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The Nigerian Civil War, 1967-1970, arose from tensions between different and diverse ethnic groups following a forced union by British colonial powers. These struggles continued post Nigerian independence, and Louisa Steijger explores…
The Nigerian Civil War, 1967-1970, arose from tensions between different and diverse ethnic groups following a forced union by British colonial powers. These struggles continued post Nigerian independence, and Louisa Steijger explores…
The American legal system in the South before the Civil War was highly inconsistent, especially in term of rape and consent laws. Eva Beere explores these antebellum rape laws, and how Black women received less legal…
The American legal system in the South before the Civil War was highly inconsistent, especially in term of rape and consent laws. Eva Beere explores these antebellum rape laws, and how Black women received less legal…
Harry Fry contextualises Catherine de Medici's tears upon the death of her husband within early modern thinking about, and historiographical frameworks on emotion.
Harry Fry contextualises Catherine de Medici's tears upon the death of her husband within early modern thinking about, and historiographical frameworks on emotion.
Olivia Norbury uncovers the untold history of slavery in British country houses.
Olivia Norbury uncovers the untold history of slavery in British country houses.
Fleur O'Reilly explores Alfred the Great’s legacy as a unifier and educational reformer and how his reign shaped England's identity and history.
Fleur O'Reilly explores Alfred the Great’s legacy as a unifier and educational reformer and how his reign shaped England's identity and history.
The tumultuous Scottish succession crisis from 1093-1097 saw multiple kings perish amid violent conflicts. Harry Child highlights how this was an apt end to the eleventh century in Scotland.
The tumultuous Scottish succession crisis from 1093-1097 saw multiple kings perish amid violent conflicts. Harry Child highlights how this was an apt end to the eleventh century in Scotland.
Edinburgh has historically been known as 'Auld Reekie,' owing to the fact that for most of its existence it smelled awful. Ailsa Fraser explores how Dr Henry Littlejohn, the city's first Medical Officer, helped to…
Edinburgh has historically been known as 'Auld Reekie,' owing to the fact that for most of its existence it smelled awful. Ailsa Fraser explores how Dr Henry Littlejohn, the city's first Medical Officer, helped to…
Emily Jones charts the evolution of Feminist Art from the late 1960s, emphasising women's marginalisation in the male-dominated art world and analysing work notably by the Guerrilla Girls, Valie Export, and Martha Rosler.
Emily Jones charts the evolution of Feminist Art from the late 1960s, emphasising women's marginalisation in the male-dominated art world and analysing work notably by the Guerrilla Girls, Valie Export, and Martha Rosler.
Arianna North Castell discusses the impact of the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) on Catalan identity and resilience through visual records, particularly photographs by Antoni Campañà. These images reveal women's…
Arianna North Castell discusses the impact of the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) on Catalan identity and resilience through visual records, particularly photographs by Antoni Campañà. These images reveal women's…
Edie Christian explores the historical impact of the Opium Wars and the role of the East India Company in shaping China's vulnerabilities and attitudes towards the West. The legacy of British imperialism…
Edie Christian explores the historical impact of the Opium Wars and the role of the East India Company in shaping China's vulnerabilities and attitudes towards the West. The legacy of British imperialism…
Daisy Gillam explores the historical and cultural transformation of what a witch is.
Daisy Gillam explores the historical and cultural transformation of what a witch is.
Flora Gilchrist explores the legacy of the Harlem Renaissance through the work of African American artist Aaron Douglas and Charles Henry Alston.
Flora Gilchrist explores the legacy of the Harlem Renaissance through the work of African American artist Aaron Douglas and Charles Henry Alston.
Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. President, served from 1977 to 1981, was a vocal critic of his successors, including Donald Trump. Sam Mackenzie explores the political shift which occurred following…
Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. President, served from 1977 to 1981, was a vocal critic of his successors, including Donald Trump. Sam Mackenzie explores the political shift which occurred following…
Leila Hajek delves into the life and legacy of Croatian artist Nasta Rojc, who was negated from the art history canon due to her gender, sexuality and identity as Eastern European. Hajek explores her life, legacy and her significant…
Leila Hajek delves into the life and legacy of Croatian artist Nasta Rojc, who was negated from the art history canon due to her gender, sexuality and identity as Eastern European. Hajek explores her life, legacy and her significant…
The Iranian Revolution of 1979, led by Ruhollah Musavi Khomeini, drastically altered women's rights, particularly the rights of middle- and upper-class women. Yael Frankie discusses the previous regime, the…
The Iranian Revolution of 1979, led by Ruhollah Musavi Khomeini, drastically altered women's rights, particularly the rights of middle- and upper-class women. Yael Frankie discusses the previous regime, the…
Angelina Castrucci explores Walter Rodney’s book 'How Europe Underdeveloped Africa'.
Angelina Castrucci explores Walter Rodney’s book 'How Europe Underdeveloped Africa'.
Lauren Hood's review of Alice Loxton's "Uproar!" explores the impactful evolution of British satire in the 18th century, highlighting the influential careers of artists Rowlandson, Gillray, and Cruikshank amidst…
Lauren Hood's review of Alice Loxton's "Uproar!" explores the impactful evolution of British satire in the 18th century, highlighting the influential careers of artists Rowlandson, Gillray, and Cruikshank amidst…
The women of the Mexican Revolution, often overlooked, were crucial to the war effort. Arianna North Castell reviews the book 'Cartucho' by Nellie Campobello, who was a child during the conflict. North Castell explores…
The women of the Mexican Revolution, often overlooked, were crucial to the war effort. Arianna North Castell reviews the book 'Cartucho' by Nellie Campobello, who was a child during the conflict. North Castell explores…
Kate Taylor explores the origins and evolution of British Summer Time (BST).
Kate Taylor explores the origins and evolution of British Summer Time (BST).
Sam Mackenzie vividly reconstructs the tragic events of the massacre at Wounded KNee.
Sam Mackenzie vividly reconstructs the tragic events of the massacre at Wounded KNee.
Logan McKinnon explores how hiking can be understood as a radical act of reclaiming nature, fostering freedom and equality while challenging societal norms and structures.
Logan McKinnon explores how hiking can be understood as a radical act of reclaiming nature, fostering freedom and equality while challenging societal norms and structures.
Helene Chaligne examines one particularly strange moment in Caravaggio's life, in which a debate about the preparation of artichokes led to a Roman brawl.
Helene Chaligne examines one particularly strange moment in Caravaggio's life, in which a debate about the preparation of artichokes led to a Roman brawl.
Emilio Luppino explores how Italy's colonial ambitions in Africa were impaired by internal divisions, diplomatic failures, and military defeat.
Emilio Luppino explores how Italy's colonial ambitions in Africa were impaired by internal divisions, diplomatic failures, and military defeat.
Peiqi An reviews the Japanese animation series Wolf's Rain.
Peiqi An reviews the Japanese animation series Wolf's Rain.
The 1979 Iranian Revolution resulted in the toppling of the Pahlavi dynasty and the creation of the Islamic Republic. Olivia Norbury acknowledges Khomeini's role in unifying the Iranian people and cementing the ideology of political Islam.…
The 1979 Iranian Revolution resulted in the toppling of the Pahlavi dynasty and the creation of the Islamic Republic. Olivia Norbury acknowledges Khomeini's role in unifying the Iranian people and cementing the ideology of political Islam.…