Tag: History
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Little Danes: Forced Child Migration in Greenland
Darcy Gresham explores the colonial history of Denmark’s control over Greenland, focusing on the forced migration and educational policies aimed at assimilating Inuit children into Danish culture.
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Saving Grace: The Story of a Sixteen-Year-Old Murderess
Ella Gibson examines the notorious 1843 murder case involving Grace Marks, a young Irish maidservant accused of murdering her employer, Thomas Kinnear, and his housekeeper, Nancy Montgomery, in Canada.
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Sanctuary through Illustration: A Journey through the pages of The Kennicott Bible
The beautiful Kennicott Bible (1476) is an exquisite example of medieval craftsmanship and piety. Arianna North Castell takes us into the pages of the manuscript and demonstrates how they illuminate Sephardic culture.
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Beyond Servitude: Uncovering Agency, Community and Resistance in Indian Indentured Labour
Maia Bennet explores how a revisionist approach to indentured servitude reveals complexities of agency, resistance, and community among Indian labourers.
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Murder, Resurrection and Dissection: The Dark History of Edinburgh’s Medical Past
In 1827 Edinburgh, Burke and Hare murdered lodgers to sell corpses to Dr. Knox, leading to Burke’s execution and posthumous dissection for anatomy. Abbie Teal recounts this gruesome episode of Edinburgh’s history.
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Please Don’t Overlook Austria: The Unpleasant Roots of Austria’s Far-right Party
Austria’s far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ), with a historical Nazi connection, won 28.8% in recent elections amid rising right-wing sentiment and protests. Hanako Nordborg traces the roots of the Far-right movement in Austria.
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Identifying the Last Witch to be Burned in Ireland: Was it Bridget Cleary?
The story of Bridget Cleary illustrates the violent consequences of folklore beliefs, merging themes of guilt, punishment, and societal perceptions surrounding women in Ireland. Kate Phillips explores Cleary’s legacy and whether she ought to be considered the last witch to be burned in Ireland.
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The Trials of the Greek Junta: A Brief History of an Overlooked Legal Past
In “The Trials of the Greek Junta: A Brief History of an Overlooked Legal Past,” Samantha de Verteuil recounts the aftermath of the military dictatorship in Greece (1967-1974) and the trials that followed its collapse.
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