Retrospect
Journal.

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY'S HISTORY, CLASSICS AND ARCHAEOLOGY MAGAZINE

The Creation of Woman and Language that Shaped Her

Arianna North Castell explores how language has shaped the expectations and status of women in society
The Politics of Faith in Constantine’s Rome

Tara Laize studies how Constantine’s reign transformed the Roman Empire by institutionalising Christianity, bringing together faith and politics in his policies.
Intellect in Paint: The Renaissance and the Rise of the Artist

Lydia Collier-Wood discusses how the Renaissance redefined the role of the artist as transitioning from craft to intellectual pursuit, exemplified by Botticelli and Signorelli.
Akbar’s Reign: Shifts in Imperial Identity

Yash Deshpande explores the ways in which Akbar’s reign marked a significant shift towards Hindustani culture, which ultimately transformed the Mughal Empire into a more inclusive state.
The Millennium Clock Tower: Your Journey through the Past 1000 Years

Freia Nilsson writes the first of a five-part fiction series on the Millennium Clock Tower.
Ruffling Feathers: To what extent was the peacock revolution truly a lasting challenge to conformity?

Emily Borg discusses what the Peacock Revolution is and how it marked a bold transformation in men’s fashion.
Film Review: Red River (1948)

Emily Martin writes a film review for the movie Red River.
Doomsday: A Lifestyle for Some, a Joke to Others

Elizabeth Hall breaks down what layers of conspiracy, religion, and emotions go into the recurring Doomsday phenomenon.