Category: Features
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The Cultural Phenomenon of Tango
Olivia Norbury explores both the historical origins of Tango, as well as its social and cultural impacts in modern day society.
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The Dividing Road: How the M8 Motorway Destroyed Glasgow’s Communities
The construction of the M8 motorway in Glasgow divested communities, disrupting urban connectivity and sacrificing historical architecture for modernity. Logan McKinnon outlines the resultant social isolation and economic decline, creating enduring scars that negatively impact the city’s character and growth.
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Is Gossiping Feminist? The History Behind the Villainisation of ‘Tell-Tales’
Abbie Teal explores the history of gossip as a female practice and how perceptions of this have evolved over time.
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The President and Economy: How Much Power Does the President of the United States Have Over the Economy?
During the recent US election, when asked, most registered Republican voters said that ‘the economy’ was the most pressing issue for them. Kilan Duan explains the power the president truly holds over the US economy.
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What Do We Truly Know About the Vikings: Helmets, Masculinity, and Violence
Vikings are instantly recognizable for their horned helments and battle-born attitudes, but how much of that is accurate to history. Michaela Hamman discusses how popular perceptions of vikings do not match the archaeological realities of Scandinavia.
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Hot to Go: The Historical Trend of Lesbianism in Pop Culture
The summer of 2024 celebrates queer women in media, but historical trends suggest future acceptance may be uncertain and fleeting. Daisy Carter takes us back to twentieth-century Paris, exploring how women began to create a same-sex haven for themselves – and how this was met with resistance in the interwar period.
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A Colonial Reading of Bram Stoker’s Dracula
Bram Stoker’s novel is widely known as one of the most seminal pieces of vampire literature. Kate Phillips draws our attention to the colonial undertones of the story and how this is configured through the shadowy figure of Dracula himself.
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Shattering Idols: The Timeless Nature of Iconoclasm
Iconoclasm, historically linked to religious and political changes, shapes cultural identities and evokes societal tensions today. Ami John explores how this practice has destroyed – and shaped- history.
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