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Feminists and women trade unionists have long worked together, says Dr Laura Schwartz

Dr Laura Schwartz, from the Department of History at the University of Warwick, has commented on the news that Eurostar workers are taking industrial action this month in a dispute over work-life balance.

Wed 10 Aug 2016, 13:29 | Tags: University of Warwick, History

Warwick History academics take part in BBC Radio 4's peak time discussion series 'In Our Time'

This year several of the university’s academics from the History department have taken part in BBC Radio 4’s In Our Time with Melvynn Bragg.

Tue 09 Aug 2016, 16:21 | Tags: Academic Staff, History

The 1790s right to bear arms has been twisted to defend gun ownership

Dr Tim Lockley provides a historical perspective on the latest US mass shooting discussing how the right to bear arms from the 1790s has been twisted into defending modern day gun ownership.

Fri 02 Oct 2015, 11:10 | Tags: USA, Expert comment, History

Associate Professor Roberta Bivins from the Department of History looks back on Europes' refugee crisis history in light of the current migrant crisis

As Europe experiences its most dramatic and large-scale refugee crises since World War Two, one thing is clear. We have learned little from the past

Fri 25 Sep 2015, 14:34 | Tags: immigration, Academic Staff, conflict, History

For many, James Dean is the ultimate icon of rebellion and loneliness and one of Hollywood’s greatest actors - Dr Jennifer Smyth

Dr Jennifer Smyth, lecturer in History and Film at the University of Warwick, reflects on James Deans' career in advance of the release of 'Life' a biographical drama film directed by Anton Corbijn and written by Luke Davies. It is based on the friendship of Life photographer Dennis Stock and Hollywood actor James Dean, starring Dane DeHaan and Robert Pattinson,

Thu 10 Sep 2015, 15:24 | Tags: Academic Staff, Film and Television, Arts, History

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