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German Naval Captain writing his list of names with Captain Mainwairing of the Home Guard watching.

German Naval Captain writing his list of names with Captain Mainwairing of the Home Guard watching.

The Consequences of Anti-German Narratives for Germans in Britain

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Sep 18 min read

Black-and-white portrait of a young woman with short, wavy hair wearing a plaid collared shirt; she gazes calmly at the camera.

Black-and-white portrait of a young woman with short, wavy hair wearing a plaid collared shirt; she gazes calmly at the camera.

The Pacifist at War

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Sep 17 min read

Three men in dark suits sit behind a long table at an international conference, microphones and name cards set in from of them, facing a large audience hall.

Three men in dark suits sit behind a long table at an international conference, microphones and name cards set in from of them, facing a large audience hall.

Founding Fathers, Never Founding Mothers: The Indian State, Science, and Politics of Recognition

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Sep 110 min read

A row of book spines held within an archive, each is a slightly faded brown-yellow colour with a white label on the spine.

A row of book spines held within an archive, each is a slightly faded brown-yellow colour with a white label on the spine.

Hidden History Picks

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Sep 17 min read

A painting of men fighting outside white classic colonial Arab houses. The artist reports that this fighting was the result of ‘religious fanaticism’

A painting of men fighting outside white classic colonial Arab houses. The artist reports that this fighting was the result of ‘religious fanaticism’

Al-Nahda al-'Arabiyya: Forging a Modern Arab Identity in the Late Imperial Age

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Sep 16 min read

The image shows a zoomed-out view of the letter-writing space at the end of the exhibit where people were asked to respond with letters of their own to those they loved or in response to the letters other people had left behind.

The image shows a zoomed-out view of the letter-writing space at the end of the exhibit where people were asked to respond with letters of their own to those they loved or in response to the letters other people had left behind.

Uncovering Diversity Within State Archives: In Conversation With Vicky Iglikowski-Broad

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Sep 116 min read

A group of football players stand smiling on a green field with white markings. The players are all wearing red and white shirts with gold writing of ‘26 Champions’ on their backs with medals hanging around their necks. One of the players is holding aloft a silver trophy with a gold crown.

A group of football players stand smiling on a green field with white markings. The players are all wearing red and white shirts with gold writing of ‘26 Champions’ on their backs with medals hanging around their necks. One of the players is holding aloft a silver trophy with a gold crown.

Black Boy Joy: How Arsenal Became the Culture Club of England

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Sep 18 min read

Vintage black-and-white portrait of Dr. Gregorio Marañón y Posadillo, seated in a dark suit and bow tie, facing camera seriously.

Vintage black-and-white portrait of Dr. Gregorio Marañón y Posadillo, seated in a dark suit and bow tie, facing camera seriously.

‘Latinity’ in Gregorio Marañón’s Imaginary

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Sep 19 min read

This black and white photograph shows a woman dressed in a shirt, land army dungarees and a headscarf driving a tractor in a rural setting.

This black and white photograph shows a woman dressed in a shirt, land army dungarees and a headscarf driving a tractor in a rural setting.

Women, Class and Clothing in Britain during the Second World War

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Jun 18 min read

White text is placed on a black background within a white rectangle. The main block of text says: ‘All who pass: Remember the thousands of people who lived for generations in District Six and were forced by law to leave their homes because of the colour of their skins. Remember St. Mark’s Church and the community who resisted the destruction of District Six.’

White text is placed on a black background within a white rectangle. The main block of text says: ‘All who pass: Remember the thousands of people who lived for generations in District Six and were forced by law to leave their homes because of the colour of their skins. Remember St. Mark’s Church and the community who resisted the destruction of District Six.’

From Pain to Power: The Legacy of Afro-Latin Dancing in South Africa’s Suburbs

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Jun 18 min read

A painting of Aphra Behn as a young woman. She has light brown hair which is pinned up using what look like pearl pins. She wears a red dress and looks outwards towards the viewer.

A painting of Aphra Behn as a young woman. She has light brown hair which is pinned up using what look like pearl pins. She wears a red dress and looks outwards towards the viewer.

Abolition and Commodity: Aphra Behn and the Black Body

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Jun 17 min read

The page features a dramatic portrait of Crowley in a dark hood, several staged ritual images, and illustrations of robed figures and an altar, surrounded by dense columns of text in a highly tabloid layout.

The page features a dramatic portrait of Crowley in a dark hood, several staged ritual images, and illustrations of robed figures and an altar, surrounded by dense columns of text in a highly tabloid layout.

Novels that Built Modern Occultism

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Jun 18 min read

This is a black and white photograph of the devastation caused by the German Air Force during the Blitz. In the background of the image, there is a building with its windows blown out. In the foreground of the image there are people moving around the debris possibly looking for survivors of the bombing.

