History of Science: Rethinking the Origins of Plate Tectonics

History of Science: Rethinking the Origins of Plate Tectonics

Many historians have thought that U.S. Navy funding of oceanography paved the way for plate tectonic theory.  By funding extensive investigations of the deep ocean, Navy support enabled scientists to discover and understand sea-floor magnetic stripes, the...
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...
New Books in the IHR Library: Queer History

New Books in the IHR Library: Queer History

This blog post was written by Lara Short, Graduate Trainee Library Assistant at the Institute of Historical Research, in March 2025, in connection with LGBTQ+ History Month. These recent additions to the IHR Library uncover hidden stories, challenge narratives, and...
Bibliography of British and Irish History February 2025 update 

Bibliography of British and Irish History February 2025 update 

What’s new in BBIH?   The February 2025 update to the Bibliography of British and Irish History adds 3,736 new publications. The new update includes books, journal articles, book chapters, and edited collections covering all areas of British and Irish history,...