HIST0008: Making History 2020/21 Class Blog

  As an international student, I tell people back home in Pakistan that my first year had long, drawn-out, contemplative episodes which oscillated from sad to ebullient. But, what plagued me throughout the first year was a lingering sense of… Continue Reading →

There is an inexhaustible variety of blogs online which have caught the imagination of history buffs for their content and aesthetic. I list some of my favorites below, and why they strike my fancy. http://this-day-in-history.blogspot.com/ This blog focuses on one… Continue Reading →

A day spent “wasted” playing video games or sleeping is the age-old concern of an undergraduate student. How do you prioritize your time so that you can meet the expectations of your friends but also unwind and keep yourself healthy?… Continue Reading →

The originality, personality and vision of a blog dictate how it will be received. Creative ideas are heard and remembered, more than the 100th page of a scholarly article on the archaeo-botanical records of a swamp from ancient Anatolia. Chances… Continue Reading →