This is a black and white photograph of the devastation caused by the German Air Force during the Blitz. In the background of the image, there is a building with its windows blown out. In the foreground of the image there are people moving around the debris possibly looking for survivors of the bombing.

Discipline on Display: Regulating Bodies and Manufacturing Fear

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Jun 17 min read

The Future Takes Care of Itself: Nick Land’s History of Capitalism

The Future Takes Care of Itself: Nick Land’s History of Capitalism

The Future Takes Care of Itself: Nick Land’s History of Capitalism

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Jun 17 min read

Makan-makan like a Malaysian: The Aroma of Food and Echoes of History, Politics, and Society

Makan-makan like a Malaysian: The Aroma of Food and Echoes of History, Politics, and Society

Makan-makan like a Malaysian: The Aroma of Food and Echoes of History, Politics, and Society

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Jun 17 min read

A black and white, grotesque caricature of the character Mr Punch. He is depicted entirely naked with an exaggeratedly large nose and chin. Riding a donkey, he holds his phallus in hand. A woman in a simple dress stands behind the donkey with her arms wrapped around Mr Punch’s waist.

A black and white, grotesque caricature of the character Mr Punch. He is depicted entirely naked with an exaggeratedly large nose and chin. Riding a donkey, he holds his phallus in hand. A woman in a simple dress stands behind the donkey with her arms wrapped around Mr Punch’s waist.

Stripped Bare: The Caricature Assassination of Mr Punch in Private Eye

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Jun 19 min read

A cartoon depicting British soldiers of 1815 compared with British soldiers in 1915. The former wears red uniforms while the latter is in khaki.

A cartoon depicting British soldiers of 1815 compared with British soldiers in 1915. The former wears red uniforms while the latter is in khaki.

‘Fighting our Fathers’ Cause’: The British Press and the Waterloo Centenary

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Jun 110 min read

Vintage Royal typewriter with ornate details, round keys, and a black finish. It conveys a nostalgic, classic feel, representing early 20th-century design.

Vintage Royal typewriter with ornate details, round keys, and a black finish. It conveys a nostalgic, classic feel, representing early 20th-century design.

Letter from the Editors

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Mar 14 min read

To the left of the picture, two well-dressed men engage in conversation. One of them is covered with a parasol that is held by another man, his servant. To the right of the picture, two more men, also well-dressed, are kneeling and touching birds. In the background are two figures that are standing on a hill. One is holding a bow and arrow. The other has a case of arrows on his back.

To the left of the picture, two well-dressed men engage in conversation. One of them is covered with a parasol that is held by another man, his servant. To the right of the picture, two more men, also well-dressed, are kneeling and touching birds. In the background are two figures that are standing on a hill. One is holding a bow and arrow. The other has a case of arrows on his back.

Countering Capitalism: How the Aytas Answered Their Prayers to the Philippines’ Problems

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Mar 18 min read

Photograph of a cemetery featuring a prominent white marble angel statue leaning over a pedestal with the name "HILL" engraved on it. The statue is surrounded by green grass, trees creating dappled lighting, and various other gravestones in the background.

Photograph of a cemetery featuring a prominent white marble angel statue leaning over a pedestal with the name "HILL" engraved on it. The statue is surrounded by green grass, trees creating dappled lighting, and various other gravestones in the background.

Angels and Death: Soul Guides to Judgement Bringers

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Mar 19 min read

A human-sized carved skull made of clear crystal, with indentations for both eyes and a nose, is displayed vertically in a museum case. The teeth have been carved as an outline, and the jaw and skullcap are shaped to match human features.

A human-sized carved skull made of clear crystal, with indentations for both eyes and a nose, is displayed vertically in a museum case. The teeth have been carved as an outline, and the jaw and skullcap are shaped to match human features.

Real Enough? How Forgeries and AI Hoaxes Shape Historical Memory

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Mar 18 min read

Seven men, three standing and four sitting down, wearing Boer War medals pose for a formal photograph.

Seven men, three standing and four sitting down, wearing Boer War medals pose for a formal photograph.

‘This is what South Africa has done for me’: ‘Lunacy’ among Boer War veterans in Britain

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Mar 110 min read

Watercolor painting of Whitby Abbey ruins under a pale blue sky. The gothic structure overlooks a coastal landscape, evoking tranquillity and history.

Watercolor painting of Whitby Abbey ruins under a pale blue sky. The gothic structure overlooks a coastal landscape, evoking tranquillity and history.

Nun Too Soon – Recovering Victorian Convent Histories

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Mar 17 min read

Portrait of a dignified man in a military uniform adorned with medals, a blue and red sash, and epaulets, set against a moody sky background.

Portrait of a dignified man in a military uniform adorned with medals, a blue and red sash, and epaulets, set against a moody sky background.

How did the British Empire Use Pomp and Circumstance to govern the Maltese Islands, 1800-1836?

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Mar 110 min read

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