Retrospect
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EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY'S HISTORY, CLASSICS AND ARCHAEOLOGY MAGAZINE

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Transforming Byt? The Zhenotdel, Collectivisation, and Women’s Daily Life in the Soviet Union

Edie Christian explores The Zhenotdel, established in 1919 as the women’s division of the Bolshevik Party, which aimed to promote gender equality in the Soviet Union.
A Short History of the U.S. ‘s ‘Secret War’ in Laos

Roya Kenny outlines a period of significant military activity in Laos and its devastating long-term effects. The text focuses on the extent of the aerial operations, the resulting humanitarian crisis, and the ongoing difficulties the nation faces in recovering from this historical event and its persistent physical remnants.
A Brief Commentary on Helen in Margaret Atwood’s Helen of Troy Does Countertop Dancing and the Influence of Second Wave Feminism

Bethany Hicks-Gravener discusses the influence of second wave feminism on Margaret Atwood’s Helen of Troy Does Countertop Dancing.
Behind the Label: Hugo Boss’s Nazi-Era Past

Arianna North Castell writes about fashion mogul Hugo Boss’s sinister legacy as a member of the Nazi Party.
Taking Up Too Much Space: Rebellion Through the Skirt in the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries

Elizabeth Hill details the motivations behind women wearing large skirts in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, as well as male opposition to this fashion trend.
Piercing Eyes and Polluting Stares: An Exploration of Historic Sight

Abby Hughes explores the concept of seeing in many past cultures.
Feminism in the Algerian War of Independence

Connie Greatrix examines the evolution of Algerian feminism within the anti-colonial struggle, highlighting women’s crucial yet frequently marginalised contributions to liberation. It explores the politicisation of the veil, the complexities of post-independence nation-building, and the enduring efforts of Algerian women to challenge patriarchal structures and assert their political agency.
The Importance of “A Struggle Against a Common Enemy” in Building Coalition Between Mining and Queer Communities During the 1984/5 Miners’ Strike

Lauren Hood examines the miners across Britain who began striking in March 1984 against job cuts, with support from lesbian and gay groups. This formed a coalition based on shared struggles against government oppression and advocating for their communities.