Month: February 2021
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Walking in the Shadows: Britain’s Corpse Roads
Written by Hazel Atkinson. The old corpse roads of Northern England are situated between myth and memory, often becoming the topic of ‘folk horror’ discussions online. These paths marked the route of corpses on their way to burial, but what can they teach us about different methods of history?
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“Deviant” Representation & Narrative Reclamation
Written by Justin Biggi. The Dionysian frescoes housed in Pompeii’s Villa of the Mysteries have confused scholars since their discovery. Yet, work by artists involved in the Visual AIDS collective may offer one route to interpreting these Ancient frescoes.
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Lay Conflicts and Responses to the Protestant Reformation
Written by Nikita Nandanwad. Lay responses to the Protestant Reformation were wide-ranging. Some responded with violent iconoclasm whilst others syncretised their religious beliefs.
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The Art of Power Dressing
Written by Sophie Whitehead. Women’s fashion has transformed over the last century. From corsets to trousers, changes in fashion have often reflected changes in society.
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Gender Nonconforming Lives in Interwar Germany
Written by Connor Wimblett. Throughout the interwar period, transgender people in Germany were able to express their gender identities in new ways. The Institut für Sexualwissenschaft in Berlin was a key space and leader in queer research and healthcare.
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The Corn Idol
Written by Jenn Gosselin. This historical piece looks at the rituals surrounding agriculture in Latin America, examining the practices from the perspective of the Corn Idol.
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Mercury Murder Mystery: An Analysis of the Demise of Tycho Brahe
Written by Kat Jivkova. The death of Tycho Brahe has been discussed for centuries, with recent forensic advancements allowing for a re-examination of the unfortunate circumstances surrounding his demise.
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“Undeniable community service”: It’s A Sin and the Forgotten Women of the AIDS Crisis
Written by Ruby Hann. Russel T. Davies’ series It’s a Sin has captured the hearts of the British public with its tender portrayal of the HIV/AIDS crisis in the LGBT+ community. Yet, where are the women? Women were active throughout the crisis and it’s time that work was represented in the national conversation.
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