When I remember the summer of 2019, I can almost feel the heat. It was, of course, a hot summer … More
Tag: history
“Free” Press in the Free World
CW – Holocaust, Army Violence The recent World Press Freedom Day, held on 3 May every year, provides us with … More
Armenian Food, Culture and History Hidden in Edinburgh
There’s an inexplicable building in central Edinburgh. Along a well-heeled avenue lined with boutique cafés and elegant galleries, it is … More
Scotland and Slavery: Consequences of the Slave Trade Today
Despite the conversations sparked by the Black Lives Matter movement, it is often easy to think that the problem lies … More
Meme Culture as a Way of Perceiving History
As we stay alert and remain calm in lockdown, the world has taken to one of its greatest comforts of … More
Film Review: The True History of the Kelly Gang – as part of the Glasgow Film Festival
True, I do love history – I am a history student after all. And Justin Kurzel’s 19th-century story The True History … More
What the Frack? Glasgow University Makes History
The University of Glasgow has voted in favour of divesting from fossil fuels. The University Court’s historical decision sees Glasgow … More
What A Load Of Old Crap
Excrement continues to truly astound the human race. Scientists in America have claimed that by analysing molecules in faecal matter … More