Category: Features
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A Brief History of the Quakers
Quakers emerged from 17th century England, promoting equality, peace, and individual spiritual connection. Kate Phillips traces a brief history of the Quaker movement.
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Robert Bruce Lockhart: A Sidelined Scottish Spy
Robert Bruce Lockhart, a British secret agent, contributed significantly to espionage missions during significant 20th-century conflicts. Darcy Gresham explores the life and exploits of Scottish spy Robert Bruce Lockhart.
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Innovative Blasphemy: A Brief Investigation into Quebec’s Extensive and Unique Use of Language and Profanity
Language in Quebec reflects its complex history with French-English dynamics, religious influence, and ongoing cultural evolution through unique expressions. Helene Chaligne examines this important facet of the region’s history.
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Wake Up, It’s Time for Change: The Role of Coffeehouses in Revolutions
Eva Beere explores how coffeehouses facilitated revolutionary ideas and became spaces for challenging political norms throughout history and across cultures.
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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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