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Episode 3: Potatoes: The Global Root

Discover how the potato reshaped agriculture, cuisines, and even history itself.
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Episode 2: The Secret Life of Broccoli

A deep dive into broccoli’s origins, flavour, and surprising cultural journey across continents.
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The Ancient Yew

An exploration of the yew tree’s extraordinary longevity and its deep cultural associations.
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Episode 1: An Introduction to Carrots

A friendly introduction to the humble carrot, exploring its history, uses, and surprising versatility.
Switching Hats

Bringing history to life: the unique work of an archivist with Dr. Alexa Frost

Interested in uncovering the past and keeping history alive? Join us to explore the unique role of archivists and learn how to prepare for a career in this fascinating field of work.
Middle East Centre

The Devaki Jain Lecture - Empowered voices: Jordanian women shaping their future

The Middle East Centre was honoured to host the 2025 Devaki Jain Lecture. This year’s lecture was delivered by Rana Husseini, Jordanian activist, journalist and author.
Middle East Centre

Liberation Theology in Palestine

A paper delivered by Rev. Dr Mitri Alraheb at the Palestine Research Centre symposium held at the MEC on Friday 9 May 2025. This paper was part of a panel chaired by Professor Eugene Rogan.
Middle East Centre

Towards an Inclusive Narrative, History, and Methodology

A paper delivered by Dr Hamdan Taha at the Palestine Research Centre symposium held at the MEC on Friday 9 May 2025. This paper was part of a panel chaired by Professor Eugene Rogan.
Middle East Centre

The Archaeology and History of Palestine - Book introduction

A paper delivered by Dr Iman Saca at the Palestine Research Centre symposium held at the MEC on Friday 9 May 2025. This paper was part of a panel chaired by Professor Eugene Rogan.
Middle East Centre

History of the British Mandate in Palestine

A paper delivered by Dr Issam Nassar at the Palestine Research Centre symposium held at the MEC on Friday 9 May 2025. This paper was part of a panel chaired by Professor Eugene Rogan.
Middle East Centre

New Critical Assessment of the Archaeology and History of Palestine During the Early and Middle Islamic Periods

A paper delivered by Dr Mahmoud Hawari at the Palestine Research Centre symposium held at the MEC on Friday 9 May 2025. This paper was part of a panel chaired by Professor Eugene Rogan.
Middle East Centre

Palestine Research Centre symposium at the MEC – Opening remarks

Speech delivered by H.E. Dr Mohammad Shtayyeh, Chairman of the Palestine Research Centre and former Palestinian Prime Minister, at a symposium held at the MEC on Friday 9 May 2025.
Middle East Centre Booktalk

East of Empire: Egypt, India, and the World between the Wars

In this joint seminar with the Asian Studies Centre, Dr Erin MB O’Halloran, University of Cambridge, presents her new book 'East of Empire' (2025 Stanford University Press). Chaired by Professor Faisal Devji (St Antony’s College).
Middle East Centre

The chaos (fawḍà) Bashshar al-Asad warned against – Damascus University 10th November 2005 – and present-day Syria

On Friday 21 February 2025, Professor Johannes Waardenburg gave the Middle East Centre’s Friday seminar
Asian Studies Centre

The Trial that Shook Britain: How a Court Martial Hastened Acceptance of Indian Independence

Book talk with Ashis Ray
Middle East Centre Booktalk
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Writing Middle Eastern Lives: Biography in Modern Arab History

Sonja Mejcher-Atassi, author of ‘An Impossible Friendship’, Marilyn Booth, author of ‘The Career and Communities of Zaynab Fawwaz’, and Peter Hill, author of ‘Prophet of Reason’, discuss the writing of biography in modern Middle Eastern history.
Middle East Centre Booktalk
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Tahrir, Gaza, and beyond: revolution, liberation, and praxis

Researcher and writer, Rusha Latif, gives a talk based on her new book ‘Tahrir’s Youth: Leaders of a Leaderless Revolution’
Middle East Centre
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From the Cradle to the Street: Family and the 1979 Revolution in Iran

Professor Naghmeh Sohrabi, Charles (Corky) Goodman Professor of Middle East History and Director for Research at the Crown Center for Middle East Studies, Brandeis University, describes the role of the family in the 1979 Revolution in Iran.
Middle East Centre Booktalk
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The challenges of writing Middle East history after 7 October: from Gaza to the climate crisis

Dr Ibrahim Al-Marashi reflects on the process of researching and writing the latest edition of his book, ‘A Concise History of the Middle East’.
Asian Studies Centre

Interview with Robert Bracey on South Asian Coin Collections in the British Museum by Shreya Gupta

This interview discusses the afterlives of coin collections from South Asia held in UK museums today.

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