Join historian and ‘Citizen of London’ author Michael McCarthy at this year’s Gloucester History Festival as he follows the clues to discover the real Dick Whittington.
Join us for a talk with the editors and authors of the recently published book, ‘Ambedkar in London,’ a rich and detailed exploration of Dr Bhimrao R. Ambedkar’s ideas around caste, law, religion, democracy and race, as developed while studying in the imperial capital.
‘Stealing from the Saracens’ author, broadcaster and Middle Eastern specialist Diana Darke traces the Arab and Islamic roots of Europe’s architectural heritage in this illustrated talk.
We’re joined by our first return speaker, Paul Salveson FRSA, a historian and writer. His latest work, Lancastrians. Mills, Mines and Minarets: A New History, is a landmark new history of the great English county of Lancashire, exploring its people’s impact on Britain and beyond.
Dr. Garner discusses his new book, the rise of fascism, and what it means for the war in Ukraine. He will be in conversation with Joshua C. Huminski, the Director of the Mike Rogers Center for Intelligence & Global Affairs.
This is a timely discussion on the global refugee crisis highlighting Kaamil Ahmed’s book on the Rohingya. Speakers will explore other communities who have been displaced and are seeking refuge.
Writer and lecturer Kenan Malik talks to Stephen Bush, FT columnist and ex-New Statesman newsletter writer, about today’s heated debates on race, culture, whiteness and privilege.
Writer and activist Kenan Malik’s new book, Not So Black and White, offers “a history of race from white supremacy to identity politics.” He joins Camila Bassi to discuss the book’s themes.
