Category: Academic
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An Error of Embargoes: The Failure of Napoleon’s Continental System
Written by Fraser Barnes. In his quest to cripple and de-stabilise his greatest rival, Napoleon embarked on an economic policy that would ultimately bring about his ruin: the Continental System.
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Navigating the Voyage of St. Brendan
Written by Jack McGlone. Voyaging into the unknown was a constant for the early Medieval explorer. What drove them? What did they write down? And, might their hope offer inspiration for us today?
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Blemmyae: A History of the Headless Men
Written by Amy Hendrie. Mythical creatures of the past are usually characterised by images of the unicorn, the dragon, and the mermaid but the Blemmyae were a prominent feature of many ancient and medieval accounts and histories. Amy Hendrie explores their past and makes a case for their importance.
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A Case of Confabulation? The Psychology Behind the Reykjavik Confessions
Written by Kat Jivkova. Two disappearances in the 1970s sparked what would become known as the Reykjavik Confessions. The investigation was problematic from the start, with the interrogation methods creating problems of confabulation.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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