What was life like in Oxford during its time as Royalist Capital from 1642-46? Which key players were shaped in Oxford and how did they influence the politics of the day and the outcome of the War? Discover this and more on this walking tour.
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The touchstones of Shia Iran are its ancient culture, sensitivity to Anglo-US perfidy and stifling of Iranian democracy, and its hostility to Israel and to Sunni Saudi Arabia. A ruthless but modern monarchy was replaced by a brutal 'Islamic' republic.
Medicine and magic were deeply interconnected ideas in the medieval world. In this course we will explore how these two areas of medieval life interacted with one another and became, at times, inseparable.
2026 marks 300 years since the death of John Vanbrugh. His extraordinary career as soldier, playwright, and in heraldry was punctuated by a turn to architecture. We will examine his works, including Blenheim Palace and the role of Nicholas Hawksmoor.
Discover how Victorian railways reshaped Britain — transforming society, work, business, and everyday life — in this dynamic weekly Oxford class exploring one of the era's most powerful forces for change.
The course aims to offer an overview of the diverse artistic, social, and religious and secular cultural life in the Byzantine Empire which contributed to the development of the greatest European medieval empire.
Turn your advanced knowledge of English history into original research with Oxford University. Local history is one of the largest programmes within Oxford Lifelong Learning. This fascinating discipline is an interesting, rewarding and accessible area of historical studies that has enabled many mature students to become directly involved in individual research. Topics may typically include… Continue reading DPhil in English Local History
The DPhil in Literature and Arts is a part-time, interdisciplinary research degree that enables students to undertake advanced doctoral study of the British past from c.1450 to c.1945. Bringing together approaches from literary studies, art history and cultural history, the course supports original research that reflects the richness and complexity of Britain’s cultural life across… Continue reading DPhil in Literature and Arts
This lecture explores Macmillan’s premiership, contrasting his reassuring public image with his ruthless political tactics, and assessing how this combination secured electoral success before scandals ultimately brought his time in power to an end.
This series examines successful Prime Ministers who secured re-election after serving at least one term in office. It explores how they gained and maintained power, focusing on political ideology, campaign strategies and leadership.
From farming and industry to archaeology and heritage, discover new perspectives on wildlife recovery and resilience. Learn from leading researchers, then join a guided walk exploring one of Oxford’s overlooked wild spaces.
This lecture explores Wilson’s electoral dominance, policy record, and leadership style, weighing social reform and economic challenges against his success as a campaigner and his decision to keep Britain out of the Vietnam War.