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Islamic Architecture & Europe w/ Diana Darke

21 Oct 2023 – 14:00 BST
Wimbledon BookFest

‘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.

Lancastrians: a history w/ Paul Salveson

7 Jul 2023 – 1:00 - 1:45 PM BST
Northern Coffehouse (online)

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.

Into the Heart of Russia’s Youth w/ Ian Garner

11 Jul 2023 – 9:30 am BST
CSPC

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.

Seeking Refuge w/ Kaamil Ahmed

6 Jul 2023 – 18:30 - 21:00 BST
Root/25

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.

Kenan Malik in conversation w/ Stephen Bush

5 Jul 2023 – 19:30 pm BST
Backstory

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.

Race, Culture and Identity w/ Kenan Malik & Tomiwa Owolade

3 Sep 2023 – 13:00 BST
Queen's Park Book Festival

The past few years have seen issues of race, culture and identity brought to the centre-ground of political and social debate. As these ideas remain contested, two writers have made subtle and compelling cases for a reassessment of the many assumptions that govern these discussions. 

Wren 300 at Wadham w/ Diana Darke

24 Jun 2023 – 10:00 - 14:00 BST
Wadham College, Oxford

Join Diana Darke, author of ‘Stealing from the Saracens’, at a symposium on the life and legacy of Christopher Wren, hosted by Wadham College, Oxford.