Category: Features
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Queer Resistance to Oppression: The Rising Voices of LGBTQ+ Resistance in Iran
Olivia Norbury discusses the oppression faced by LGBTQ+ Iranians under the Islamic Republic and their resistance efforts today and across history.
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Looksmaxxing: A History of Male Beauty
Male cosmetic usage has been present throughout history and consistently been used to question someones masculinity. Torran Irwin discusses the phenomenon of looksmaxxing has been weaponized and commercialized for by the alt-right subculture.
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The Battle of Stamford Bridge: The Last Great Viking Raid Overshadowed in British History by Other Events of 1066
For most, the year 1066 evokes the Battle of Hastings, where William of Normandy fought Harold Godwinson. Darcy Gresham looks at the battle overshadowed by this one, that was no less influential in English history: The Battle of Stamford Bridge.
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The Power of Classics as a Tool for Educational Equality
Arianna North Castell explores how, despite often being seen as elitist, the study of classics can revolutionize education and engage diverse students effectively and inclusively.
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Bedlam: The Mental Asylum That Became London’s Top Tourist Attraction
Lila Winstanley traces the history of London’s Bedlam asylum, and how it became a site of morbid fascination in the city’s history.
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Queer Icons in Greek Mythology: A Deep Dive into the Hidden Queer Identities of Ancient Greek Icons
Much of Greek mythology is underscored by homoerotic desire. Flora Gilchrist looks at the likes of Zeus and Poseidon to explore this neglected history.
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A Note on Translating the Classics
Translating works from different languages can be some of the most complex and delicate parts about reading historical works. Using Homer’s Illiad as an example, Fleur O’Reilly discusses how even slight changes in wording can effect the entire meaning of written works.
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Seamstress, Seductress, Secret Agent: Coco Chanel’s Wartime Activities and Associations
The infamous fashionista Coco Chanel currently has an exhibit at the Victoria & Albert Museum dedicated to her spy career during World War II. Darcy Gresham discusses the complex life of Chanel and her affiliations with Nazi spies.
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