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...
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,...
Tips for Teaching and Assessing with Old Bailey Online

Tips for Teaching and Assessing with Old Bailey Online

Digital archives have transformed how history is taught. Among the most impressive and accessible resources is Old Bailey Online, a searchable collection of nearly 200,000 trial reports from London’s Central Criminal Court. It offers an unparalleled window into the...
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...