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EPOCH is a non-profit publication produced by members of the history community at Lancaster University. We publish new research from emergent historians in a friendly format. We set no restrictions on era, region, or theme and encourage contributions from all areas of historical research.

We created the magazine to give postgraduates and ECRs a platform to publish their work and to engage with a wider audience within academia and beyond. While we hold ourselves and our contributors to a high academic standard, we designed EPOCH to be accessible to non-specialists and non-academics. We feel that everyone should be able to access and enjoy important new research.

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In Philosophia: Female Philosophers of Ancient Greece and Rome

In scholarly discussions of ancient Western philosophy, female philosophers are rarely mentioned. This can partially be explained by the fact that none of their works have survived, so our understanding of them can now only be reached through the descriptions provided in other ancient texts. The same, however, is true of Socrates, who did not produce any written works during his life. Modern understandings of him are formed from others’ descriptions and the use of his voice i

Jun 18 min read

Beating the U-boat: How Trawlers Won the Great War at SeA

When one thinks of the warships that fought the First World War, images of colossal dreadnoughts and great armoured cruisers immediately spring to mind, battling for supremacy at Jutland, Coronel, or Dogger Bank. However, it was the humble fishing vessel that served the Royal Navy in the greatest numbers. Britain would call upon the crews of miniscule trawlers and drifters, which in peacetime towed fishing nets and used free-floating drift nets respectively, for its defence a

Jun 16 min read

Voices from the Margins? The Politics of Petitioning in the Plantagenet World

In the year 1341, petitions from across England and the wider Plantagenet Empire (comprised of England, Wales and eastern Ireland with dominion over parts of Scotland and France fluctuating throughout the period) brought personal grievances, political disputes, and financial struggles to the attention of Edward III, his council and Parliament. John de Denton sought intervention in a contested mayoral election in Newcastle. Amice de Houwe of Sussex lamented that her enemy Thom

Jun 16 min read

The Introduction of the Feral Horse During the Colonisation of German South West Africa

The Tsau/Khaeb National Park, formerly known as Sperrgebiet (‘Sperrgebiet’ in German means ‘restricted area’), was established in 2004. The Park rises in the last extreme outcrop of the Namib desert, Southern Namibia, along the Atlantic coast that overlooks the rocky spur where in 1488 the Portuguese explorer Bartolomeus Diaz landed (known as Diaz Point). Part of the national park is affected by the presence of diamond deposits.

Jun 19 min read

The Possibility of the Existence of the First Emperor Jinmu

The Imperial Family of Japan is characterised by its mythological roots, and it is also the oldest existing monarchy in the world. From the first Emperor Jinmu to the present day, the imperial line has been carried on by a paternal line for 126 generations, and there has never been a change of dynasty. The eight empresses (female emperors) are also of male line, and their accession to the throne were as one-point reliefs in the imperial genealogy. This is why members of the I

Jun 18 min read

Letter From The Editors

Welcome to a very special issue of EPOCH magazine, marking our twentieth edition. From the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War to the 800th anniversary of the definitive issue of Magna Carta, 2025 is a year replete with major historical anniversaries that will be commemorated the world over.

Jun 13 min read

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We produce engaging articles about history. Our articles feature strong points of intrigue, compelling narratives, and showcase new discoveries or perspectives. We highlight innovative methods and offer insights into areas with untapped potential.

We prioritise and support histories that are underrepresented in the media, actively encouraging historians of marginalised peoples and places to contribute.

Our content is designed for a non-specialist and non-academic audience. Therefore, we ensure our contributions are clear, coherent, and concise, offering history without jargon.