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Is Trump the new King Henry II?
By David Runciman The testimony of Former FBI Director James Comey before the Senate Intelligence Committee was a highly anticipated moment of political drama. There were many stand-out moments. But as a medievalist, it was particularly interesting to hear Comey and one of his interlocutors compare President Trump to King Henry II of England. So…
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‘Rejoice Moscow, Russians are in Paris!’: The curious history of a popular melody
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Proclaiming tolerance and maintaining integrity
By Carys Brown | @HistoryCarys Theoretically, twenty-first-century Britain is tolerant; it is a place where diverse opinions can flourish. However, when opinions come into conflict, the appropriate course of action is not always obvious. As last year’s “Gay cake” row highlighted, the line between intolerance and a principled stance can be unclear. At the same…
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When Numbers Lie – Cautioning Quantitative Enthusiasm
By Alex Wakelam – @A_Wakelam There is an often repeated quote that is thrown around when speaking of “the past” and knowledge thereof in the kind of hushed, reverential tones usually reserved for gods and kings – that those who do not learn from it are doomed to repeat it and, principally, repeat its mistakes. As such, there…
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Carnivorous Protestants and Radical Vegetarianism in Early Modern England
By Elly Barnett – @eleanorrbarnett A meat-free diet is becoming increasingly popular in the UK. The number of vegans, for instance, who avoid all animal products as well as meat, has more than tripled since 2006.[1] Increasing awareness of environmental issues caused by the meat industry, concerns about animal welfare, new claims about healthy living, and greater access…
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