The emergence of school photographs in France or why your school pics are important visual documents
Cécile J. Esther Guigui, Queen Mary University of London We all have these childhood photographs somewhere in boxes or photo albums, these school photographs that we dare not to show to our friends because we had a giant smile with braces, or the most awkward hairstyle. School photographs are common and ordinary objects of our…
Blog Post: History Falling Upon its Own Sword: The Rupture Between History and the Speculative Philosophy of History by Naif Al Bidh
The discipline of history is at a crossroads today as it confronts an existential crisis of epic proportions. Data collected on the change in degrees awarded indicates a sharp decline in history when compared to other majors. This decline in interest is not limited to the 21st century data, as history departments seemed to be…
Blog Post: What can Vermont tell us about allegiance in the American Revolution? by Benjamin Anderson
Situated in the north-east of the United States of America between New York and New Hampshire, the state of Vermont (known as the New Hampshire Grants prior to its declaration of independence in 1777) is known for its isolation and tendency to be forgotten. Every state has its own history of the American Revolution, but…
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