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The Greatest State Robbery in History: Imelda Marcos and the Legacy of Excess
Phillippine President Ferdinand Marcos and First Lady Imedla Marcos stole up to $10 billion in public funds before fleeing the country in 1986. Jake Beecroft explores the legacy of Imelda Marcos and how she continues to remain at-large.
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Rejecting Historical Conventionality under the 4B Movement and Hell Joseon: Evaluating the Rationale and Success of South Korean Youths in Performing Social Inactivity through these Frameworks
The 4B Movement and Hell Joseon reflect South Korean youths’ discontent against patriarchy, advocating for female empowerment, identity reconstruction, and societal escape from traditional norms. Harry Fry examines the success of these moments and their impact on youth experiences.
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Isabel of Castile: Confronting the Myth of the Catholic Queen
Isabel of Castile’s legacy is complex, seen as both a powerful leader and a religious oppressor. Arianna North Castell explores the myths surrounding the infamous queen.
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V. S. Naipul’s A Bend in the River: The Necessity of the Attempt
History can be used as tool for modernization and for tradition. Kate Phillips analyzes V.S. Naipul’s A Bend in the River to illustrate this dichotomy in a newly independent African country following decolonization.
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The Eleusinian Mysteries: A Journey Through Death and Rebirth
Ami John takes us through the Eleusinian Mysteries, which centered on Demeter and Persephone, emphasizing death, rebirth, and community through transformative rituals and secrets.
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“Representative of an Entire Epoch”: Reflecting on the Complicated Nature of Queerness in Weimar Germany through Culture
Logan McKinnon examines queer identities in Weimar Germany through art and cinema, highlighting societal fears, oppression, and the pursuit of love.
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Eyes on the Storm: George Harrison’s and Ravi Shankar’s Concert for Bangladesh
Musicians have used their celebrity presence to advocate for various causes and draw attention to issues around the word. Sam Marks analyzes one of the earliest examples of a modern charity concerts, George Harrison’s Concert for Bangladesh.
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A Half-Century of Ceefax: The World’s First Teletext Service Celebrates its 50th Birthday!
The Information Age has brought about many new ways of communicating between one another. Sam Marks details the story of the Ceefax teletext and how it has been overlooked by the rapid changes in media platforms.
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