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.
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.
Very Short Introductions: Antisemitism Part 2
The second part of the Q&A with Steven Beller on antisemitism.
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.
Russian Roulette
Harm de Blij examines the effect of the collapse of the former Soviet Union.
Belgian Belligerence
A look at Belgium.
The Revolution Within
Gordon Thompson looks at a unique revolution.
The Great Terror: An Introduction
An excerpt from The Great Terror.