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The Historian

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'The Historian' is an undergraduate academic journal published by the University of Exeter History Society. We aim to publish every submission.

 Exeter, England
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The Historian Journal is very proud to announce our second edition for this academic year. Covering topics from women's history to medieval Christianity! thehistorianjournal.wordpres… #history #Exeter #uniofexeter #student #journal

The Historian Journal – Term 2 2019/2020

The edition of The Historian for Term 2 2019/2020 is now available below for download on all devices. The Historian Journal – Term 2 2019/2020Download

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We are proud to announce the online publication of our first edition for the year 2019/2020, with articles ranging from Machiavelli to the Moon. Avaliable now to download! thehistorianjournal.wordpres… #history #journal #uniofexeter #university #academic #student #machiavellitothemoon

The Historian – Term 1, 2019/2020

The new edition of The Historian is now available to download online, as a part of our ongoing commitment to the environment and accessibility. The Historian Journal – Term 1 2019/2020Downloa…

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To start off the new year, junior editor Luke Brown has engaged in some local history, pointing to the origins of German Christianity as being just a few miles from Exeter! thehistorianjournal.wordpres… #history #uniofexeter #localhistory #crediton #germany #germanhistory #english
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Junior Editor Jazmine Derwin uncovers the colonial discourse surrounding female circumcision in Kenya, specifically focusing on the Kikuyu people. thehistorianjournal.wordpres… via @wordpressdotcom #history #article #kenya #womenshistory #femalecircumcision #uniofexeter #colonialism
Female Circumcision and Colonial Discourse in Kenya

Female Circumcision and Colonial Discourse in Kenya

By Jazmine Derwin – Junior Editor at The Historian Journal Female circumcision (Irua Ria Atumia) came under great scrutiny and was framed as a barbaric practice by the Christian missionaries …

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Junior Editor Alice Gustinetti investigates the history and significance of the German Carnival in this festive article! thehistorianjournal.wordpres… via @wordpressdotcom #history #germany #medieval #carnival #uniofexeter #german #germanhistory

The Fifth Season: Origins And Significance Of German Carnival

By Alice Gustinetti – Junior Editor at The Historian Journal   A period of celebrations, parades and entertainment, the thousand-year Carnival represents one of the most awaited events in all …

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Now for an article by Junior Editor Lars Mucklejohn which analyses the use of humour by US President Ronald Reagan. thehistorianjournal.wordpres… via @wordpressdotcom #politics #reagan #US #president #history #exeteruni

The Humour of Ronald Reagan

By Lars Mucklejohn – Junior Editor at The Historian Journal Humour is a fundamental aspect of all communication. Nevertheless, it seems that no US President has utilised it like ex-entertaine…

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Now for an article by Junior Editor Joe Newell concerning the value of the Brexit-Reformation analogy in British politics. thehistorianjournal.wordpres… via @wordpressdotcom #brexit #politics #history #exeteruni #europe #uk

The Value of the Brexit-Reformation Analogy

By Joe Newell – Junior Editor at The Historian Journal At face-value, glaring similarities between Brexit and the English Reformation make for a compelling analogy. Henry VIII’s break from Ro…

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Next up, we have our second article of Black History Month, focusing on Exeter’s local history of slavery and abolitionism thehistorianjournal.wordpres… via @wordpressdotcom #blackhistorymonth #history #exeteruni #exeter #britishhistory #abolitionism #frederickdouglass

Slavery and Abolitionism in Exeter

By Ben Cope In August 1846 Frederick Douglass, former American slave turned abolitionist campaigner, visited Exeter as part of a UK tour to generate support for the abolition of slavery in the Unit…

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For our first article of both the academic year and Black History Month, we are focusing on the life of the 18th-century man of letters, Ignatius Sancho. thehistorianjournal.wordpres… #blackhistorymonth #history #exeteruni #britishhistory
The “Portrait of an African”

The “Portrait of an African”

  By Cai Green On display at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum, in Exeter city centre, the painting “Portrait of an African” reveals a story of race and racism in 18th-century Britain. The port…

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Welcome to Cai Green and Ben Cope (left) as our 2019-2020 senior editors. We’ve enjoyed running the journal this year and would like to thank our hardworking editors, contributors, ⁦⁦@exeterclio⁩ ⁦@RichardToye⁩ ⁦and our readers for their support! Will and Elle
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Published on the ⁦@RMGreenwich⁩ blog, have a read of this article by one of our very own editors ⁦@PriestConal⁩ about the shoreside lives of women connected to the Royal Navy between 1793 and 1820. #universityofexeter #historyatexeter rmg.co.uk/discover/behind-th…

Tenacious women in the kingdom of letters

The correspondence between mothers and wives to John Markham, on the Admiralty Board, reveals the surprising role these women played in attempting to secure their family's survival

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Happy #DevonDay! In a county with such a rich history, @UniofExeter historians are excited to be sharing new discoveries about #Kenn, #Kennford & #Kenton at a free public event on Thur 6 June, 4-7pm, at the Kenn Centre. We'd love to hear your stories too bit.ly/2wEyheQ
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One of our incoming senior editors for next year, Cai Green, has written an article on the decline of homosexuality in the late Ottoman Empire. Check it out here! #universityofexeter #historyatexeter #lgbtqhistory #ottomanempire thehistorianjournal.wordpres…
The decline of homosexuality in the late Ottoman Empire.

The decline of homosexuality in the late Ottoman Empire.

By Cai Green    Throughout much its history, the Ottoman Empire was tolerant of homosexual activity; while homosexuality was legally opposed the reality was one of tolerance, a society wh…

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Considering what to do with your History degree? Have a listen to our latest podcast where History Society Member Holly Rice chats about careers in History teaching. #universityofexeter #historyatexeter #historycareers thehistorianjournal.wordpres…

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In our final Cold War themed article, ⁦⁦⁦@TheOrangeJam_⁩ explores Britain’s Cold War diplomatic approach to the Middle East. #universityofexeter #historyatexeter #coldwar thehistorianjournal.wordpres…
Diplomatic Brilliance? The Failure of British Diplomacy in the Cold War Middle East

Diplomatic Brilliance? The Failure of British Diplomacy in the Cold War Middle East

By William Sowter As the Second World War came to a close, and the battle lines for the Cold War started to be consolidated, the grand building of the Foreign Office in the heart of Westminster had…

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Take a revision break by reading this next article from our very own @elle_hepburn exploring why the USA, USSR and Cuba intervened in the 1960-1965 Congo Crisis. #universityofexeter #historyatexeter #coldwar thehistorianjournal.wordpres…

A clash of ideologies on foreign soil: How, why and by what means the USA, USSR and Cuba intervened...

By Elle Hepburn When considering the history of the Cold War, the Crisis in Congo is often overlooked. After independence from Belgium in 1960, conflict shortly broke out, and was quickly appropria…

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Once upon a time, the library was a very different place... while everyone is busy revising, for today's #ThrowbackThursday, we bring you the library before the Forum!! Enjoy! 📚📕📙📗📘 @ExeterUniLib #TBT
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This week is #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek and it's also the height of exam season for both our current and prospective students. We want to ensure that you're looking after yourselves and getting the support you need. You can find further information at exeter.ac.uk/wellbeing/
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Today is #ExeterPride! We hope everyone has a wonderful day 🌈 Join the procession from 12pm @ExeterPride
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Look out for #libraryfreebies hidden in the Library during the #examseason. There are free gifts to be found in the Forum and St. Luke's @Exeter_Students @ExeterGuild
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