Tag: History
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Tracing the Paths of Dispossession: The Legacy of Bantustans in Post-Apartheid South Africa
During apartheid, South Africa institutionalised racial segregation, implementing Bantustans which were designated black home territories. Edie Christian explores the legacies of the Bantustans in South Africa today.
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Bob Beckwith: An Obituary
Bob Beckwith is remembered for his heroism on September 11, 2001. Following his passing earlier this month, Sam Marks reflects on his legacy and memory today.
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Conceptualising Longevity within the Theoretical Wheel of Fortune: Trajan, Henry VIII, and Mao’s Cult of Personality
Harry Fry considers the concept of the wheel of fortune in relation to rulers spanning across history, from Roman Emperor Trajan to Mao Zedong.
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Women in Greek Mythology Should Know Their Place! – Debating the Necessity of Feminist Revisionist Mythology in Contemporary Literature.
The publishing industry has seen a surge in female-centered mythological retellings in recent decades. However, is the current literary trend a tired fad reaping the benefits of over-commercialized feminism? Or does it satisfy a long, unquenched thirst for female perspectives in hyper-masculine mythology? Either way, Mariela Brown delves into this inquiry, examining its nuances and…
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Unmasking Identities: Exploring Public Fascination with the History of Imposters through the Trials of Guerre and Tichborne
Nancy Britten explores the historical fascination with impostors and cases of fraud through two remarkable trials: those of Martin Guerre and Roger Tichborne, known as ‘The Tichborne Claimant’.
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Historical Parallels in The Hunger Games: Can Futuristic Films Have Historical Relevance?
Flora Gilchrist delves into the historical parallels in The Hunger Games franchise, and what this reveals about the series’ significance today.
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Variolation, Vaccination, and the Eradication of Smallpox
Smallpox, a once deadly disease, was eradicated due to immunization efforts worldwide. Ishaabhya Tripathi traces how this groundbreaking public health success was achieved,
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Why did Women Embrace Sexual Renunciation in Late Antiquity?
Harry Fry delves into the complex dynamics of women’s choice regarding sexual renunciation in Late Antiquity.
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