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Ever Since Eve: How and Why Has the Bible Been Used to Justify Women’s Oppression? By Grace Fowler

Posted On 14th March 202314th March 2023 By The Manchester Historian

As a character in Genesis, Eve’s entire existence is explored in relation to man, whether that be as a wife or a mother. As the first woman, there is a notion that she is the mother of all humans, the pinnacle of woman.

Category: Features

The unknown Lent: St Martin’s fast

Posted On 11th December 20138th December 2013 By Charlotte Johnson

We all enjoy eating excessively at Christmas but did you know that it is traditional to fast during advent? Alice Rigby investigates this tradition and its demise.

Category: Features

What made the herald angels sing?

Posted On 11th December 20138th December 2013 By Charlotte Johnson

Megan Dina Garlick explores how the modern carolling has formed from medieval liturgical songs, travelling to wish friends good fortune, and the nineteenth century carolling which defines another current Christmas tradition.

Category: Features

How the Middle Ages made Christmas

Posted On 11th December 20138th December 2013 By Sarah Long

A medieval Christmas had both religious and pagan elements. James Brannan explores how Cristes Maesse was celebrated, referring to carolling, gift giving, and feasting.

Category: Features

Winter is coming

Posted On 11th December 20138th December 2013 By Sarah Long

While Christmas has come to dominate December for most of us, the winter solstice is the really significant day of this month. Tom Oliver discovers the modern and ancient celebrations revolve around this event.

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