Retrospect
Journal.

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY'S HISTORY, CLASSICS AND ARCHAEOLOGY MAGAZINE

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Anatomy of a Cloud: The Invisible Infrastructure of Everyday Life

Wi-Fi is perhaps the most important, yet most obscure, infrastructural advancement of the 21st Century. Ailsa Fraser examines the physical structures associated with information age technology and how it has impacted the environment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.