An Almost Secret History: Institutional Responsibility and the History of SOAS
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An Almost Secret History: Institutional Responsibility and the History of SOAS

by Cristyn Hughes Today’s world is heavily influenced by the presence and actions of national and international institutions. This phenomenon isn’t new – large conglomerates, banks for instance, have existed for centuries and exerted immense influence on the economy – but widespread access to both their workings and their histories is relatively recent. What about…

Beyond Descartes: Walking Through Jute Stalks to Embodied Knowledge
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Beyond Descartes: Walking Through Jute Stalks to Embodied Knowledge

Have you ever found yourself overthinking things? Or perhaps you spend more time contemplating than moving? To better understand my world, I moved. These days, however, I seem to spend more time thinking. “But isn’t that normal?” you might ask. Maybe, but it isn’t the only way to make sense of the world.

SOAS History Blog Podcast Ep. 10: Monarchy and Pluralism in the UK
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SOAS History Blog Podcast Ep. 10: Monarchy and Pluralism in the UK

In a global era of ever diminishing influence for the construct of monarchy, and the Commonwealth specifically, why did people queue for hours to pay respects to a deceased monarch? In the latest SOAS History Blog episode, we investigate the motivations behind this phenomenon through interviews with those who participated in Queen Elizabeth II’s lying in state.

Kashmir: A Natural Paradise or a Man-made Hell? A Journey to Discover a Forgotten Perspective
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Kashmir: A Natural Paradise or a Man-made Hell? A Journey to Discover a Forgotten Perspective

by Hamza Latif Kashmir has been divided for decades. It has always been a region characterized by the diversity of its natural landscapes – from lush mountain valleys to glacial lakes. However, this image of a land solely of natural wonders has been constructed through propaganda, media, and misinformation by entities that are not Kashmiri….

SOAS History Blog Podcast Ep 7: Alden Young
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SOAS History Blog Podcast Ep 7: Alden Young

More about this episode Samples of music in this podcast have been for research and academic discussion, or are free use tracks. Podcast Transcript Introduction (Ellan): This is a SOAS History Blog podcast. To read and hear more content from the SOAS History Blog, go to blogs.soas.ac.uk/soashistoryblog. Music: Atlas Shoulders by Koi Discovery John-Michael: Hi, I’m…

SOAS History Blog Podcast Ep 6: Nada Moumtaz
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SOAS History Blog Podcast Ep 6: Nada Moumtaz

More about this episode Podcast Transcript:  Introduction (Ellan): This is a SOAS history Blog podcast to read and hear more content from the SOAS History Blog, go to: blog.soas.ac.uk/soashistoryblog.  Intro: Atalas Shoulders Koi-discovery (used with artist’s permission) Jawhara: Welcome to our podcast, we are joined here today by with Nada Moumtaz who’s an Associate Professor at the University…

Palestine, Apartheid and the International Criminal Court: Optimism or Caution?
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Palestine, Apartheid and the International Criminal Court: Optimism or Caution?

Israeli governments have resorted to discriminatory and oppressive policies towards the Palestinians in order to maintain a Jewish state in historic Palestine. It is the intention of this article to explore the historical and legal dimension of apartheid as a comparative lens in Israel-Palestine, with a particular focus on what this could mean for the current International Criminal Court (ICC) investigation into crimes against humanity committed by Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT).