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A History of England in 25 Poems

A History of England in 25 Poems

This new book from IHR Professor Catherine Clarke explores the history of England in new ways—drawing on her work here in the Institute. It’s been quite a journey. From hours in the archive to writing and revisions, from my desk at work and home to sitting behind the...

Histor(AI): Doing History in an AI World

Histor(AI): Doing History in an AI World

This blog post presents an overview of the opportunities and challenges artificial intelligence (AI) presents for those engaging with history in a novel technological age. Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries worldwide, and the historical profession...

Precarity and Independence

Precarity and Independence

This blog post was written by Hélène Maloigne, archaeologist, historian, cultural heritage professional, and IHR Fellow. As a historian, you meet a lot of people. Or at least, that is how I like to think about my research on the history of archaeology in the Middle...

IHR Podcast: A Historian’s Life

IHR Podcast: A Historian’s Life

This blog is written by IHR Fellow Lisa Pine, host of A Historian’s Life. Podcasts are ubiquitous—so many hosts, fascinating guests and stories, on topics ranging from sports to astronomy, and everything in between. And there are many excellent history podcasts,...

Publications News

From Heritage Trail to History Book: The Story of Langley Burrell

From Heritage Trail to History Book: The Story of Langley Burrell

In this blogpost, Dr Louise Ryland-Epton describes the gestation of her Victoria County History (VCH), Partnership Publication, which illuminates how VCH research engages with local communities and, in partnership, can expand our mutual understanding of past places....

Four New Victoria County History Projects 

Four New Victoria County History Projects 

This blog post was written by Ruth Slatter and Adam Chapman, Co-General Editors of the VCH. The Victoria County History (VCH), is delighted to announce that its national network of place-based history is growing! 125 years after the VCH was founded, over the last few...

Research & Resources News

Bibliography of British and Irish History October 2025 update 

Bibliography of British and Irish History October 2025 update 

What’s new in BBIH?   The October 2025 update to the Bibliography of British and Irish History adds over 5,000 new publications. The new update includes books, journal articles, book chapters and edited collections covering all areas of British and Irish history,...

Bibliography of British and Irish History June 2025 update 

Bibliography of British and Irish History June 2025 update 

The future of BBIH  The IHR are delighted to confirm that it has now signed a new five year agreement with Brepols that secures the future of the Bibliography. Both the IHR and Brepols are very excited about the new opportunities the agreement offers in growing...