Tag: History
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The Shackles of the “New Soviet Woman”: How the Women of the Gulag Expose Fraudulent Claims to Gender Equality in the USSR
Olivia Hiskett explores how the Gulag exposes the contradiction between Soviet gender equality claims and women’s harsh realities, reflecting on their systemic oppression and exploitation.
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Tapes, Lies, and Cover-ups: The Watergate Scandal and the Downfall of Nixon
Richard Nixon resigned in 1974 due to the Watergate scandal, becoming the first U.S. president to do so amid impeachment threats. Eva Beere explores the impact and fallout of the infamous scandal.
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Purging the Government: How the Lavender Scare Targeted LGBTQ+ Federal Employees
Olivia Norbury examines how the Lavender Scare targeted LGBTQ+ federal employees, leading to systemic discrimination and influencing the gay rights movement’s origins.
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The Undisputable Magic of Lighthouses and Lighthouse Keepers
Darcy Gresham reflects on childhood dreams of becoming a lighthouse keeper, exploring lighthouses’ historical significance and evolution, despite modern automation making the role obsolete.
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Love, All: A Brief History of Tennis
Tennis is an exceptionally popular, and somewhat complicated sport. Ailsa Fraser demystifies the history of tennis from the introduction of the neon ball to the bizarre scoring system.
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Advancing African Liberation: The Role of Cold War Alliances in Portuguese Colonial Resistance movements
Jake Beecroft explores the complex impact Cold War alliances and ideology had on African Liberation movements. Specifically Beecroft highlights the strategic choices of Cold War superpowers in their alliances with countries in the process of decolonisation.
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The Art of the Ordinary: Marginalia as a Window into Medieval Culture
Ever pondered the purpose behind medieval margin drawings? Fleur O’Reilly questions the countless possible meanings of these charming and puzzling drawings.
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A Faceless Symbol, Crazy Horse: The Last Man Who Was Ever Truly Free
Native American history is populated by many intriguing figures. Sam Mackenzie discusses Crazy Horse and his relentless pursuit of freedom.
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