Professor Michael Dillon is a historian and biographer specialising in the history, politics and society of China Shanghai has had an extraordinary history. The squalor and sleaze of the early…
ALTAI: Hunters and Herders of Mongolia - join us for this online talk with British photojournalist Claire Thomas on 18 June 2026 at 15.00 BST. Recently published by Hemeria, Claire's book invites us into the highlands, homes, and hearts of ethnic Kazakh herders. Find out more in the comments.
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Catch up on yesterday's fascinating discussion between Sophie Ibbotson and author and journalist Joe Luc Barnes, exploring his new book, Farewell to Russia: A Journey Through the Former USSR. Link in the comments. #FormerUSSR #Russia #BookTalk
Martin Purbrick investigates the murky tale of an alleged deal between the British authorities in Hong Kong and triad organised crime groups during the Japanese invasion in 1941. Link in comments. #AsianStudies #HongKong
Treaty ports, revolution, gangland intrigue and economic change shaped Shanghai. Professor Michael Dillon traces its journey from colonialism to reform and resurgence - and what it may signal for China’s future. Link in comments. #Shanghai #China #ChineseHistory
From Arctic Siberia’s frozen roads to wartime propaganda echo chambers, a hike becomes an unintended journey into a war-torn psychological landscape. Charlie Walker reflects on a 600-mile trek across Yakutia after the Ukraine invasion. Link in comments. #Russia #UkraineWar #Siberia
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