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EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY'S HISTORY, CLASSICS AND ARCHAEOLOGY MAGAZINE

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Artichokes, Humours, and Swords: A Look at a Revealing Episode in Caravaggio’s Life

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.
Epilogue to a story of hubris: Italians in Adwa

Emilio Luppino explores how Italy’s colonial ambitions in Africa were impaired by internal divisions, diplomatic failures, and military defeat.
Wolf’s Rain: An Elegy to Lost Dreams

Peiqi An reviews the Japanese animation series Wolf’s Rain.
The role of Khomeini in the 1979 Iranian Revolution

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. However, Norbury also seeks to explore other reasons for revolution, such as Shari’ati’s ideology and secular beliefs.
The art of travel in medieval England – dispelling the myth around medieval travel

Travel is often viewed as a modern phenomenon. Fleur O’Reilly wishes to counter this notion by exploring the various reasons, ranging from pilgrimages to trade, as to why medieval people of all social ranks travelled.
The Glorification of James Marion Sims

James Marion Sims, known as the “Father of American Gynecology,” achieved fame through surgeries on enslaved women, enduring unethical practices. Despite accolades, Eva Beere evaluates how his legacy is marred by exploitation and racial injustices, highlighting profound issues in 19th-century medical ethics.
Dance until you Drop; The Dancing Plague of 1518

Abbie Teal narrates how, in 1518 Strasbourg, a bizarre contagion known as the Dancing Plague caused frenzied dancing and death.
NAGPRA: The Success and Struggle with US Repatriation Legislation

Michaela Hamman discusses how the U.S. government has tried to return Native American human remains and cultural objects taken by museums and institutions.