World AIDS Day: Africa Still Suffers
We celebrate World AIDS Day.
This Day In History: King Tut’s Tomb Opened
A look into ancient Egypt.
Sex With Mae West
An excerpt from Mae West: An Icon in Black and White.
Iron Curtain: From Stage to Cold War
Patrick Wright, author of Iron Curtain, explains how he came to write a book on one of the most powerful political metaphors of the 20th century.
The Real First Thanksgiving
Andrew Smith helps us explore the origins of Thanksgiving.
Prez and Billy Holiday
Dave Gelly helps us understand Lester Young.
Oxford Word Of The Year 2007: Locavore
It’s that time of the year again. It is finally starting to get cold, and the New Oxford American Dictionary is preparing for the holidays by making its biggest announcement of the year. The 2007 Word of the Year is (drum-roll please) ‘locavore’; a trend in using locally grown, seasonal ingredients.
Very Short Introductions: The American Presidency
Charles O. Jones talks to OUP about his ‘The American Presidency: A Very Short Introduction’.
Michael Lindsay on the Elections
Michael Lindsay looks at the upcoming elections.
People of Paradox
Terryl L. Givens looks at the candidacy of Mitt Romney.
Halloween: The Sugar-Coated Holiday
Andrew Smith helps us learn about Halloween.
An Oxford Centenary – 100 Years of Medical Publishing
A celebration of medical publishing.
Faith In The Halls of Power: How I Got The Interviews
A podcast with D. Michael Lindsay.
A Blog On You
Davis wishes a “blog on you!”
Michael Lindsay, Bud McFarlane and Richard Nixon
The story of what happened after Bud McFarlane woke up from his suicide attempt.
Gun Policy in the Culture Wars: Part Four
Mark V. Tushnet concludes his 2nd amendment series.