Tag: History
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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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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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Soviet Era Cinema: On the Development of Montage Theory
Meenakshi Nirmalan explores the rise of cinema during the Soviet era
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She Writes in White Ink: Dreams, Fantasy, and Sensation in Hélène Cixous’ The Laugh of Medusa
Hélène Cixous’ essay The Laugh of Medusa argues that women must use their bodies as a means of communication. Georgia Smith explores the influence of Cixous on intellectual history and philosophy.
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The Overlooked History of ‘los Gitanos’ and Flamenco
Flamenco, popular in modern-day Spain, holds an often-overlooked deep history with the marginalised ‘los Gitanos’ community, with roots tracing back to the medieval period. Isabelle Shaw explores these origins and their significance in the history of flamenco.
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‘The Four Hundred’ Aristocratic: Reformed Institution or Unmovable Powerhouse?
Harry Fry explores a select group of wealthy and influential people in high society during the Gilded Age in New York known as ‘The Four Hundred’.
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