This is the blog of Martin Johnes, Professor of Modern History at Swansea University.
Recent blogs
Stories of a Post-industrial Hero: The Death of Johnny Owen
First published as: Martin Johnes (2011) Stories of a Post-industrial Hero: The Death of Johnny Owen, Sport in History, 31:4, 444-463, DOI: 10.1080/17460263.2011.646832 Boxing has a history of attracting the interest of intellectuals and serious writers. The likes of Norman Mailer and Ernest Hemingway have been fascinated not just by boxing’s brutality but also by its symbolic power. It is easy to … Continue reading “Stories of a Post-industrial Hero: The Death of Johnny Owen”
#hanescymru2020
New Directions in Welsh History: An Online ‘Zoom’ Conference Saturday 24 October 2020 We would like to host a conference that allows historians to present the latest academic research on the history of Wales. We encourage people to present both polished arguments and ideas in progress. Papers that reflect on the state and future of … Continue reading “#hanescymru2020”
The Curriculum for Wales, Welsh History and Citizenship, and the Threat of Embedding Inequality
Welsh education is heading towards its biggest shake up for two generations. The new Curriculum for Wales is intended to place responsibility for what pupils are taught with their teachers. It does not specify any required content but instead sets out ‘the essence of learning’ that should underpin the topics taught and learning activities employed. … Continue reading “The Curriculum for Wales, Welsh History and Citizenship, and the Threat of Embedding Inequality”
