2025 is the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War – a conflict that defined the twentieth century and still has an influence on relationships and attitudes today.

In this course we welcome academics from institutions across the UK and abroad to contribute to a series of lectures and discussions on aspects of the Second World War. This is not a course about battles but rather about how people engaged with the conflict in different regions, exploring political motivations, cultural responses and social impacts and legacies.  

Topics include: Britain’s Black Market; Japan; The British Empire at War, 1939-1945; Italy; East European Partisans; Music as propaganda; Displaced Persons; and British Conscientious Objectors. 

The course features talks and lectures that you can participate in live or watch on-demand, interactive discussion, plus a curated resource bank of articles, podcasts and visual material. Lectures will take place each week from the end of February to mid May, 7.30–9.00pm, and there will also be two additional daytime workshops. 

Free to HA members, £37 for non-members.

Register your interest today to be notified when booking opens.