BAFTA-winning BBC historian and acclaimed public intellectual Professor David Olusoga OBE is set to visit Oxford this summer with his powerful new live show, History’s Missing Chapters.
The event takes place on Thursday 3rd July 2025 at the Sheldonian Theatre, one of Oxford’s most iconic venues, and promises to challenge and expand the stories we think we know about British and global history.
What Is History’s Missing Chapters About?
In this compelling talk, Olusoga will examine how and why some people and events are remembered, and why others are forgotten.
- Drawing on examples from:
- The World Wars
- The Industrial Revolution
- The Colonial Era
He will reveal the ‘missing persons’ of history, those whose stories have been side-lined or erased.
About David Olusoga
Professor David Olusoga is a BAFTA-winning broadcaster, best-selling author, and one of the UK’s most recognisable public historians.
He has authored or co-authored eight major works, including:
- Black & British: A Forgotten History
- The World’s War
- The Kaiser’s Holocaust
- Black & British: A Short Essential History
He is also widely known for presenting landmark BBC series such as:
- Union with David Olusoga
- Empire
- A House Through Time
Olusoga is a Professor of Public History at the University of Manchester, a Fellow of the British Academy, and a columnist for The Observer. He has contributed regularly to The Guardian, BBC History Magazine, The New Statesman, and The Voice.
He is also co-host of the popular Goalhanger podcast, Journey Through Time, with fellow historian Professor Sarah Churchwell.
Awards and Recognition
David Olusoga has been honoured with:
- The British Academy President’s Medal
- The Royal Historical Society’s Norton Medlicott Medal
- Fellowship of the Royal Society of Literature, Royal Historical Society, and Royal Society of Arts
Celebrity Traitors 2025 Appearance
Olusoga has recently made headlines with the announcement of his upcoming appearance on Celebrity Traitors UK 2025, a surprise crossover moment that has sparked renewed public interest in his work and persona.
Event Info & Booking
David Olusoga Brings ‘History’s Missing Chapters
- Location: Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford
- Date: Thursday, 3 July 2025
- Time: 19:30pm
- Book here: sheldonian.ox.ac.uk/event/david-olusoga-historys-missing-chapters
Reasons to Attend?
- Gain new perspectives on history and public memory
- Experience one of the UK’s most compelling storytellers live
- Engage with thought-provoking ideas in an iconic academic setting
This event is a must for local educators, history enthusiasts and students
