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Game of Thrones Is Even Changing How Scholars Study the Real Middle Ages
Dr Marta Cobb (International Medieval Congress/Institute for Medieval Studies - AHC) is quoted in this piece about how the hit TV show Game of Thrones kindles fresh interest in Medieval Studies.
Adam Cathcart discusses the recent missile test by North Korea on BBC One Breakfast (05/05/17, 6.40am)
Dr Adam Cathcart (History - AHC) discusses the recent missile test by North Korea on American Independence Day, and China's relationship with the country.
Peter Anderson writes for the British Academy Blog about Spain's Lost Children
General Franco's regime removed thousands of children from political opponents, placing them in care homes. Peter Anderson discusses the origins of these removals and how the Youth Court managed cases
Monsters, Animals and Outlaws: IMC explores the Other Middle Ages
Sword-bearing knights, costumed dancers, and craftspeople will all descend on Leeds this week (3-6 July) for the 24th annual International Medieval Congress (IMC) at the University of Leeds.
A new Hull Blitz Trail has been launched as part of the City of Culture celebrations
Charlotte Tomlinson, a PGR student in the School of History has launched The Hull Blitz Trail, a new heritage walking trail in Hull which explores local stories of the Second World War in the city.