The Literature Police
Peter D. McDonald, author of The Literature Police, blogs about what he found in the archives.
A Very Short History of Burns Suppers
Scotland: A Very Short Introduction author Rab Houston talks about the history of Burns Suppers.
Prokofiev’s Juliet’s Lives: Zora Šemberová
Simon Morrison shares the story of the premier of Prokofiev’s ballet “Romeo and Juliet,” in which Romeo and Juliet live happily ever after.
Islam and the Nobel Prize
A look at how Islamic culture views the Nobel Prize.
Do Scots Need Kilts?
Rab Houston, author of Scotland: A Very Short Introduction, wonders whether Scots really need kilts.
Establishing the Public Health Bureaucracy
An excerpt from The History of Medicine: A Very Short Introduction about the rise of public health bureaucracy.
Christmas: An Excerpt From The Book of the Year
An alternative look at Christmas!
A Few Questions for Donald Shriver
Grawemeyer award winner, Donald Shriver, answers some questions.
Defiance: An Excerpt
An excerpt from Defiance by Nechama Tec.
Was it Al-Qaeda?
Elvin Lim reflects on the terrorists attacks in Mumbai.
Why has Scottish Devolution Worked?
Rab Houston, author of ‘Scotland: A Very Short Introduction’ looks at why Scottish devolution has worked.
Reflections on National Geography Awareness Week, 2008
Harm de Blij reflects on the importance of National Geography Awareness Week.
Oxford’s Place of the Year 2008: Kosovo
Welcome to ‘Geography Awareness week’ – the perfect time to announce another ‘Place of the Year’! In all honesty, I really struggled with my decision this time, and sought the advice of several mapmakers and geographers. Looking back on 2008 – I found it difficult to settle on a single location.
Islamists in Power
Piscatori reflects on Islamists in power.
Crossing Hitler: Who Was Hans Litten?
A brief look at Hans Litten.
On This Day In History: Battle Of Hastings
On this day in history, October 14th, the Battle of Hastings was fought.