HST267: Intro to Traditional Japan
From earliest times to 1850
Good morning, historians of East Asia! Based on what I see on the check-in whiteboards at the start of sessions, and because this aligns with my own experience at the moment, I can safely conclude we’re really in the deepest Continue Reading … …
Good morning, historians of East Asia! Do you know The Oatmeal? Probably you’ve seen some of his drawings, but didn’t realize. Matthew Inman’s style is very recognizable. He’s just created a series to mark the ten-year anniversary, and the theme Continue Reading … …
Good morning, historians of East Asia! Today I’d like to point out a couple of good sources of free entertainment, just in case you’ve had enough of Tiktok videos (is that possible?) and Tiger King-like docu drama. Taking breaks is Continue Reading … …
Good morning, historians of East Asia! Good news! No, not the Easter Bunny (sorry!) But over the Easter weekend I was able to work through the backlog of feedback I owed you on your projects or assignments, that was in Continue Reading … …
Good morning, historians of East Asia! There won’t be a daily briefing tomorrow, because there are no classes. But there is one for today! I think I found the reason why many of you have your camera turned off during Continue Reading … …
Good morning, historians of East Asia! Many of you are embarking on writing projects towards the end of the semester, so here’s some fun writing advice: If you are tempted to use “expensive words”, think again: are you trying to Continue Reading … …
Good morning historians of East Asia! Not a tech-tip today, but a writing tip. If you think your writing isn’t as good as you’d like it to be, remember that all published pieces you look at have started out as Continue Reading … …
Good morning historians of East Asia! I hope you managed to sneak in a bit of sunshine over the weekend, despite the stay-at-home/shelter-in-place/lockdown orders that are probably in place in your area. No great words of wisdom this morning, other Continue Reading … …
Dear historians of East Asia, Woohoo! We made it through another week! (Ok, historians of Korea have one more session but by 12.15pm they can join in the celebrations. I thought you might appreciate this handy tip on how to Continue Reading … …
Dear historians of East Asia, I saw this comic the other day and though it was rather funny and informative. (It would be even better if it said toiletpaper instead of pasta!) I hope you enjoy it! HST107: Zoomzoom at Continue Reading … …
