History News
Dr Angela McShane Ballads Podcast
Dr Angela McShane, Department of History Honorary Reader, features in an episode of the History Extra podcast, produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine.
As part of the '100 Ballads' project, Dr McShane and Professor Christopher Marsh have identified 100 of the biggest musical hits from 17th-century England. They speak to Charlotte Hodgman about the popularity of these broadside ballads and introduce some of the top singing stars of the day.
Professor Peter Marshall new book release
Professor Peter Marshall's new book "Storm’s Edge: Life, Death and Magic in the Islands of Orkney" was launched 11 April 2024. Storm's Edge is a magisterial history, a fascinating cultural study and a mighty attestation to the importance of placing the periphery at the centre. Britain is a nation composed of many different islands, but too often we focus on just one. This book offers a radical alternative, encouraging us to reorient the map and travel with Peter Marshall through landscapes of forgotten history.
For more information visit the Harper Collins website
'A surprising page-turner, full of humour and startling details' THE TIMES
'If I read a better history this year, I will be lucky' TOM HOLLAND
'An astonishing tour de force’ SPECTATOR
Honorary Reader Dr Angela McShane in the news
Free online talk with Dr Song-Chuan Chen 13 February 2024
Who Killed Liao A-ting? A Murder Case in Two Chinese Oil Paintings
The Royal Museums Greenwich are holding a free online talk on this complicated event and its impact on Chinese Western relations.
- Location: Online
- Date and Times: Tuesday 13 February 2024 | 5.15-6:30pm
- Prices: Free
Dr Song-Chuan Chen will explore the dispute between the Qing Chinese government and the East India Company by analysing two oil paintings from Royal Museums Greenwich’s collection that document the trial of 52 British sailors.
This event is free and open to everyone, and will take place via Zoom. There is no need to book; please click on the link below shortly before 5.00pm on the day.
Claudia Stein led panel discussion 18th February 2024
Dr Claudia Stein, will be leading a panel discussion between historians and filmmakers on the occasion of a new film, "The Devil's Bath", based on an early modern publication on suicide and ritual murder.
The film was selected for the Competition at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival, where it will compete for the Golden Bear. The film has its world premiere on February 20, 2024 at the Berlinale.
Introducing the Warwick History ‘POST-DOC’ CLUB
On Wednesday 24 January, 17:00-18.30, the online launch meeting of Warwick History ‘POST-DOC’ CLUB will take place. This is an informal social/discussion group of former Warwick History Research Students. Current staff and students are welcome.
Meeting Zoom link: https://bit.ly/POST-DOC-CLUB
For further information visit http://www.bit.ly/WarwickHistoryPost-Doc-Club
Robin Okey (1942 - 2023): In memoriam
The History department is sad to announce the death of emeritus Professor Robin Okey. Robin taught in the department from 1966 until his retirement in 2007.
Assistant Professor in Ottoman History opportunity
The Department of History seeks to appoint an Assistant Professor in Ottoman History on a full-time and indefinite basis from 1 September 2024.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of one of the largest History departments in the UK with a thriving community of teachers and researchers covering a range of disciplines and geographical areas.
The advert and job description for the post can be found via the Human Resources webpage. For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Tim Lockley (Head of Department) at t.j.lockley@warwick.ac.uk.
The closing date for applications is 14 January 2024.