tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47207096061531372122024-03-14T18:01:14.174+00:00New History LabJoshua McMullanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09592734752959329435noreply@blogger.comBlogger423125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4720709606153137212.post-56383887382700986212016-07-22T10:21:00.001+01:002016-07-22T10:21:48.558+01:00Historic Pub Crawl - extra info<br />
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It's that time of year again - we're really excited about our annual historic pub crawl around Leicester led by Colin Hyde, researcher and outreach officer at the East Midlands Oral History Archive.</div>
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If you'd like to find out a bit more about some of the places we'll be visiting, check out these bits and pieces:</div>
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<br />Nicola Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08569516480157387248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4720709606153137212.post-17025284164683680342015-08-04T10:17:00.000+01:002015-08-04T10:17:38.135+01:00The Oldest Qur'an<div class="MsoNormal">
<i>Today's post comes from Dan Porter, an MRes student in the School of History. He's studying Islamic ideas about Western Christians during the Crusades.</i><br />
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You might have noticed a <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-33436021">news item</a> in the last few weeks
about a unique discovery in the archives of the University of Birmingham
library. The incredible discovery of the
oldest existing, written fragment of the Qur'an anywhere in the world, has
potentially huge ramifications. As an artefact
it is both significant in academic and spiritual terms. In this post I wanted to explore why it is so
significant from both of these perspectives.</div>
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There is a quote by Bernard Lewis, Prof. of Near Eastern
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"... Islam was born in the full light of history. Its
roots are at surface level, the life of its founder is as well known to us as
those of the Reformers of the sixteenth century."</blockquote>
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This position has been challenged consistently for the last
40 years, most famously by academics such as Patricia Crone (who tragically
died less than two weeks before this announcement; she would have had a lot to
say on this discovery!). The main
argument against Lewis' statement was that there was no documentary evidence of
written Qur'ans for some 80 years after the death of Muhammad with the
implication being that the version we have today may have been modified or
changed in some way from that originally recited by Muhammad. Tom Holland goes further in his book <i>In the Shadow of the Sword</i> to suggest
that Islam as a religion was only codified after the Arab conquests in the 7th
and 8th centuries and that it originates not in Mecca and Medina but somewhere
near the Dead Sea. What is clear is that
the Qur'an extant today was codified by Uthman, the third Caliph, some twenty
years after the death of the Prophet (632 CE/ 11 AH). This event is recorded by the 9th century
Islamic scholar Al-Bukhari in his seminal work on Islamic hadith, <i>Sahih
al-Bukhari</i>;<br />
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'So Uthman sent a message to Hafsa saying, "Send us the
manuscripts of the Quran so that we may compile the Quranic materials in
perfect copies and return the manuscripts to you." Hafsa sent it to
Uthman. Uthman then ordered Zaid bin Thabit (Muhammad's personal scribe),
Abdullah bin AzZubair, Said bin Al-As and AbdurRahman bin Harith bin Hisham to
rewrite the manuscripts in perfect copies.' Bukhari, <i>Sahih al-Bukhari</i>,
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What these fragments prove is that not only did the Qur'an
exist in written form earlier than believed but also that it would appear to
have been written down during, or in very close proximity too, the lifetime of
Muhammad himself. This opens up
potential to prove that the Qur'an today is directly transmitted, without
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The academic potential herein is of secondary concern to the
majority of the Islamic community, however.
