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Catherine the Great: An Enlightened Despot
Almost three centuries after her birth, Catherine the Great continues to be memorialised and edified in modern media.

Phoebe Holmwood
Aug 25, 20245 min read
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Lilibet and Daisy: Defining Modern Queenship
What does 'queenship' mean in the twenty-first century?

Abby Louise Woodman
Jan 14, 202411 min read
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Winners Write History: Or Is It Just Men? The Memory of… Alice Perrers
The phrase ‘winners write history’ helpfully encapsulates how men have treated women throughout history. How is a ‘winner’ defined?

Phoebe Holmwood
Jan 7, 202418 min read
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“Red hair is my lifelong sorrow”: Reflections on the literary and historical trope of redheads
There is pattern across centuries of troubled or troubling women sharing a common feature of red hair.

Anouk Saint
Nov 21, 202315 min read
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Revising Anne: Anna of Denmark
Anne of Denmark – even the name historians use to popularly refer to the queen consort of James VI and I is a misnomer.

Jillian Ducker
Sep 19, 202322 min read
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New Kingdom Makeup, Beauty, and Appearance; Ancient Egyptian Style and its' Modern Day Influence
Thick winged eyeliner and striking colours of blue and gold are utilised in many modern portrayals of ancient Egyptians

Holly Russell
Aug 27, 20237 min read
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Isabella, The She-Wolf of France
The Hundred-Year War started because of a woman.

Abby Louise Woodman
Mar 30, 20234 min read
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