Retrospect
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EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY'S HISTORY, CLASSICS AND ARCHAEOLOGY MAGAZINE

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Was the Meiji Restoration actually a revolution?

Darcy Gresham explores the question of whether the Meiji Restoration can be considered a revolution, rather than a restoration.
‘The Four Hundred’ Aristocratic: Reformed Institution or Unmovable Powerhouse?

Harry Fry explores a select group of wealthy and influential people in high society during the Gilded Age in New York known as ‘The Four Hundred’.
The Overlooked History of ‘los Gitanos’ and Flamenco 

Flamenco, popular in modern-day Spain, holds an often-overlooked deep history with the marginalised ‘los Gitanos’ community, with roots tracing back to the medieval period. Isabelle Shaw explores these origins and their significance in the history of flamenco.
Comuna 13: Exploring the history of Medellín’s most famous district

Medellín is a city famous for its links to the Colombian drug trade. Meenaskshi Normalan discusses the history of Comuna 13, one of Medellín’s most notorious districts.
Not Quite Champing at the Bit: The Horse Statue that took Half a Millennium to Complete

Of the many notable inventions of Leonardo Da Vinci, one of the least focused on was a statue of a horse that was destroyed during a war between Italy and France. Kate Jensen discusses the complex reconstruction of the Sforza Horse statue 500 years after it had been destroyed.
Egyptian Glam Rockers! – Glitter’s historically entrancing power of expression

From birthday parties to disco nights, glitter is a ubiquitous visual art used in a wide variety of ways. Tilly Bankes provides a brighter lens on history of these flashy sparkles.
Anne of Cleves: Sociologically, Psychologically, and Reality

Anne of Cleves, often overlooked amidst the other five wives of Henry VIII, is remembered primarily as “the ugly one”. Harry Fry challenges this perception and highlights the need for a revisionist history of Anne.
Writing a Manifesto for Fun and Profit: What Dada Can Teach Us About Meme Culture

Memes are amongst the most trivial yet entertaining aspects of internet culture. Karen Buecking explores the potential power of the meme as it relates to the Dada movement in early twentieth century art.