Behind the Label: Hugo Boss’s Nazi-Era Past
Arianna North Castell writes about fashion mogul Hugo Boss’s sinister legacy as a member of the Nazi Party.
Taking Up Too Much Space: Rebellion Through the Skirt in the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries
Elizabeth Hill details the motivations behind women wearing large skirts in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, as well as male opposition to this fashion trend.
Piercing Eyes and Polluting Stares: An Exploration of Historic Sight
Abby Hughes explores the concept of seeing in many past cultures.
Feminism in the Algerian War of Independence
Connie Greatrix examines the evolution of Algerian feminism within the anti-colonial struggle, highlighting women’s crucial yet frequently marginalised contributions to liberation. It explores the politicisation of the veil, the complexities of post-independence nation-building, and the enduring efforts of Algerian women to challenge patriarchal structures and assert their political agency.
The Importance of “A Struggle Against a Common Enemy” in Building Coalition Between Mining and Queer Communities During the 1984/5 Miners’ Strike
Lauren Hood examines the miners across Britain who began striking in March 1984 against job cuts, with support from lesbian and gay groups. This formed a coalition based on shared struggles against government oppression and advocating for their communities.
Over a Century Gone: Echoes of Leopold’s Congo in the Cobalt Mining Industry
Roya Kenny explores the long term legacy Belgian colonial rule has left on the Congo and its mining industry
Going Against the Soviet Leadership: A Timeline of the Prague Spring of 1968
Helene Chaligne discuses Alexander Dubček rise to power in Czechoslovakia, initiating the Prague Spring with his push for reforms, including “socialism with a human face.” Despite initial success, Soviet intervention crushed the movement, reinstating severe censorship. The aftermath inspired future resistance and led to the eventual democratization in 1989.
Between Utopia and Tyranny: What Plato and Marx Tell Us About Power
Lydia Collier-Wood compares and contrasts two renowned thinkers of our ancient and modern history. Plato’s Republic envisions an ideal society focused on justice and collective good, contrasting with Marxist theory’s historical view on class and oppression, revealing tensions in political idealism.
Corporeal Metaphor and the Imagery of Bulls in Shi Tiesheng’s Roses in Summer and My Faraway Qingping Bay
Shi Tiesheng’s works vividly depict the struggles of disabled individuals within a discriminatory society. Peiqi Ann considers imagery of powerful bulls to explore themes of loss, identity, and societal worth associated with corporeal integrity.
Ethics of Looking: The Appeal of Female Agony
Ami John analyses the contentious but deeply relevant idea of female agony through the lens of the ancient Roman sculpture, Nymph and Satyr.
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