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Soviet Stories: The Evolution of Dacha Culture

On January 3, 2022 By Sophia Maisashvili In Curiosity Columns, New

Sophia Maisashvili introduces her column ‘Soviet Stories’ by examining the impact of dachas, particularly in soviet satellite states.

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“A new gospel”: A Christmas Carol in history and how Dickens’ classic became the canonical Christmas story

On December 22, 2021 By Glenn Armstrong In New, Page and Screen

What does A Christmas Carol reveal about Christmas throughout history? Glenn Armstrong examines the historical context behind the merry tale.

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Middlebrow Highs: a column introduction

On December 2, 2021 By Seán Gibbons In Curiosity Columns, New

Seán Gibbons introduces us to the first instalment of his column, Middlebrow Highs, discussing the work of 20th century ‘middlebrow’ writers.

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Netflix’s The King (2019): A Flawed Masterpiece

On December 2, 2021 By James Nevett In New, Page and Screen

“We could not have asked for a better ambassador for late medieval history.” James Nevett reviews Netflix’s The King (2019).

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Against BIP 1: The History Faculty’s perpetuation of the British exceptionalism myth

On November 30, 2021 By Hope Philpott In New, Tute Notes

“The History Faculty’s policy of forcing single honours students to take two History of the British Isles papers…is problematic.”

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“A World Problem”: Smethwick, Malcolm X and the British Civil Rights Movement

On November 16, 2021 By Ciara Garcha In Curiosity Columns, New

TW: racism, racial slurs Marshall Street was an unassuming, unexceptional street in Smethwick, West Midlands. Its terraced houses were not particularly striking or notable. The declining industrial town resembled many others across the country, facing …

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A Brief History of the JCR: How the Common Room Became Common

On June 26, 2021 By Emmanuel Campion-Dye In Foundation Myths, New

Emmanuel Campion-Dye discusses the history of the JCR, looking at the progression from private club to political institution.

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