Category: Academic
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Reflecting on Germany’s Role in the Collapse of European Peace in 1914
The origins of the First World War are of profound interest to historians. Sarah Zhou argues that German aggression was crucial to the collapse of peace in 1914.
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Photography in the Armenian Genocide: Bearing Witness and Preserving Memory
Photography was a crucial medium through which the Armenian Genocide was documented. Lousia Steijger recounts the power of photographs in detailing acts of violence and inspiring humanitarian action.
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The Shackles of the “New Soviet Woman”: How the Women of the Gulag Expose Fraudulent Claims to Gender Equality in the USSR
Olivia Hiskett explores how the Gulag exposes the contradiction between Soviet gender equality claims and women’s harsh realities, reflecting on their systemic oppression and exploitation.
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Fifty Shades of Moral Panic: The Sex Wars and Sadomasochism
The fierce debate over Sadomasochism animates much of the discourse pertaining to the Sex Wars. Georgia Smith reconstructs the historiography of the subject, noting how sex is manipulated to serve certain political positions.
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Purging the Government: How the Lavender Scare Targeted LGBTQ+ Federal Employees
Olivia Norbury examines how the Lavender Scare targeted LGBTQ+ federal employees, leading to systemic discrimination and influencing the gay rights movement’s origins.
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Hard to Stomach: Discomfort and Dismissal in Histories of Cannibalism
Ailsa Fraser confronts the troubling history of cannibalism, challenging the resistance from historians to touch the taboo subject.
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Legacies of Power: Koxinga and Shi Lang’s Lasting Impact on Taiwan’s Identity and Development
Koxinga and Shi Lang significantly influenced Taiwan’s identity, culture, and economy during their respective eras. Louisa Steijger investigates their legacies, viewed variably as heroes or villains, reflecting Taiwan’s ongoing struggle for autonomy amidst evolving political contexts and relations with China.
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Hygeberht of Lichfield: Was He the Tool of the Mercian Kings?
Archbishops are central figures within the history of the Church. Harry Child uncovers the lesser known history of the Archbishopric of Lichfield during the reign of the Mercian Kings.
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