Reflections on Identities in History- Identities in Blood

In his fascinating and disturbing article ‘Red Cross, Double Cross’ (published in June 2010’s Journal of American History; containing all references herein), Thomas A....

Reflections on Identities in History

by Fergus Selsdon Games “Civilisation’s going to pieces,” broke out Tom violently. “I’ve gotten to be a terrible pessimist about things. Have you read ‘The Rise of the...

Truth and Judgement in Sherwood Forest: Lessons in Classroom History and Ideology

by Fergus Selsdon Games The story of Robin Hood is among the most familiar in British folklore. Set against the backdrop of twelfth-century English forestry, the cunning Robin...

Constructing Identities that Oppose Constructions

OICD Intern Cristina Cusenza takes on one of the big themes in identity and cultural development: how can we diminish the power of dangerous and divisive singular identities...

Identities Draw Lines in History

By OICD Executive Director, Prof. Bruce White How do you answer the question “where are you from?”. If you are like most people, you’ll answer with the name...