The Glorious Revolution of 1688 was the culmination of a century of upheaval after the British Civil War (1642-1651). It saw William III of Orange-Nassau and his wife, Mary, both grandchildren of Charles I, depose King James II of England and become joint monarchs. Their accession was particularly noteworthy as it was in conjunction with […]
Pocahontas is a renowned historical figure, thanks in the most part to the eponymous Disney film that placed her firmly in our historical awareness. Daughter of Powhatan, the leader of an Algonquin tribe, Pocahontas’ life has been sanitised and romanticised to erase any suggestion of the violence of colonialism, from her supposed relationship with John […]
If modern cinema is to be believed, the official anthem of the Vietnam War is Creedence Clearwater Revival’s Fortunate Son. Seldom is a Vietnam war film produced without the distinctive twang sounding as a helicopter soars over Vietnamese grasslands. Some 50 years after the height of Vietnam music, it is tempting to view such songs […]
Greater Manchester hosts a variety of museums seeking to display Manchester’s extensive and diverse history. With the lifting of COVID restrictions, many of Manchester’s museums have sought to take a fresh look at the city’s history and culture. Kate Curtis interviews Tony Korris who graduated from Manchester with a degree in Politics and Modern History […]
Following the Mexican Revolution, the newly formed government pursued art as a means of building national identity and establishing a collective narrative about the war. Art is a powerful means of self-expression, and it was often successful in establishing new senses of national character and history, but it was less able to grapple with the […]
Born on 8 January 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi, Elvis was born with an identical twin, Jesse, who was delivered stillborn. With no other siblings, Elvis grew a close attachment to his parents who encouraged him to pursue musical inspiration through attending an Assembly of God organisation. As his family relocated to Memphis, Tennessee, Elvis took […]
Getting into the Festive Spirit: Previously mentioned in the November issue, we thought we would remind you again that there’s no better way to get into the Christmas spirit than at the Manchester Christmas Markets! Spread around the city centre, explore this year’s markets to drink some mulled wine, whilst eating festive food and shopping […]
Despite only having overturned Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, which criminalised homosexuality, in September 2018, India has a long queer history, which the BJP (the incumbent Hindu nationalist party) completely disregard. Both ancient Indian culture and mythological texts directly refute the attitude that “…traditionally, India’s society does not recognise [homosexual] relations”, as asserted […]
“You smug-faced crowds with kindling eye Who cheer when soldier lads march by, Sneak home and pray you’ll never know The hell where youth and laughter go.” – Siegfried Sassoon, ‘Suicide in the Trenches’. At the outbreak of the First World War, the epitome of military manhood dictated that a spirit of strength and sacrifice was vital for those who were willing to serve and […]
As yet another state breaks international law, chemical weapons are again at the forefront of the debate about human rights. Tom Oliver looks at how has the rhetoric of human rights developed since its inception.
When the Great British Bake Off stormed on to screens three years ago, TV and food critics alike hailed it as the return of the popularity of baking. However, there is one baked good that we never stopped eating; bread. Bread has been a staple of our diets for as long as popular memory can […]
After a tumultuous season of highs and lows, the mighty boys in blue march on down the final straight towards what is set to be a nail-biting season finale. Having enjoyed a first half of the season battling for the top spot, losing only two games and conceding seven goals, the men in sky blue […]
As yet another state breaks international law, chemical weapons are again at the forefront of the debate about human rights. Tom Oliver looks at how has the rhetoric of human rights developed since its inception.
Since Idi Amin did not write an autobiography, research on his background is limited. Amin was born in 1923 in either Koboko or Kampala. A researcher from Makerere University has stated that Amin was the son of Andreas Nyabire, who converted from Roman Catholicism to Islam and changed his name to Amin Dada. Andreas abandoned […]