Tag: History
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Sowing the Seeds of Reconciliation: How Prisoners of the Second World War integrated into Rural Communities in Britain
Olivia Hiskett explores the integration of German and Italian prisoners of war (POWs) into rural British communities from 1942 to 1948.
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The Endless Love and the Endings: The Museum of Broken Relationships
Following the Barthesian assumption that love is inherently performative, Naomi Wallace outlines the devastating power of Zagreb’s Museum of Broken Relationships.
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Iconoclasm and Imperial Power: Christian Controversies in the Byzantine Empire
Iconoclasm is a highly significant debate in the history of Christianity. Anjaleen Hussain charts the debate over iconoclasm in the Byzantine Empire.
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Between Confinement and Power: The Female Body in Classical Greek Society
In Euripides’ Medea, the exploration of gender inequality reveals women in Classical Greece as constrained despite their essential contributions through motherhood. Angelina Castrucci evaluates how the female body is constructed under subordination and limited public agency, highlighting societal contradictions regarding women’s power and identity.
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Is Gossiping Feminist? The History Behind the Villainisation of ‘Tell-Tales’
Abbie Teal explores the history of gossip as a female practice and how perceptions of this have evolved over time.
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Desire and Transformation: Sex and Love in Apuleius’s Metamorphosis
Apuleius’s Metamorphosis intricately explores the themes of sex and love through the protagonist Lucius’s experiences in the Roman Empire. Marnie Camping-Harris analyses how these elements shape the narrative, revealing societal standards and showcasing both heterosexual and homoerotic relationships throughout the novel.
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The President and Economy: How Much Power Does the President of the United States Have Over the Economy?
During the recent US election, when asked, most registered Republican voters said that ‘the economy’ was the most pressing issue for them. Kilan Duan explains the power the president truly holds over the US economy.
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What Do We Truly Know About the Vikings: Helmets, Masculinity, and Violence
Vikings are instantly recognizable for their horned helments and battle-born attitudes, but how much of that is accurate to history. Michaela Hamman discusses how popular perceptions of vikings do not match the archaeological realities of Scandinavia.
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