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Learning Physics and Equality while watching Bonanza: the Albert Michelson episode

Maria Seijo-Richart - December 19, 2018

The newest series of Dr. Who has been consistently praised, not only because, for the first time, the doctor is a woman, but for chapters like “Rosa” (Chapter 3), in…

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Histories of cinema: Spoilers alert! The first audiences of Psycho (1960)

Maria Seijo-Richart - August 28, 2016

If you have never seen Psycho and do not know about the twists, stop reading now. Although, after four sequels, a remake, a TV series and endless referencing, I doubt…

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Histories of cinema: Yakima Canutt, the chariot race and the blind spot

Maria Seijo-Richart - July 26, 2016

There is barely any film production which does not need stunt players at some point. They are not only used for health and safety, but for reasons of continuity. A…

Teaching at Masters Level

Catherine Armstrong - January 23, 2012

This term I have started teaching my ten week MA module entitled The Atlantic World 1450-1800. This is the second year that I have run this unit,. not only giving…

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New Year, New Challenges?

Catherine Armstrong - January 9, 2012

Having enjoyed a complete break over the Christmas period, it’s now time to turn back towards work and think about what future has to offer. The New Year naturally brings…

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End of term at last!

Catherine Armstrong - December 12, 2011

I know that all academics and teachers are feeling relief at seeing the Christmas break approaching!  It’s not that we don’t enjoy our jobs and can’t wait for a break,…

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American History Reading Group

Catherine Armstrong - December 5, 2011

Sometimes Americanists can feel isolated in their departments because they are surrounded by American scholars of other disciplines in an American studies department, or other historians in a History department.…

American history scholarship: the European connection

Catherine Armstrong - November 14, 2011

Many scholars working on the history of the US while being based in the UK see their workig life as a series of transatlantic relationships. They go to the US…

Pros and cons of working outside America

Catherine Armstrong - November 2, 2011

I thought it would be interesting to think this week about the unusual position of being a scholar of American history living and working outside the US. Many academics consider…

Myths of American History

Catherine Armstrong - October 24, 2011

Many of the students I teach have never studied any American history before. It’s not something that comes up regularly on the school curriculum. Some have studied a little slavery…

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