The direct transmission of the Qur'an from the Prophet to the present
day is a matter of faith, not one of concrete evidence. On a spiritual level we're looking at a
physical item that was produced during the lifetime of the Prophet,
Muhammad. It is tempting to believe that
the scribe met him in person or indeed may have had a personal relationship
with the Prophet. It certainly wouldn't
have been unusual within the 'umma, or community, at the time. The Qur'an, in Islamic terms, is the literal
word of God; it is the last revelation to humanity from the divine and is the
basis for the ordering of the world according to God's law. As such, any Qur'an is holy. These fragments however, because of their
provenance, have a special significance, especially for Sunni Muslims for whom
the traditions of Muhammad and the Qu'ran are the bedrock of their faith. The term Sunni roughly means "people of
the [Islamic] tradition". This
refers to their adherence to the traditions of the life of the Prophet. Islam doesn't have the same reverence for
relics that Catholicism had or indeed to some degree, still has, but these
fragments of the Qur'an are still enormously important spiritual objects. To put the significance of these fragments
into a Christian spiritual context, it would be the equivalent of finding a
copy of a gospel that could be dated to within the historical life of
Christ. I think there is likely to be an
intense debate about where these fragments should finally reside. The fact that the University of Birmingham
was explicit about the fragments remaining in Birmingham from the initial press
release indicates they are fully aware of these implications.<o:p></o:p></div>
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On a final note I'll leave you with this thought. From what I can read, with the published
photos and my limited Arabic, the fragment seems to come from the Surat Taha in
which Allah tells the story of how he called upon Moses to challenge Pharaoh.
The theme of this sura is the existence of God and the signs of such given to
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The Mingana collection is viewable online in their virtual
manuscript room. You can access it <a href="http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/facilities/cadbury/archives/mingana/index.aspx">here</a>.</div>
Nicola Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08569516480157387248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4720709606153137212.post-62203065488641153072015-06-01T09:18:00.002+01:002015-06-01T09:20:09.088+01:00Listen Up! Moments in the History of Sound<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This Friday, our very own Sam Grinsell will be presenting on the history of sound. Currently an MA student with the Centre for Urban History, Sam has been responsible for designing almost all of the lab's posters over the past few years (including the above). Please join us at 4:30 for tea, cake, and history!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4720709606153137212.post-84628176065556992842015-05-26T10:53:00.000+01:002015-05-26T11:09:07.455+01:00The Liberal Party and the Great War<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On 22nd May, the lab played host to Dr. Gavin Freeman, a former committee member and chairman. He took as his subject 'The Liberal Party and the Great War', giving us a detailed narrative of the power dynamics at work within the British governement during the First World War. I was particularly interested to hear about the extent to which the Liberals were divided over how to conduct the war, with conscription being a particular area of contention. As Prime Minister of a coalition government, Lloyd George chiefly relied on Conservative support in order to maintain power and prosecute the war effort. This raises uncomfortable questions of whether ideology must <span class="st">necessarily</span> be compromised in order to face a national crisis.</div>
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With histories of the First World War often focussing on the 'mud and blood' of the trenches, it is important to remember that events on the front had considerable ramifications for those in Westminster and a lasting effect on the political landscape of this country. </div>
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Many thanks to Gavin for his time. At our next event, Sam Grinsell will be presenting 'Listen Up! Moments in the History of Sound.'<br />
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</xml><![endif]-->On 8<sup>th</sup> May, in the first of our Spring/Summer
series of events, New History Lab hosted three Leicester alumni who spoke of
their experiences in the job market after finishing their Masters degrees.
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First up, Mark Small told us how he came to work at the
Bristol Record Office, a path which began with a trip to Bath during his
Masters which led to a job with the Churches Conservation Trust. The Masters
then, was not simply a qualification to put on the CV but the inspiration for a
potential career path. The overarching message from Mark was not to plan your
career, or at least, don’t stick to a plan if other opportunities arise. And
so, Mark told us how he moved from old buildings to old documents via the Red Lodge,
Bristol’s smallest museum.</div>
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Secondly, Tim Savage recounted the ups and downs of
postgraduate careers, or as he put it ‘the good, the bad & the ugly’, in a
funny and engaging manner. Tim’s postgraduate career has involved many jobs,
