About us

History Matters is a shared blog from the Department of History, University of Sheffield. Written by Sheffield historians (staff, students, alumni, and friends), here you’ll find cutting-edge research, the history behind the headlines, and why we think history really matters.

The current blog editor is Sebastian Gehrig and the assistant editor is Jamie Lee Jenkins. If you would like to get in touch, they’d be delighted to hear from you.

Disclaimer

The opinions expressed on this website are those of the author and do not represent the official views of the University of Sheffield or the Department of History.

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