Tag: Twentieth Century
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Review of The Second Coming of the KKK by Linda Gordon
The Second Coming of the KKK by Linda Gordon tracks the meteoric rise and subsequent fall of the Ku Klux Klan in the 1920s. Coco Barrett reviews the book for us.
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To what extent were Tsarist failures the main cause of the downfall of the House of Romanov in February 1917?
The Russian Revolution is one of the most complex moments in modern political history. Alexei Joukovski examines the role of the Tsars in ensuring the downfall of the House of Romanov in 1917.
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The Spirometer – A Scientific Instrument Used for Racial Othering
Sarah Toland discusses how the Spirometer initially spurred interest in vital capacity measurements. However, by the 1930s, it became a tool for racial classification in medical research worldwide.
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Killers of the Flower Moon – A Biopic of Tragedy
Martin Scorsese’s 2023 film, “Killers of the Flower Moon” explores the Osage oil murders which took place in Oklahoma in the early 20th century. Oscar Simmons outlines the brilliance of the films cinematography and its subsequent impact.
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Bush v. Gore: The Erosion of American Election Integrity
Few elections in US history have been as contentious or controversial as the 2000 Presidential election between George W. Bush and Al Gore. Edie Christian explores how the Supreme Court’s decision to intervene in the election process has caused public distrust in American political institutions.
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Britain’s Most Elaborate Scientific Hoax? The Rise and Fall of the Piltdown Man
In 1912, Charles Dawson presented the “Piltdown Man” as the earliest Englishman, initially supporting Darwin’s evolutionary theory. Decades later, however, research revealed this as scientific fraud. Kat Jivkova explores the paleoanthropological debate triggered by this scandal.
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The Pursuit of Morality: The Difference Between The First British New Left and The Orthodox Communism
The Soviet intervention in the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 was an upheaval for British socialists. Jiajun Wang looks at the British workers’ movement and nuclear disarmament as well as the New Left.
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Chinatown: parallel existences or localised differences?
Chinatowns are a prominent feature around the world, but are these microcosms interconnected beyond the surface-level? Harry Fry explores the parallels and differences across Chinatowns globally.
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