Category: Features
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The Swedish Problem: A Brief History of Swedish Islamophobia and its Modern Repercussions
Alexander Stroem gives an overview of the history of Islamophobia in light of the country’s current political climate.
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Gluck – A Forgotten Queer Artist of the 1920s
Fleur O’Reilly explores the life and works of British queer artist Gluck, who defied gender expectations in both her personal life, but also in her original and distinct artworks.
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Catullus and The Poetae Novi: Revolutionary Sentimentalism
Emilio Luppino explores how the Neoteric poets revolutionized Roman poetry by shifting its focus from grand political themes to personal expression and refined aesthetics.
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A Short History of the Toy Soldier
What is the relationship between toy soldiers, militarisation, and masculinity? Olivia Hiskett traces the toys influence on gender identities from the nineteenth century to today, outlining how they influence cultural perceptions of war.
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The Fight For Memory: The Mass Graves That Haunt Spain
Arianna North Castell shows how mass graves in Spain reveal long-hidden victims of Franco’s regime.
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Taking the Bull by the Horns: The Partnership Between Cows and Humans
After previously exploring the connection between dogs and humans, Ailsa Fraser considers the historical, and present, relationship between humans and cows.
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Man’s Best Friends: The Partnership of Dogs and Humans
Ailsa Fraser explores the evolving relationship between humans and dogs, tracing its origins, mutual benefits, and ethical implications.
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The Anime Phenomenon
Ami John explores how Anime has grown from a niche interest in the 1990s into a dominant global force, especially after the 2020s.
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