Category: Thoughts
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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…
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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?
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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.
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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.
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