Photo above: On August 28, 1982, scores of American veterans and their wives returned to Ridgewell to dedicate a memorial to the 381st Bomb Group. They were led by their former chaplain, James Good Brown, dressed in his ‘pinks and greens’. (Author’s collection) When we think of World War II, iconic images of aircraft soaring… Read More »Discover 5 Little-Known Facts about the 381st Bomb Group
Society’s development has accelerated at warp speed over recent decades… but our brains can’t keep up. Surgeon-turned-pilot Niall Downey discusses aviation’s no-shame system for managing inevitable mistakes in the workplace.
Uncover the story of Operation Nightingale, the first and largest wellbeing initiative for military servicemen and women using archaeology, and discover how excavating an archaeological trench can be the perfect way for armed forces veterans to begin digging their way out of the trenches of their previous experiences on their journey to recovery. By the… Read More »Changing Veterans’ Futures through Digging up the Past: The Inspiring Story of Operation Nightingale
How did obedience training for dogs develop after World War II? What role did military dogs play in shaping obedience training? When did formal obedience trials begin and who were initially allowed to compete? Join us as we explore the history of obedience training, from its military origins to its expansion into various dog sports,… Read More »From War Zones to Living Rooms: A Historical Journey of Obedience Training
In the first of this two-part blog series, Co-Author Andrew Sangster casts a surprising new light on the legendary leaders who spearheaded the Italian campaign… Were they really as legendary as they first seem?
20 years after the start of the Iraq War, Military Historian and former London Police Officer Julian Whippy is hoping to amend the Americentric post-war media portrayal of the Iraq War with his new book Burning Horizon.
What do Charles Edward Stuart, members of the Mosley family, and Sid James have in common? At some point they all, most likely, occupied the Henry VII and Elizabeth of York Marriage Bed. The bed was rediscovered in 2010 and is widely considered to be one of the most important pieces of furniture in Medieval… Read More »Footboards, Film Props and Fragments: Exploring English Medieval Furniture
Only authentic gold is tarnish-free, and the Golden Age of Hollywood was anything but. Discover the glamour, innovation, misconduct, and legacy of this pivotal era of filmmaking through the lens of the pioneering women that made it with this reading list!
In honour of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating some of the remarkable women who have contributed to, written, and edited publications for Oxbow Books; women who have brought new archaeological ideas, insight and information to your bookshelves. Discover more about their fascinating lives, works and achievements. April Nowell Dr April Nowell is… Read More »Women’s History Month: Author Spotlight
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