Category: Features
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The English Dream of Utopia
Fleur O’Reilly tracks the meanings behind the English dream of Utopia, from the Greek translation, through the sixteenth century and the Industrial Revolution.
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Daughter of Castile to Queen of England: A Brief Biography of Catherine of Aragon and Her Place in Tudor England
Catherine of Aragon, first wife of Henry VIII, navigated complex political alliances since childhood. Narrated by Ishaabhya Tripathi, away from merely her tumultuous marriage and lack of male heirs, Catherine’s life profoundly impacting English and European history.
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Executive Clemency: Evaluating the Legacy of Nixon’s Pardon
The pardoning power exercised by the US President has become a major source of controversy surrounding American executive authority. Edie Christian examines the precedent set by the pardon of Richard Nixon for the misuse of executive clemency.
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The Importance of Taking Up Space: Women and Performance Art
Women’s Performance Art is predicated on the act of women taking up space. Daisy Gillam outlines several important works within the genre.
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Himawari: The Smiling Flower
The Sunflower, Himawari in Japanese, is an iconic plant that carries different symbols internationally. Ami John details the cultural significance Himawari have and how it has become synonymous to reflect life, growth, and happiness.
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On the Wing: The Historical Partnership Between Raptors and Humans
Ailsa Fraser explores the historical relationship between humans and raptors, particularly through falconry. This piece discusses the decline and resurgence of raptor populations, the evolution of falconry practices, and towards the ethical debates surrounding animal training and hunting in contemporary society.
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The Séance Epidemic of Victorian Britain
The 1850s are considered a period of scientific advancement and rational-thinking in Victorian England. However, as Abbie Teal shows, there was also a growing trend of séances that led to greater discussions around spirituality and the ethereal.
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A Machiavellian Law
The Ummayyad Caliphate successfully expanded into Spain, changing the culture of the peninsula. Emilio Luppino discusses how the interactions between Christian, Muslim, and Jewish cultures in Spain.
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