Category: Features
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King Alfred’s Victorian Millenary
Fleur O’Reilly explores Alfred the Great’s legacy as a unifier and educational reformer and how his reign shaped England’s identity and history.
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Scotland, 1093-1097: An Aptly Tumultuous End to Eleventh-Century Scotland
The tumultuous Scottish succession crisis from 1093-1097 saw multiple kings perish amid violent conflicts. Harry Child highlights how this was an apt end to the eleventh century in Scotland.
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‘Century of Humiliation’: The Opium Wars and the legacy of British imperialism in China
Edie Christian explores the historical impact of the Opium Wars and the role of the East India Company in shaping China’s vulnerabilities and attitudes towards the West. The legacy of British imperialism continues to influence China’s foreign relations, reflecting deep-rooted distrust towards colonial powers today.
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‘We Are The Daughters of the Witches You Couldn’t Burn’; Modern Paganism and The Paradox of the Contemporary Witch
Daisy Gillam explores the historical and cultural transformation of what a witch is.
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‘The Last Dissenting Voice’ – how the death of Jimmy Carter caused a dark shift in American Politics
Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. President, served from 1977 to 1981, was a vocal critic of his successors, including Donald Trump. Sam Mackenzie explores the political shift which occurred following Carter’s death, comparing inaugural addresses and attitudes towards conflict.
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Nasta Rojc: Tracing the Life of Croatia’s New Woman
Leila Hajek delves into the life and legacy of Croatian artist Nasta Rojc, who was negated from the art history canon due to her gender, sexuality and identity as Eastern European. Hajek explores her life, legacy and her significant contributions to women’s art.
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Cartucho y Las Adelitas – the Mexican Revolution through the Female Lens
The women of the Mexican Revolution, often overlooked, were crucial to the war effort. Arianna North Castell reviews the book ‘Cartucho’ by Nellie Campobello, who was a child during the conflict. North Castell explores Campobello’s experiences as a child and the normalisation of violence as an everyday reality.
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What Time is it Mr Willett? The History of British Summer Time
Kate Taylor explores the origins and evolution of British Summer Time (BST).
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