Very Short Introductions: British Politics
Dr Tony Wright MP answers a few questions on British Politics: A Very Short Introduction.
The Rehabilitation of Liberalism
Elvin Lim’s weekly column looks at liberalism.
Victoria Clafin Woodhull: The Original Presidential Maverick
An excerpt from the biography of Victoria Clafin Woodhull, the first woman to run for the US presidency, from the ODNB.
The OED is 80: The OED at the Bodleian Library
‘The Oxford English Dictionary: Past, Present, and Future’ at the Bodleian Library, Oxford.
On This Day In History: Battle Of Hastings
On this day in history, October 14th, the Battle of Hastings was fought.
The Role of the “Latino Lover”
An excerpt from Clara E. Rodríguez’ book, Heroes, Lovers, and Others: The Story of Latinos in Hollywood.
Obama Doesn’t Understand
Elvin Lim takes a look at the charge that Obama doesn’t understand.
Happy Birthday George Gershwin
Happy Birthday George Gershwin!
Of Pliosaurs and Kings
Harald V, King of Norway, seems a serious man, and he can certainly make a thoughtful speech. Hence to see him subsequently, with due ceremony, push the button to inflate a life-size model of the biggest pliosaur ever found (fifteen metres long) – makes for one of life’s more singular pleasures.
If Not Perfect, At Least Excellent: The Electoral College
Donald Ritchie looks at the Electoral College.
Very Short Introductions: Antisemitism Part 2
The second part of the Q&A with Steven Beller on antisemitism.
Concerned Women For America
An excerpt about the Concerned Women For America.
What Hapened to “Nothing But the Truth?”
Elvin Lim wonders about the truthfulness of our politicians.
What is the Bush Doctrine?
OUPblog explains the Bush Doctrine for Sarah Palin.
Very Short Introductions: What is antisemitism?
Steven Beller, author of Antisemitism: A Very Short Introduction, examines what antisemitism actually is.
Congressman Rangel’s Tax Returns and the Ghost of Wilbur Mills
Zelinsky discusses the failure of House Ways and Means Chairman Charles B. Rangel to report on his federal income tax return Rangel’s rental income from his condominium in the Dominican Republic.