For decades, unrecognised for his work and deliberately forgotten, Rustin made possible many of the key cornerstones of civil rights which would otherwise have not seen the light of day
Art History: Wiley, Crosby and hooks, by Hollie Douglas
Writing in her seminal Art on My Mind: Visual Politics, bell hooks observed that “white folks often have greater access to the work of black artists and to the critical apparatus that allows for understanding and appreciation of the work”.
The fall of the Aztecs: Why did some Indians ally with the Spanish during their conquest of Central America? by Amber Reid
One-hundred years to build but only two to take down; in its day, the Aztec Empire was the most powerful force in Mesoamerica. Now, despite the advances it made, its legacy has been almost entirely wiped out by the Spanish Conquistadors.
Athens: The Democratic Revolution, by Elisa Cardamone
In today’s landscape of political uncertainty and daily protests, we might ask ourselves what the value of studying and analyzing the democratic polis of Athens is. Does it mirror our society today? Do we look at it as a model, an ideal to reach?
Call for Articles Issue 34, November 2019
We are delighted to announce the article titles for Issue 34, the first issue of the academic year! We are very excited to be working on this year’s issues, and would love for you to write for us! This issue’s special feature is on Protest and Revolution. We are hoping to publish a series of Continue Reading