from call centres to the heritage sector. In his most recent job at the
Carnegie Museum in Melton, Tim has been working on a very exciting project with
the Royal Army Veterinary Corps; with postgraduate careers, it’s always great
to know that there’s light at the end of the tunnel!</div>
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Last but not least, Mike Fox told us of his work with the
campaigning organisation SAVE Britain’s Heritage. Having completed a Masters in
Urban Conservation, Mike set about putting theory into practice, participating
in campaigns to try and preserve many historic buildings. While I can’t speak
for anyone else in the audience, a particular favourite of mine was Wentworth
Woodhouse, a large country house in danger of losing its ‘wings’, the house
having been undermined for coal after the Second World War.</div>
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It was great to hear about career opportunities for
postgraduates and what three former students have got up to since they left. All
of the speakers were Centre for Urban History alumni and we thank Roey Sweet,
Director of CUH, for helping to organise the event. Our next event comes this
Friday (15<sup>th</sup> May) with a Ghost Tour of Leicester.</div>
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Yes that's right! We have a jam-packed summer planned with a pub crawl, advice on funding applications and even a film lab. Check out this poster and more to follow throughout the following months. Don't forget our first lab of the summer this Friday in Attenborough 111 for tea, cake and non-academic job advice!</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02226935396270776927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4720709606153137212.post-51935961884901115712015-03-18T21:40:00.000+00:002015-03-18T21:40:15.489+00:00Bishops, Dinosaurs, and Robot Soldiers of Death<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last lab of the term coming up :(<br />
But what a lab!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4720709606153137212.post-8627317665672527462015-03-09T10:46:00.000+00:002015-03-09T10:46:04.881+00:00The Wellcome's Institute of Sexology Exhibit<br />
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On Saturday I decided to visit the Wellcome Trust's Institute of
Sexology Exhibit after many, many, suggestions to do so by friends and
colleagues. As a self-proclaimed 'sexologist-in-training' I was quite curious
to see what this exhibit had to offer, particularly because of its association
with the Kinsey Institute of America.<o:p></o:p><br />
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There was a bit of a wait since only so many people can be in the exhibit at
once and also because it's FREE. I was handed a booklet with vague summary and
history of some of the collection which also had a blank page at the back
reserved for notes. I wish I had brought a pen with me but staff are also happy
to lend a pen if you look excited and deranged enough. <o:p></o:p><br />
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On entering the exhibit, the first thing I saw was a chastity belt. I knew I
had struck gold with this exhibit. I will admit that my research interests are
a little out of the ordinary but this exhibit made me feel quite ordinary.
There were illustrated scenes from the kama sutra, films of animals mating and
even equipment from the famous experiments by Dr. Masters and Virginia Johnson.
The exhibit was slightly out of my time period with the major case studies carried
out on Freud, Stopes and Kinsey but it was interesting nonetheless and I would definitely
go again. I would also encourage others to visit the exhibit to understand the
discipline of sexology. <br />
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On Friday we have a Wellcome Trust Fellow from the University of Leicester
coming to talk about her experience of life after the PhD. We encourage people
to come along to ask Eureka questions about the process of applying for funding
and fellowships after postgraduate study as well as about her current research
project!<o:p></o:p><br />
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The link for details on the exhibit can be found here: <a href="http://wellcomecollection.org/exhibitions/institute-sexology" target="_blank">http://wellcomecollection.org/exhibitions/institute-sexology</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02226935396270776927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4720709606153137212.post-80082944266658833592015-02-27T10:32:00.004+00:002015-02-27T10:32:53.399+00:00Discover Special Collections, meet in Library Seminar RoomFor tonight's lab please join us in the Library Seminar Room, not Attenborough 206. If you do not have access to the library please email you details to Jennie jb573@le.ac.uk and we will give your name to the library staff :)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4720709606153137212.post-22958308251983896942015-02-21T22:09:00.000+00:002015-02-21T22:14:03.956+00:00'Everyday life in East Germany' and 'Discover Special Collections'<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This week we have two events to promote! In our usual Friday lab slot we will be joined by Simon Dixon from the David Wilson Library, who will be talking about the Special Collections' holdings and how we might make the most of them.<br />
