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The Emperor and His Moonlit Persona: The Evocative Presence of the Moon in Li Yü’s Ci Poetry
The poem “A Joyful Rendezvous” by Li Yü reflects his emotional turmoil during captivity. Peiqi An analyses its lunar imagery and how it symbolises lost grandeur, personal loss, and the ephemeral nature of his former kingdom.
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The Second Sino-Japanese War: Why World War Two Began in 1937
Owen James argues that both China and Japan were crucial players in the outset of World War Two, challenging the Eurocentric narrative of the conflict’s beginnings.
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A History of Skateboarding
Elizabeth Hall explores the emergence of skateboarding, including how it gained mainstream popularity and a notable cultural identity.
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A Cabinet of Rivals – How Theresa May’s plan to emulate Lincoln tore her government apart
Sam Mackenzie discusses how Theresa May sought to emulate Abraham Lincoln’s political strategies, and where she fell short in this regard.
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The Declaration of Independence at 250 – The United States of America’s Unlikely Success in Translating Revolutionary Ideals into Unified Government
The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution are pivotal U.S. documents that transitioned colonial ideals into government structure. The Declaration justified independence, while the Constitution addressed challenges posed by the Articles of Confederation. Together, they articulated democracy’s foundations, although contradictions persist, notably regarding freedom and governance under Trump’s presidency.
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The First Populist Movement in the UK? Ulster Unionism and the Home Rule Crisis, 1910-1914
The article by Darcie Rogers explores Ulster Unionism as Britain’s first populist movement, emerging during the Home Rule crisis in the early 1910s. It highlights the movement’s grassroots participation, militaristic tendencies, and religious undertones, emphasizing its opposition to perceived corruption by the Liberal government and Irish nationalists, shaping Northern Ireland’s political landscape.
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The Evolution of the Showgirl: The History Behind the Las Vegas Stage’s Iconic Women
Millie Oliver details the origins of the showgirls who are so symbolic of Las Vegas, and how modern representations of showgirls demonstrate their cultural evolution.
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‘The Sun King’: A Perspective on How Astronomy Might Help Us Understand This Famous Nickname for Louis XIV
Harry Child explains why the French king Louis XIV was called “The Sun King”
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