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Why did Women Embrace Sexual Renunciation in Late Antiquity?
Harry Fry delves into the complex dynamics of women’s choice regarding sexual renunciation in Late Antiquity.
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A Voice Beyond the Wall
“Can you tell me what you feel about tonight?” In this fiction piece, Ambrose Brown explores the hope and heartache of those separated by the Berlin Wall.
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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Underworld
Are you planning on taking a quick trip to the Underworld? Arianna North Castell’s overview of what you’ll find is invaluable reading before you set off on your journey!
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Morrissey’s Muse: The Playwright Who Inspired the Smiths’ Discography
The playwright Shelagh Delaney is the hidden influence behind much of the Smiths’ discography. Naomi Wallace details Delaney’s bold and devastating dramatic style, making the case for her enduring legacy.
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The Skull Chalice: Khan Krum and the Demise of Emperor Nikephoros
According to Theophanes the Confessor, a Byzantine chronicler, Khan Krum severed the head of the Emperor Nikephoros during their final battle and used his skull as a chalice. Kat Jivkova examines the authenticity of this medieval tale.
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Disability and the Social Hierarchy of Ancient Greece
Ancient Greek society was of a distinctly hierarchical nature. Kate Jensen examines how disability interacted within this hierarchy.
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Napoleon: The Importance of Historical Accuracy in Contemporary Film
Megan Crutchley reviews Ridley Scott’s Napolean and tackles the question of historical accuracy and its importance in films about the past.
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She Writes in White Ink: Dreams, Fantasy, and Sensation in Hélène Cixous’ The Laugh of Medusa
Hélène Cixous’ essay The Laugh of Medusa argues that women must use their bodies as a means of communication. Georgia Smith explores the influence of Cixous on intellectual history and philosophy.
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