History at the University of Southampton

20/07/2021

Tony Kushner's been exploring the Anglican Church's links to and apologies for historic antisemitism; see his thoughts here:

The Church of England's apology for medieval antisemitism is welcome. But there is something missing.

05/07/2021

We're sure you've heard of Liechtenstein, but do you know much about it? In a new post on the departmental blog, our research fellow Dr Alastair Paynter discusses its constitutional significance:

28/06/2021

Would you like to know more about combining your study of History with another subject? Have a look at these short videos to find out more.

Ancient History and Modern History
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cm9yK6NQRcY&list=PLvw188wYhMS8wkYux0Ho4sQUyp39jhfUX&index=3

Modern History and Politics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJ4_40JgzM8&list=PLvw188wYhMS8wkYux0Ho4sQUyp39jhfUX&index=2

Philosophy and History
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leH6g2v3PNA&list=PLvw188wYhMS8wkYux0Ho4sQUyp39jhfUX&index=1

28/06/2021

We've got open days coming up soon! If you'd like to attend, the link below lets you sign up:

Experience our undergraduate open days in your own time. Get subject talks, taster lectures, accommodation tours, admissions advice & answers to your questions.

24/06/2021

Our recent PhD and research fellow Alistair Paynter has just published this great article in The Historical Journal. It's free to access through the link below!
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/historical-journal/article/bruce-smith-and-angloaustralian-liberalism/E2F32A231113D861B4E5939C022A28F7

15/06/2021

We've got some open days coming up soon, so if you're interested in Southampton or history do sign up and come along! There's lots to see and we'd be delighted to talk to you!

Experience our undergraduate open days in your own time. Get subject talks, taster lectures, accommodation tours, admissions advice & answers to your questions.

14/06/2021

Are you looking at the Holocaust as part of your A-levels? If so, we've a great event designed to enhance your knowledge! It's on Thursday at 4.30, so there's still time to sign up.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/histories-of-the-holocaust-online-event-tickets-153763626145

01/06/2021

Interested in German history? Our colleague Neil Gregor has made a useful lecture for any A-level students to revise or expand their knowledge. It's here on YouTube: https://youtube.com/watch?v=12DoSja50Q8 and on our blog at: http://generic.wordpress.soton.ac.uk/historyoutreach/taster-lectures/
If you want the longer version, Neil's book 'How to read Hi**er' is a good place to start.

27/05/2021

Come to our final research seminar of the year!
, Priti Mishra, Elisabeth Forster and
will discuss trust and the media across time and cultures. Do come along and take part!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/trust-and-the-media-tickets-156471318927

27/05/2021

A-level students! Are you interested in deepening your understanding of the Holocaust? We're running a workshop online to help you on Wednesday 16 June. Do sign up and come along!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/histories-of-the-holocaust-online-event-tickets-153763626145

26/05/2021

It's a good day for publication in the history department - Joachim Schloer's new book has just been published!
https://www.verlagberlinbrandenburg.de/buecher/geschichte-zeitgeschichte/im-herzen-immer-ein-berliner.html

26/05/2021

We're proud that our colleague David Cox has just had a major article published in the Journal of American Studies. There's lots here to think about!