Before that on Thursday night, in a joint event with the Centre for Urban History, New History Lab will be proud to present special guest Lisa Zorn from Bauhaus University. She will be speaking on 'Everyday life in East Germany'. This will be at usual lab time, but in our old home of 5 Salisbury Road.<br />
A busy week ahead, we hope to see as many of you around as possible!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4720709606153137212.post-34647371928543014062015-02-10T23:38:00.002+00:002015-02-10T23:44:45.383+00:002015 so farBlink and you end up a month and a half into the year! The days are getting longer and the sun a little warmer; it won't be long before we're surrounded by daffodils, swallows, lambs, rabbit-shaped chocolates and other harbingers of springtime. Meanwhile, here are my thoughts on the labs we've had so far, and what we can look forward to over the rest of the term...<br />
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<u>New History Lab Showcase</u><br />
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Our original timetable for this term started on January 30th, but we decided that we simply couldn't wait that long. Also, while we love having eminent guests sharing their knowledge, part of the remit of the lab is to encourage postgrads to speak about their own research and propose their own events. With this in mind we planned an 'in house' lab with talks from myself, Katie Bridger and Matt Wale. With our different interests (colonial Khartoum, medieval Leicestershire and Victorian scientific periodicals respectively) we also hoped to have something to appeal to everyone.<br />
I won't say much about my talk except to mention that I really, really hadn't slept much before writing and delivering it. If this was discernible to those of you there, I apologise. Katie's talk on the gentry of North West Leicestershire introduced me to an area of history I knew little about. In particular, I found the linking of the histories of particular families to landscape and architectural history fascinating. This has much to add, I think, to how we relate modern concerns around the construction of place to more traditional histories of elites.<br />
Matt's evocation of the lively discourses carried on in the pages of nineteenth-century scientific journals featured an intriguing array of characters and claims. Many contributors were amateurs who had day jobs but also pursued an intense interest in (for example) hedgehogs. The cheap printing of the late nineteenth century enabled the growth of specialist journals through which likeminded scientists could exchange thoughts, plans and specimens.<br />
We were gratified to have a good attendance for an event near the start of term, and it was great to gather in the pub once again and catch up with friends after the long break.<br />
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<u>The World's Your Oyster</u><br />
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Two weeks later we gathered for an event that was something of a departure from our usual format: rather than a talk, or set of talks, we would be hosting a discussion of how best to introduce undergraduates to global history through a first year module currently being designed. This was an opportunity for the lab to play a role in shaping the undergraduate curriculum, and to gain some insight into how modules are constructed.<br />
Toby Lincoln and Deborah Toner began the session by outlining the aims of the module and the structure agreed upon so far. There were additional contributions and comments from Clare Anderson, Bernard Attard, Katherine Foxhall and Prashant Kidambi. After some general discussion, attendees broke into groups to work on proposals for themes that might attract an undergraduate student, and which could provide linking threads through the module. The session closed with more general discussion, and a white-board busy with ideas and connections.<br />
Although much stimulating debate was had, an hour was perhaps rather a short period in which to hope to build much consensus, especially given the number of people present. Certainly the event brought out the complexities involved in designing this kind of module, and also opened up possibilities for thinking more broadly about how we approach teaching global history to undergraduates. My own conclusion was that one module can only be the tip of the iceberg, and that delivering some of the grander aims global history requires embedding concerns around international networks and flows through the broader curriculum. This doesn't, of course, deny the need for an introductory module, but I think this can only be the beginning of an ongoing process. I will quote Nicola Blacklaws, who will be known to many of you and attended the event, as saying that this course should be 'a gateway drug'.*<br />
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<u>And All That's To Come</u><br />
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The rest of this term we have a great range of labs: Steven King will be talking about nineteenth century courtship; Simon Dixon from the library will be presenting an introduction to the special collections; postdoc researcher Eureka Henrich will be offering her thoughts on life beyond the PhD; and former committee member Tom Hulme will be speaking on what is the best title I have ever read: 'Bishops, Dinosaurs, and Robot Soldiers of Death: Performing 'History' in Twentieth Century Britain'. Now, should really get on with a poster to match that!<br />
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(We also have some special collaborative events in the works, which will be announced shortly. Watch this space!)<br />
