The civil wars that swept across the British Isles in the 17th century left few lives untouched. This course will explore the causes, conduct and significance of the English civil wars.
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Accredited courses include undergraduate and postgraduate level courses.
This course will examine the life and reign of Elizabeth I, from her troubled childhood to the death of the aged Virgin Queen. But what do we really know of this iconic queen? Can her reign be accounted a success?
This course seeks to explain why and how the First World War was fought, and to understand why its legacy remains relevant more than a century after it ended.
The degree of harm caused to heritage assets has become a key issue in guiding development decisions. Join our expert workshop to explore the meaning of 'harm' and how it is being interpreted in practice today.
Examine Macmillan's push to join the EEC, and how, although unsuccessful, it contributed to the campaign's ultimate success down the line.
This day event explores 1940s film noir, which will be read through the contexts of the genre including their relationship to German expressionism, the legacy of fascism, and the pulp noir fiction of Raymond Chandler, Dashiell Hammett and James M. Cain.
This lecture examines the wives of Henry VIII, with a focus on gender roles and expectations.
Examine Wilson's policy regarding the EEC, and his change of heart on economic grounds.
This lecture examines Mary I, including the challenges faced in her reign and her presentation in older historiography.
Explore how Heath, with help from Roy Jenkins, managed to mobilise Labour supporters of joining the EEC.
A weekend event in Oxford for those keen to undertake research using original historical documents to begin reading the scripts used in England post 1550. We will cover original sources such as property records, wills, accounts and correspondence.
Recent large-scale development around Banbury has resulted in major archaeological discoveries, in an area not previously well-known for its archaeology. New prehistoric, Roman and Anglo-Saxon sites have all been explored. This day will highlight key site