Category: Features
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Classical Authors and The Ancient Celts
The lack of Celtic self-written evidence before AD 650 complicates understanding of their culture. As Jazmine Chambers argues, Classical texts often portray biased, propagandist views, limiting understanding to military aspects and stereotyping rather than knowing their actual societal intricacies.
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The Greatest State Robbery in History: Imelda Marcos and the Legacy of Excess
Phillippine President Ferdinand Marcos and First Lady Imedla Marcos stole up to $10 billion in public funds before fleeing the country in 1986. Jake Beecroft explores the legacy of Imelda Marcos and how she continues to remain at-large.
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The Eleusinian Mysteries: A Journey Through Death and Rebirth
Ami John takes us through the Eleusinian Mysteries, which centered on Demeter and Persephone, emphasizing death, rebirth, and community through transformative rituals and secrets.
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Eyes on the Storm: George Harrison’s and Ravi Shankar’s Concert for Bangladesh
Musicians have used their celebrity presence to advocate for various causes and draw attention to issues around the word. Sam Marks analyzes one of the earliest examples of a modern charity concerts, George Harrison’s Concert for Bangladesh.
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A Half-Century of Ceefax: The World’s First Teletext Service Celebrates its 50th Birthday!
The Information Age has brought about many new ways of communicating between one another. Sam Marks details the story of the Ceefax teletext and how it has been overlooked by the rapid changes in media platforms.
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Tragedy in the Stars
You may know the names of many of the most famous constellations, but do you know their mythological origins? Oscar Virdee outlines the tales of Orion, Hercules, and Calisto.
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Royal Mail Red: The Post Box as an Enduring Symbol That Connects Us
The red post box is an enduring symbol of British national culture. Darcy Gresham traces the history of these essential objects, combining a consideration of the changing nature of the post box with a powerful statement of their social importance.
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Power Dynamics in Plautus’ Mostellaria (The Ghost)
Titus Maccius Plautus, a Roman dramatist, created influential Latin comedies with fast-paced, witty retorts. Gilbert Edwards explores the interesting dynamics at play in his comedy Mostellaria.
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