Retrospect
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EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY'S HISTORY, CLASSICS AND ARCHAEOLOGY MAGAZINE

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“It is not good for Francis to be alone […] and in this way Clare was created”: Hagiographical Phenomenon and Saintly Adolescence

Harry Fry examines socio-cultural differences among adolescent saints, revealing a broader understanding beyond elite-centric narratives in medieval hagiography.
Playing God: The “Other Coup” of the Greek Military Junta (1967-1974)

Alexander Stroem traces how, between 1967 and 1974, the Greek Military Junta leveraged religious authority to legitimize and maintain its dictatorial regime.
Women’s Leisure in Nineteenth-Century Britain

Lauren Hood explores the leisure activities of women in nineteenth-century Britain expanded, and how these were influenced by class, gender expectations, and social responsibilities.
From Factory Occupations to Forgotten: The Masculinisation of Scottish Deindustrialisation and the Women This Leaves Behind

Scottish women’s industrial contributions and resistance during deindustrialisation remain largely overshadowed by male-centric narratives. Lauren Hood offers an insight into the participation of women in the process.
Surviving a Breakup: The Maoist Perspective

In 1949, Mao’s victory transformed China, adopting Soviet-style governance. Emilio Luppino explores China’s ‘breakup’ with Soviet rule and the autonomous path charted by Mao.
Choquequirao: Inca Ruins to Rival Machu Picchu

Choquequirao, known as the ‘Cradle of Gold’, may be the Incas’ last refuge, overshadowed by Machu Picchu due to accessibility issues and historical misrepresentations. However, Darcy Gresham brings to attention how the site holds significant archaeological potential and cultural value.
Photography in the Armenian Genocide: Bearing Witness and Preserving Memory

Photography was a crucial medium through which the Armenian Genocide was documented. Lousia Steijger recounts the power of photographs in detailing acts of violence and inspiring humanitarian action.
Reflecting on Germany’s Role in the Collapse of European Peace in 1914

The origins of the First World War are of profound interest to historians. Sarah Zhou argues that German aggression was crucial to the collapse of peace in 1914.