Tag: Twentieth Century
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Surreality Before Surrealism: Divine Dreamscape and the Enigma of Giorgio de Chirico
Molly Marsella discusses the Surrealist movement, conceptualized by André Breton, emphasising the power of the unconscious and the “marvellous” through images, dreams, and automatism. Giorgio de Chirico’s metaphysical works exemplify these ideas, blending reality with dreamlike elements. Breton’s admiration for de Chirico underscores their shared exploration of profound, supernatural truths within art.
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The Lebanese-Armenian Community: Diasporic Nationalism, Positive Neutrality, and Post-War Decline
Connie Greatrix explores the policy of ‘positive neutrality’ adopted by Lebanese-Armenian political parties, discussing how this was motivated by aspirations of community survival.
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Punk over the Wall: Space and Identity in 1980s East Germany
Punk in East Germany during the late 1970s and 1980s emerged as a response to societal contradictions, fostering a distinct identity separate from Western ideals. Finely Farrell investigates how East German youths navigated oppression, sought expressive spaces, and shaped their unique subculture.
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The Importance of Archives: Partido Comunista de España (PCE) Archive Madrid
Isabelle Shaw discusses the importance of the Partido Comunista de España Archive in Madrid for understanding how the Spanish Communist Party operated.
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Distorting LGBTQ+ history? Problems with treating the Stonewall Riots as a moment of radical change
Kate Taylor challenges the perception that the Stonewall Riots marked a moment of radical change for LGBTQ+ history.
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The Aral Sea was a Lake: Or, How to Destroy an Ecosystem
Darcie Rogers explores The Aral Sea, once the fourth largest lake globally, has drastically diminished due to extensive irrigation and cotton monoculture initiated by the Soviet Union, leading to economic hardship and ecological disaster. Today, the region faces severe environmental challenges, including saltstorms and public health issues, stemming from decades of mismanagement and exploitation.
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The Curious Case of Pro-War Propaganda in Post-War Musical Theater
Annika Rasmussen explores the presence of pro-American propaganda in post-WW2 musical theater, offering reflections on how contemporary viewers react to this.
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Strength in Deception: FDR and a Wartime Presidency
Eva Beere explores how Franklin D. Roosevelt solidified his power amid America’s involvement in the Second World War.
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