The cold February weather has proven to be very beneficial for learning about history, with numerous events organised by both of our branches to offer people some shelter from the frost, wind, and rain!
In Berlin, history network members were present at talks on a variety of subjects, including the modern history of Ethiopia and a lecture about postwar Polish art. Turnout was generally considerable and the feedback positive. The Berlin branch now has 554 members.
The Birmingham branch was also very active: members were present at 5 different lectures and some also have continued to participate in our open forum for gathering historical expertise in the hopes of having a lecture programme of our own. There are now 830 members of the Birmingham branch.
As winter turns to spring, it looks like our activity will be continuing apace, with guided tours and more lecturers being made available for historians in both Berlin and Birmingham. As ever, we are grateful to our organisers, members, and hosts for helping us to bring history alive.
