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Raising the Curtain: Hollywood and American Politics, 1920-60

Written by Jack Bennett. The impact of Hollywood and the film industry today is well known, and felt by all of us, but how did it begin? And what involvement has Hollywood had in American politics?

by Retrospect Journal 22/11/2020 1

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The Mongols: Conflict, Conquest … and What Else?

Written by Amy Hendrie. In the contemporary imagination, the Mongols are famed for their brutality and violence. But is there more to this history than meets the eye?

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Leonardo da Vinci’s Aerodynamic Thought

Written by Kat Jivkova. Leonardo da Vinci is today associated with his career in art, but he spent a considerable amount of time working on the science of flight. Take a look into the development of aerodynamics and the surprising role da Vinci played in its history.

by Retrospect Journal 15/11/2020 0

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Wendell Willkie: The Hidden Architect of Post-war American Internationalism

Written by Fraser Barnes. American bipartisanship is a rare occurrence in today’s polticial climate. However, the often overlooked failed presidential candidate, Wendell Willkie, would prove instrumental in strenghtening Anglo-American relations and forging a new liberal internationalism in the wake of the Second World War.