Category: Academic
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Sun to Silence: Türkiye’s Embarrassing Attempt at Creating a New Language
Language evolution has been a remarkable part of human history that has played a major role in developing new identities and ways of expression. Ami John discusses how the attempt to create a state-sponsored language theory in Turkey ultimately failed.
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“Princess, Queen, Icon”: Has Popular Culture Transformed How We Think of the Monarch?
Logan McKinnon’s piece discusses Andy Warhol’s artistic portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II, exploring how his work reflects cultural commentary, the fusion of art and consumerism, and the evolving image of the monarchy within the context of popular culture.
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Torches of Freedom: Smoking and Female Masculinity in France’s Early Twentieth Century
The cultural symbol of the cigarette is most often associated with men. Leila Hajek recasts the cultural history of the cigarette, discussing women’s appropriation of the traditionally masculine aesthetic in early-twentieth century France.
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The Venice Charter 1964: Its Place in Modern-Day Heritage Preservation
Emma Donaldson explores how the challenges of post-war Europe prompted the evolution of heritage preservation through the Venice Charter.
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A Mother’s Final Words: Letters from Salonica’s Holocaust
Thessaloniki’s Jewish community thrived until WWII, facing destruction from Nazis. Arianna North Castell takes us through the letters of three Jewish mothers that reveal love and resilience amidst tragic deportations.
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Cycles of Displacement in the Rwandan Refugee Crises
The persisting conflict in Rwanda amounting to the genocide of 1994 caused one of the largest refugee crises in modern history. Louisa Steijger recounts the history leading up to the refugee crisis and analyses the wavering efficacy of aid agencies during large-scale humanitarian conflicts.
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How the UK Failed to Destroy Supranationalism in Europe
The United Kingdom’s involvement with both mainland Europe and the European Union has always been complicated. Connie Greatrix analyses the UK’s hostility towards supranationalism and bureaucratic systems, and how this has affected foreign policy and international relations.
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Nomadic and Nostalgic: How Pre-Islamic Arabian Poetry Reflected and Reinforced the Contemporary Bedouin Lifestyle
Nostalgia is a strong concept that can greatly impact perceptions of past civilizations. Manahil Masood analyses how Pre-Islamic Arabian poetry had lasting impacts on Arabian perceptions of tribal lifestyles.
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