Tag: History
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Piercing Eyes and Polluting Stares: An Exploration of Historic Sight
Abby Hughes explores the concept of seeing in many past cultures.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Las Madres Buscadoras
Isabelle Shaw explains how Mexico’s Madres Buscadoras have emerged as a powerful grassroots response to the country’s ongoing crisis of disappearances linked to narcotrafficking.
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The Day the Middle Ages Died: Rethinking the Renaissance Myth
Tara Laize challenges the classic story that Europe suddenly emerged from darkness into the Renaissance.
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Oink Oink Mr President: The Pig that Threatened War between the US and Britain
Kate Taylor recounts the unlikely chain of events in 1859 that nearly triggered a full-scale conflict between two global powers—all because of a single pig on San Juan Island
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Inequality in Britain’s Healthcare
Lauren Hood discusses the establishment of the NHS in Britain, highlighting initial public scepticism and doctors’ concerns over financial impacts. Despite its aim to provide equal healthcare access, disparities persist, exacerbated by increased privatization. The NHS remains a source of national pride, yet faces ongoing criticism regarding service quality and accessibility issues.
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