Tag: Twentieth Century
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The Nosy Neighbour: The United States and the Path to the Bolivian Revolution of 1952
The United States, despite attempting to distance itself from European imperialism, took part in a wider period of new imperialism, which notably saw the annexation of the Philippines, Hawai’i, and Cuba amongst others, creating an American pointillist empire. Aliya Okamoto Abdullaeva investigates US involvement in Bolivia.
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Female Agency and the Gendering of Knowledge in Twentieth-Century Visual Representations
Harry Fry examines the portrayal of women by female and male artists, pointing to the persistent limitations of their agency.
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In Bad Taste: On the Politics of Aesthetics
Georgia Smith discusses the politics of aesthetics within the contexts of class, gender, and consumerism today.
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Blood in the Water: How Cold War Tensions between Hungary & the USSR Overflowed in the Pool
Darcy Gresham recounts the tensions between Hungary and the USSR in the infamous ‘Blood in the Water’ water polo match during the 1956 Olympics in Melbourne.
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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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The Ascent of Marxist Proselytism
Western Europe was radically altered by the events, and political ideologies, of the Second World War. Emilio Luppino traces the emergence of Marxist political groups in post-war German and Italian politics.
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Exploring Seattle’s Racial Restrictive Covenants
While not especially known for history of racism, Seattle, Washington widely employed a discriminatory housing policy called ‘racial restrictive covenants’, which created a segregated racial landscape, homeownership disparity, and a significant wealth gap. Coco Barrett explores the use and legacy of these covenants.
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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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