History
What is Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving or Thanksgiving Day is an annual national holiday in the United States and Canada that celebrates the harvest and other blessings of the past...
What is The Day of the Dead?
Day of the Dead, or Día de Muertos, is one of the most important celebrations in Mexico. Its origins date back thousands of years, derived...
What Is Diwali?
For people of Indian descent across that country and the world, Diwali is one of the most widely celebrated festivals. The festival, whose name comes...
8 Ways to Support Black History Month
Black History Month is the annual celebration and commemoration of moments in history, achievements and contributions that Black people have made. First brought to the...
ISH’s Statement on Racism
At ISH, our diverse community of staff and students is deeply affected by recent events stemming from the devastating death of an unarmed black man,...
London Etymology
Original Article on The Londonist How did your bit of London get its name? We’ve made a map. The Londonist have published a fair...
Today in hISHtory: Liz Ware
‘Suddenly in October 1948, I received a telephone call from the university, from someone called Mary Trevelyan. She had been appointed by the university to...
Today in hISHtory: Mary Trevelyan
Today marks the anniversary of Mary Trevelyan’s birth, the woman whose achievements are enshrined in the legacy and existence of International Students House. Born on...
The Legacy of ISH
In 1948, the shadow of World War II was still hanging over London. Students from around the world had started to trickle back into the...