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The spirit of ‘45
Ahead of the release of Ken Loach's new film celebrating the post-war foundation of Britain's welfare state, a new H&P opinion piece by Bryce Evans of Liverpool Hope University explores the myths and realities of The Spirit of '45, in film, popular culture and modern politics.
Read MoreIs modern childhood ending too soon?
In the wake of a Netmums survey revealing that many parents feel modern childhood is over by the age of 12, Kate Bradley of Kent University puts their concerns into historical perspective. She argues that Netmums are 'mourning a golden age of childhood that never existed'.
Read MoreThe British people and the League of Nations: democracy, citizenship and internationalism
Helen McCarthy considers the challenges of balancing foreign policy imperatives and democratic practices through the lens of the League of Nations Union (LNU).
Read MoreMeet the history programmers
BBC Radio 4 producers will visit King's College London on 23 May (10.30-12) to meet H&P historians.
Read MoreH&P historians in the news
H&P historians have featured in local, national and international media this spring. From Luddism, monarchy, marriage and perpetual bonds, to Margaret Thatcher and Jim Callaghan, our historians' research has caught the eye of editors and contributed to public debate.
Read MoreTaking The Long View
BBC Radio 4 will visit King's College London on 28 March to meet H&P historians and discover interesting research that might feature on The Long View.
Read MoreAIDS@30: Events series at King’s
'AIDS@30: Three Decades of Responding to HIV/AIDS' marks 30 years since the initial recognition of the epidemic, offering an opportunity for activists, health care professionals, and historians to reflect on their experiences – considering what new perspective(s) history can offer.
Read MoreH&P historian puts the marginalisation of Gypsies and Travellers under the spotlight
Becky Taylor, of Birkbeck College, looks at the reasons why Gypsies and Travellers have become more marginalised rather than less over the last century, in the context of the site at Dale Farm in Essex – and looks at the reasons behind social prejudices againt them.
Read MoreThe riots on record: H&P historian in The Guardian and BBC R4
Andrew Davies, of the University of Liverpool, puts David Cameron's comments about gang culture under the historical spotlight – looking at the nineteenth century story of gangs and asking what we can learn today.
Read MoreConsultancy opportunity: History & Policy partnership with Cabinet Office
History & Policy is seeking a dynamic and confident historian to help advance our relationship with Cabinet Office.
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