All Thoughts:
Here is everything I have ever posted on this blog, all in one place! Enjoy! 🖤
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Fascism in post-war Japan
Since 1945, fascism has been an enduring presence in Japan. From the fascist aesthetics of Mishima Yukio, to the self-described fascists of the Yakuza mob world, fascism, ultranationalism, and the far-right generally have ensured that the wartime culture of fascism has never fully disappeared. And yet, in discussions of global fascism and the far-right, Japan… Read more
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Empress Sisi: The Tragic Beauty Queen
The story of the ill-fated Empress Elizabeth ‘Sisi’ of Austria has been portrayed in numerous period dramas, but what is the truth behind them? Read more
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Tsarevich: A Bleeding Throne
Russia’s grand imperial history houses a narrative steeped in opulence and tragedy. Within the gilded corridors, one story stands out—a tale of a bleeding throne. Read more
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‘The Witch-Hunt in Early Modern Europe’ – Brian Levack review
‘The Witch-Hunt in Early Modern Europe’ by Brian Levack is an indispensable book for anyone interested in the causes of the ‘craze’. Read my review to find out how Levack shifted my perspective on the matter! Read more
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Snitches get Stitches: Women and Witch-Craft
Recently I’ve seen a lot of tweets along the lines of ‘I’m a yapper’ and ‘everyday is my personal yappathon’ from women. Interestingly, the idea of women as the gossipy gender originated in Early Modern Europe, with women accounting for 70-80% of those executed for witchcraft. Read more
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