A brief history of Advent calendars in the UK
Advent calendars, like so many British Christmas traditions, have their roots outside the UK. They are an evolution of a practice found in Germany of counting down through the Christian festival of Advent towards Christmas. This was often done through the lighting of candles on each of Advent’s four Sundays. In the nineteenth century, a … Continue reading “A brief history of Advent calendars in the UK”
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
Download the programme and abstracts 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 … 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”
Getting ready to study history at university
Students starting history degrees in 2020 will be in unusual positions. It will be six months since they were last in a classroom. Some are worrying that not taking A Level exams will hold back their transition to university. This short blog is some suggestions of things students can do to help prepare. Reading In … Continue reading “Getting ready to study history at university”
A very brief history of recreation in the modern world
Historians have not always treated recreation very seriously as a topic of inquiry but it has always mattered to individuals in the modern world. Work may structure their day but play makes it worthwhile. Whether a song, a film, a game, a drink or even sex, recreation mattered and matters to people. These were not … Continue reading “A very brief history of recreation in the modern world”
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