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*The NHL Committee only condone the kind of substances that can be purchased in pubsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4720709606153137212.post-16356911378137186812015-02-06T12:35:00.000+00:002015-02-06T12:35:02.581+00:00The Marriage was done to her<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Tomorrow we have a panel discussion about global history in the undergraduate curriculum, featuring some of the School of History's leading lights. The more questions you have the better!<br />
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Note that all this terms labs will be in Attenborough 206Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4720709606153137212.post-39161794403898246512015-01-09T00:57:00.000+00:002015-01-09T00:57:03.449+00:00New History Lab Showcase!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ready to return to from the weeks of debauchery to continue forging the intellectual future? Our first lab of 2015 will feature short talks from committee members Katie, Matt and Sam. Should be something to appeal to everyone!<br />
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(This lab will be in Attenborough 208, not our usual room)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4720709606153137212.post-70904784516655430592015-01-06T20:25:00.002+00:002015-01-06T20:25:48.223+00:00Up an' at 'em, Jed Jaggard<a href="https://archive.org/details/nhl_up_an_at_em" target="_blank">A recording of Jed's lab</a> on historical re-enactment from November 28th. Not long till labs start now!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4720709606153137212.post-7163598150614422172014-12-30T14:12:00.000+00:002014-12-30T14:12:18.990+00:00The Story of Leicester, Siobhan BegleyBack in October Siobhan Begley came and told us the history of Leicester from the Romans to the present. You can now <a href="https://archive.org/details/nhl_story_of_leicester" target="_blank">hear that here</a>, and Siobhan's book The Story of Leicester can be found in the university bookshop (and elsewhere)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4720709606153137212.post-48196914914048219902014-12-15T22:13:00.001+00:002014-12-15T22:14:33.990+00:00New History Lab podcast - Black FridayDan, Joe, Katie and Sam discuss consumerism and Black Friday<br />
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We also refer to Adam Curtis' documentary series <a href="http://vimeo.com/91200667" target="_blank">The Century of the Self</a>, the recent BBC series <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01zxm9b" target="_blank">The Men Who Made Us Spend</a> and Edward Bernays' <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torches_of_Freedom" target="_blank">Torches of Freedom</a> campaign to get women smoking. And a novel which Dan will add in the comments ;)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4720709606153137212.post-43886920170401459962014-12-10T14:26:00.000+00:002014-12-10T14:26:45.914+00:00New History Lab Podcast - The West Wing<a href="https://archive.org/details/nhl_west_wing">https://archive.org/details/nhl_west_wing</a> Aaron, Jennie, Kelsey and Nicola discuss the West WingUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4720709606153137212.post-85410580169309485792014-12-06T17:23:00.000+00:002014-12-06T17:23:28.506+00:00New History Lab Podcast - Richard III newsDan, Joe, Katie and Sam discuss the recent news on Richard III <a href="https://archive.org/details/nhl-riii">https://archive.org/details/nhl-riii</a><br />
At the time we were discussing the news presented <a href="http://www2.le.ac.uk/news/blog/2014-archive-1/december/king-richard-iii-2013-case-closed-after-529-years" target="_blank">here</a>, the University later put up <a href="http://www2.le.ac.uk/news/blog/2014-archive-1/december/king-richard-iii-dna-and-genealogical-study-false-paternity" target="_blank">another page</a> with more detail on the implications (or not) for the royal lineUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4720709606153137212.post-27041774433373235812014-12-06T15:49:00.000+00:002014-12-06T15:50:35.695+00:00Doctor Who and History<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last lab of 2014!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4720709606153137212.post-65622560364137469422014-12-02T21:57:00.000+00:002014-12-02T21:58:18.378+00:00Part-timing<i>Parks and Recreation</i>'s moustachioed libertarian Ron Swanson says <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl-HalherjQ" target="_blank">"never half-ass two things: whole-ass one thing"</a>. Today I worked for six hours in the library IT Helpzone, spent two hours recording a podcast (don't worry, it will be edited!), have done some reading for a seminar on Friday and have another article to read before bed. In the next month and a bit I'll be writing PhD proposals and a masters essay, while working two part-time jobs. Plus Christmas. I'm writing this while sort-of watching <i>Spaced</i> on 4od. I'm about as far from following Swanson's advice as I can get.<br />
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So, would I recommend this? Well, no, don't be daft. If you can find a way of studying full-time, that's almost certainly the way to go. Of course, if you've got a job which relates to the studying you want to do things might be different. But in general I'd go with Ron.</div>
