Category: Academic
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No War, No Peace: Why the Stones of the First Intifada Feel Heavier Each Day
The Palestinian struggle has made headlines around the world these past few weeks. In this article, Aliya Okamoto Abdullavea explains the history behind it.
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Bush v. Gore: The Erosion of American Election Integrity
Few elections in US history have been as contentious or controversial as the 2000 Presidential election between George W. Bush and Al Gore. Edie Christian explores how the Supreme Court’s decision to intervene in the election process has caused public distrust in American political institutions.
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Can it be considered anachronistic to refer to medieval people as queer?
Queer people have existed through history, but they haven’t always called themselves as such. Marnie Camping-Harris examines whether it’s anachronistic to apply the term “queer” to medieval people.
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How the development of writing systems changed the way our brains work, and how modern technology is changing it again
Writing is an invention so integrated into our lives that we hardly think about it. But it certainly changes the way we think. Kate Jensen takes a look at the way writing systems changed our brains, and what that means for modern technology.
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The Pursuit of Morality: The Difference Between The First British New Left and The Orthodox Communism
The Soviet intervention in the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 was an upheaval for British socialists. Jiajun Wang looks at the British workers’ movement and nuclear disarmament as well as the New Left.
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Werewolves in the Ancient Novels
Werewolves are a popular staple in supernatural stories today, but the werewolf has ancient origins. Fiona Macrae demonstrates two examples from ancient novels.
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Stormy Seas Across Sound Waves: A History of the British Shipping Forecast
The Shipping Forecast, established in 1861, is a British institution. Darcy Gresham takes us through the history of the broadcast and its importance to the UK.
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Baroque: Story of a Secular Religion
The Baroque flourished as a cornerstone of European culture in the 18th century. Emilio Luppino evaluates how the style reshaped the political dynamics and self-image of Europe.
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