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Dr Paula Bartley new book launch

Dr Paula Bartley, Honorary Research Fellow, is a women鈥檚 historian and author of the new book, Trailblazers: The First Women Elected to Government, in which she uncovers remarkable stories about extraordinary women.

Trailblazers is published by A launch event was held at the Church of Saint Magnus-the-Martyr in London on 27 May 2026.

You can listen to Dr Bartley chat about the (roller coaster) rise of women in global government, the impact of war and revolution when it comes to political equality, and a notable nun in the .

An audience of people watching a talk by Paula Bartley in a Church 

Tue 02 Jun 2026, 12:42 | Tags: Publication

Emeritus Professor Jack Scarisbrick

It is with great sadness that the Department of History announce the death of former head of Department Jack Scarisbrick.

Mon 02 Mar 2026, 12:49 | Tags: Announcement Emeritus Staff

Dr Anna Hajkova wins prestigious book award

We are delighted to congratulate Dr Anna H谩jkov谩, Reader in Modern European Continental History, on receiving the 75th National Jewish Book Award in the Holocaust category for their latest publication, .

The book is the first to examine queer Holocaust history, exploring same-sex desire and gender variance during the Shoah.

The National Jewish Book Awards are North America鈥檚 longest-running programme recognising outstanding work on Jewish history, culture, and ideas. Further details on all award recipients can be found on the .

Thu 19 Feb 2026, 12:19 | Tags: Award Announcement Publication

Professor Penny Roberts New Book Release

is the latest publication from , Professor of Early Modern European History, published by Cambridge University Press.

How did Huguenots stay connected in the 16th-century? And how did they maintain clandestine religious and political networks across Europe? Beginning with the chance discovery of an intriguing interrogation document, concerning correspondence to be smuggled from France to England hidden in a basket of cheese, this study explores the importance of truth and secrecy within Huguenot information networks.

Penny Roberts provides new insights into the transnational operation of agents: fanning out from confessional conflicts in Normandy to incorporate exiles in England, scholars and diplomats in Germany, the Swiss cantons and the Netherlands, and spy networks operating between France and Scotland.

Tue 17 Feb 2026, 11:43 | Tags: Publication

Dr Michael Bycroft New Book Release

is the forthcoming book release from , Associate Professor in the History of Science and Technology, due for release March 2026.

This first book-length history of gems in early modern science offers a thought-provoking new take on the Scientific Revolution, and has been featured in the .

For more information and to order the book visit the .

Mon 09 Feb 2026, 13:04 | Tags: Announcement Publication

Dr Anna Hajkova shortlisted for the National Jewish Book Award

We are delighted to share that People without History are Dust, the new book by Dr Anna H谩jkov谩, Reader in Modern European Continental History, has been shortlisted for the National Jewish Book Award. The book is the first to examine queer Holocaust history, exploring same-sex desire and gender variance during the Shoah.

The National Jewish Book Awards are North America鈥檚 longest-running programme recognising outstanding work on Jewish history, culture, and ideas.

Find a full list of shortlisted titles and more about the awards on the .

Thu 15 Jan 2026, 15:02 | Tags: Award Announcement Publication

Professor Luca Mola new book release

is the new book release from Professor Luca Mola, Professor of History, published by Laterza.

Marco Polo's fame is linked to his travel experiences in the East and the description of Chinese civilization contained in Il Milione, a source of wonder throughout Europe. But what did he do after his return to Venice in 1295? This book reveals the truth using a series of new, previously unknown documents and reconstructs his story.

Professor Mola tells an untold story that portrays Marco Polo as a key figure in the economic development of Venice and Italy, capable of capitalizing on the knowledge he acquired on his travels.

Mon 05 Jan 2026, 11:14 | Tags: Announcement Publication

Rewind Launches First Major Documentary: Pathways To The Past

Uncover Warwickshire鈥檚 hidden histories. Join Harry McNeile and the team as they explore seven iconic locations—from Warwick Castle to Bosworth—revealing stories of legend, conflict, the occult, and post-Blitz regeneration.

Mon 17 Nov 2025, 09:16 | Tags: TV and Radio, Media, Undergraduate

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