Category: Academic
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Lucrezia Borgia: A Woman whose Reputation has been Maligned by History
Lucrezia Borgia is a figure defined by her proximity to political intrigue and sexual scandal. Francesca Newson outlines the historiographic treatment of Borgia, and the attempts to redefine her image.
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Grimond’s Gunfire: The Radical Revival of the U.K. Liberal Party
When the U.K. Liberal Party was on it’s last legs, Jo Grimond’s leadership changed the fate and trajectory of the third-party. Sam Marks outlines Grimond’s life and legacy.
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Why did Women Embrace Sexual Renunciation in Late Antiquity?
Harry Fry delves into the complex dynamics of women’s choice regarding sexual renunciation in Late Antiquity.
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The Skull Chalice: Khan Krum and the Demise of Emperor Nikephoros
According to Theophanes the Confessor, a Byzantine chronicler, Khan Krum severed the head of the Emperor Nikephoros during their final battle and used his skull as a chalice. Kat Jivkova examines the authenticity of this medieval tale.
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Disability and the Social Hierarchy of Ancient Greece
Ancient Greek society was of a distinctly hierarchical nature. Kate Jensen examines how disability interacted within this hierarchy.
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She Writes in White Ink: Dreams, Fantasy, and Sensation in Hélène Cixous’ The Laugh of Medusa
Hélène Cixous’ essay The Laugh of Medusa argues that women must use their bodies as a means of communication. Georgia Smith explores the influence of Cixous on intellectual history and philosophy.
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“It’s the End of Atlantis!”: Bulgarian Science Fiction in the Western Mind
Science fiction is frequently seen as a genre created in the West that later spread to the rest of the world. Kat Jivkova takes a look at Bulgaria’s own rich sci-fi tradition.
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Medieval Miracles: Why and How Clerical Authors Used Omens
Medieval chronicles are extremely useful for historians, acting as a contemporary source available for understanding opinions from this earlier time period. Marnie Camping-Harris takes a look at the use of omens and miracles in them.
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