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Which isn't to say it can't be done. I sort of play a mental trick on myself by thinking of all these various things as ultimately being one thing. While working in a supermarket is unlikely to help me study the peripheries of colonial cities in Africa, for the moment it is necessary for me to do the former to enable the latter. Having clear objectives allows me to cast everything I do as part of a greater goal. I'm also capable of achieving an incredibly little when I don't have clear aims ;)</div>
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Having said that, I'm not up for doing this indefinitely. By the time I finish my MA next September it will have taken two years of my life (really more like three) as well as all my money and a considerable portion of my creative energies. I am dedicated to creation of knowledge, which is the ultimate aim of academia, but there reaches a point where one's calling has to start paying. It can't be a hobby indefinitely. Quite apart from its affect on me personally, I can't see it being great for academia. The age of the amateur is long over. </div>
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I am in the last university course that I will pay for. If academia wants me any longer, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cP_GOoBPKfQ" target="_blank">it can pay me</a>.*</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4720709606153137212.post-324041213424350322014-11-27T00:28:00.000+00:002014-11-27T00:29:32.382+00:00Podcast 2: Dan, Jennie, Matt and Sam discuss World War OneFollowing Adam Prime's lab 'One Hundred Years of the First World War', some committee members gathered to discuss the issues. And the Sainsbury's advert!<br />
<a href="https://archive.org/details/nhl_ww1">https://archive.org/details/nhl_ww1</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4720709606153137212.post-16523689315590161652014-11-25T16:29:00.001+00:002014-11-25T16:35:16.818+00:00A prelude to Friday's Lab: Up An' At 'Em!The visual has the capacity to be incredibly powerful. We have recently seen how much so at the Tower of London: 888,246 ceramic poppies were planted to commemorate the outbreak of the First World War, each poppy representing a British military fatality. Images of the installation have spread across the world - it is, after all, a striking sight. <br />
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The importance of this installation extends beyond London and indeed, beyond the First World War. It demonstrates how and why we need the visual in our approach to history. A textbook can be plonked onto a desk full of dates, names and numbers. But can we really expect children of any age to fully appreciate what the textbook is attempting to convey without any effort to bring it to life for them? The effect of the poppy installation lies in its ability to represent a vast number of military fatalities; to generate the shock of realisation that the sea of red is also a sea of individual human experience. It has been instrumental in igniting interest in the First World War amongst children and adults alike. <br />
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I find it difficult to stray from the theme of the First World War. On a trip to the First World War battlefields of northern France and Belgium my history teacher single-handedly put me on the path to becoming a historian. He marched us out of the trenches at the Somme; he read a soldier's poem to us by his grave; he said the Exhortation under the arch of the Menin Gate. The Last Post is imprinted in my mind. It may also be simple coincidence that one of the most memorable theatrical performances I have seen was R. C. Sheriff's <i>Journey's End</i>. The aural - as well as the visual - feeds our imagination.<br />
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The impact of the visual is not limited to the twentieth century - it transcends all time and place. I have recently written a blog for the New History Lab on the current BBC2 documentary series <i>Secrets of the Castle</i>. I discussed how the construction of a thirteenth-century castle - Guédelon - can spark our interest (see the blog for further details!) Being able to see (and hear) a modern interpretation of how a medieval scene may have looked and sounded takes us one step closer to understanding it.<br />
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But with projects such as Guédelon, it is the human element which makes it so compelling. How else can history - effectively a study of human experience - be brought to life? This Friday 28th November, the New History Lab will be hosting a talk given by Jed Jaggard. Jed is a professional historical re-enactor (of all periods!) and founded <i>Up an' At 'Em History!</i> (http://www.upanatemhistory.com), an organisation which, quite literally, provides hands-on history for everyone. He will be discussing the importance of the visual in heritage and education, both being an integral part of history beyond (and including) the academic discipline. Jed is a great believer in the representation of the past, as long as it's as accurate as possible.<br />
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People in Jed's profession play an incredibly important role in our understanding of history; they encourage the younger and older generations alike and nurture a love of the subject. They are living history. As we all know, history is not - and never should be - confined to academia or a dusty old textbook at school. Its tales are for everyone to enjoy. I am so looking forward to welcoming Jed to Friday's Lab, and I hope to see you there!<br />
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