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Defecting from the Soviet Union: The Story of Rudolf Nureyev’s Escape
Annika Rasmussen tells the story of ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev.
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An “Irresponsible” Miracle: The Economics of the Brazilian Military Dictatorship (1964-1985)
Alexander Stroem examines the economic policies and consequences of Brazil’s military dictatorship.
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The Cone-Shaped Hennin: A Small History of a Big Hat
The Hennin is a staple of children’s fancy dress. Elida Lyons offers an explanation as to why this hat dominates the imagery of medieval fashion.
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The Ancient Greek Guide to Creation (and a little beyond)
In this fiction piece, Arianna North Castell offers a quick-witted retelling of the creation of humanity, as understood in Greek mythology.
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A Trip Down Gin Lane: An Enquiry into British Boozing
Alcohol consumption is central to British national self-conception and military culture. Olivia Hiskett traces the contentious moral history of alcohol from the eighteenth century to the present.
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Rethinking the Nahda: Decentring Europe in the Arab Renaissance
The Nahda, also known as the Arab Renaissance, was a set of reforms surrounding education, traditional thought and culture. Olivia Norbury explores the differing perspectives of historians on the Arab Renaissance, with many viewing it as a complicated and nuanced process of modernisation.
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The English Dream of Utopia
Fleur O’Reilly tracks the meanings behind the English dream of Utopia, from the Greek translation, through the sixteenth century and the Industrial Revolution.
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The Court of King Henry VIII and the Importance of Dynastic Portraiture
The Tudor dynasty leveraged portraiture to assert their legitimacy and power, with images emphasizing ancestry and wealth. Emily Jones considers portraits of Henry VIII and his heirs as not only symbolising dynastic continuity but also reinforcing monarchical authority and stability throughout turbulent political times.
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