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The Angus Glens: On the Margins
Written by Mhairi Ferrier. Located on the periphery of the Highlands, the Angus Glens exist in what one might define as the ‘margins’ of this region in a geographical, cultural, and linguistic sense. By looking at the effects of the Highland Clearances and subsequent migration, we can begin to understand the uniqueness of the Glens…
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Alone We Stand, Together We Squabble: In Praise of the Micronation
Written by Jack McGlone. A self-declared micronation is ‘an “unofficial” state which is often very small in size’. However, there is a rich and storied history of the micronation that stretches back centuries.
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Review: Mornings in Jenin
Written by Kvitka Perehinets. Susan Abulhawa’s Mornings in Jenin blurs the line between fact and fiction with its excruciatingly honest portrayal of love in spite of heartbreak, hope in spite of loss, and perseverance in spite of oppression in 1948 Palestine.
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Helen Comes to Troy
Written by Hazel Atkinson. The story of Helen of Troy is one told through generations, but how would she have felt embarking on a new life in Troy? Here, we get the tale anew from her perspective.
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Amazonian Land-Grabbing has a Historical Precedent – It Must have a Modern Solution
Written by Charlie Horlick. Contemporary deforestation of the Amazon Rainforest has precedents in the enclosure movement. We must create modern solutions to this age-old problem.
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Confucianism in Film
Written by Rebeka Luzaityte. The 2016 film, The Throne, examines the connections between Confucian virtues and filial relationships. Its take on the Joseon dynasty’s King Yeongjo reveals some of the agonising decisions required to maintain monarchical continuity.
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Awake, My Lord
Written by Jenn Gosselin. As the day in Ancient Egypt begins, the gods must be tended to. Only precise ritual practice will ensure the Lords of Lords is ready for his adoring children.
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‘Are you a witch or are you a fairy? Or are you the wife of Michael Cleary?’ The Consequences of Belief and Superstition
Written by Melissa Kane. The story of the Tipperary Witchcraft case has caused alarm and intrigue for centuries, but why do we find this horrific tale so interesting? And why has it become synonymous with Irish folklore?
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