Tag: Historical Writing
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The Song of Achilles, 10 Years On
Written by Justin Biggi. The Song of Achilles has been praised for it’s treatment of the relationship between Achilles and Patroclus, one which has historically been controversial for academics. But does Miller’s retelling stand the test of time?
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“A Matter of History”: The 1776 Report and the Battle over American Education
Written by Jess Womack. Former-President Trump’s 1776 Commissions is a threat to historical truth-telling. Worryingly, its removal is unlikely to stop the use of history to further white supremacy.
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From Proposal to Published: Writing Histories of Atlantic Slavery
Retrospect’s Welcome Week interview with Dr. Sowande’ Mustakeem on her 2016 monograph, Slavery at Sea.
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