkshire’s most famous sons, Captain James Cook
#Fake: The Zimbabwe Bird and Cecil Rhodes’ Legacy
Cecil Rhodes’ false history of an iconic artefact, and the real story of how contemporary Zimbabweans view his legacy.
A Portrait Attacked: Sectarianism on Cambridge Campus
A portrait of Arthur Balfour was attacked at Trinity College, Cambridge – But why?
The Hidden History of Oxford’s Jewish Community
An unassuming memorial stone near the entrance to the Oxford Botanic Garden marks the site …
Jewish History in York: The Pogrom at Clifford’s Tower
In 2016 York was granted the title ‘City of Sanctuary’ to celebrate the city’s ‘efforts …
Anne Lister: Lesbian Icon or Enemy of the Working Class?
In the historic city of York, tucked away off the busy shopping street of Goodramgate, …
The End of Oriental Studies: The Rise and Fall of an Oxford Faculty
In late September 2022, Oxford University’s Faculty of Oriental Studies changed its name to the …
Oliver Cromwell: The Coronation That Wasn’t
Today, the 8th of May, is a day with a fair deal of royal baggage. …
Sir Arthur Evans: Knossos, Myth & Reality
Review of the exhibition ‘Knossos: Myths & Reality’ at the Ashmolean (10 February -30 July …
Uncomfortable York: Cocoa History and Global Connections
York’s chocolate industry is central to the city’s modern history and tourism. However, a critical look at the networks that shaped cocoa trade bring forward conversations about race, exploitation and colonialism.
The Paradox of William Morris: Ruthless Industrialist and Generous Philanthropist
William Morris, Lord Nuffield, employed thousands of workers to make millions of cars – and …
Death, Taxes, and Other Uncertainties
In Oxford, the River Thames is reborn as the Isis, sharing its name with the …
