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EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY'S HISTORY, CLASSICS AND ARCHAEOLOGY MAGAZINE

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The Swedish Problem: A Brief History of Swedish Islamophobia and its Modern Repercussions

Alexander Stroem gives an overview of the history of Islamophobia in light of the country’s current political climate.
Gluck – A Forgotten Queer Artist of the 1920s

Fleur O’Reilly explores the life and works of British queer artist Gluck, who defied gender expectations in both her personal life, but also in her original and distinct artworks.
The Assassination of Patrice Lumumba and the Legacy of Neocolonialism in the Congo

With the recent anniversary of the assassination of Patrice Lumumba, the first democratically elected prime minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Edie Christian explores the enduring legacies of Cold War power struggles and neo-colonialism.
From Mexico to Greenland: A History of American Expansionism

American Expansionism has a long, and often violent, history. Eva Beere charts the development of the idea of ‘Manifest Destiny’, noting its relevance to contemporary politics.
Catullus and The Poetae Novi: Revolutionary Sentimentalism

Emilio Luppino explores how the Neoteric poets revolutionized Roman poetry by shifting its focus from grand political themes to personal expression and refined aesthetics.
Lilith: Mother of Demons, Wife of Adam

Abbie Teal tells a fictional retelling of the fall of Lilith who, according to Jewish mythology, was Adam’s first wife in the Garden of Eden.
Beyond Devotion: The Multifaceted Functions of Early Netherlandish Altarpieces

At first glance, early Netherlandish Altarpieces seem to have primarily devotional and religious functions. However, they also have more subtle societal purposes, representing a community’s collective identity. Emily Jones explores the fascinatingly intricate and diverse meanings behind these cultural artefacts.
A Short History of the Toy Soldier

What is the relationship between toy soldiers, militarisation, and masculinity? Olivia Hiskett traces the toys influence on gender identities from the nineteenth century to today, outlining how they influence cultural perceptions of war.