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JK Rowling gives sexual assault as the reason for her views on trans people

JK Rowling has spoken out after being criticised for recent remarks about transgender people. In an extended essay posted on her website, the Harry Potter author defended her recent tweets …

Cuba: From colonisation to independence

A history of conquest, slavery, rebellion and the long struggle for freedom The First Peoples: Before Columbus Long before a European sail broke the Caribbean horizon, Cuba was home to several …

The Encomienda System: Spain’s blueprint for colonial exploitation

Spain built one of history’s most ambitious empires in a matter of decades, but ambition alone doesn’t extract silver from mountains or sugar from fields. For that, you need labour. …

How to beat the boredom blues: 10 new hobbies to try

The lockdown has been hard on all of us. We are used to going out and seeing our friends, family, and colleagues, but now we are stuck at home with only ourselves for company. This can lead to …

May Day: Unveiling the Ancient Origins of a joyful spring celebration

May Day, a vibrant and lively holiday celebrated on 1 May, has deep-rooted origins in ancient pagan traditions. This joyous occasion marks the arrival of spring and embraces the flourishing growth and …

Choosing new activities when isolating

In the wake of the global Coronavirus pandemic, people are being told to stay at home and practice ‘social distancing.’ It can be strange being in lockdown and having to change from your …

The 1963 Coral Gardens Massacre: A dark chapter in Jamaica’s history

The Coral Gardens Massacre, also known as the Coral Gardens Incident or Bad Friday, refers to a series of tragic events that unfolded in Jamaica between 11 April and 13 1963. It is a dark and often …

Mastering the art of the clapback: Insights from Elijah Lawal’s guide to calling out racist stereotypes

2021 list As a society, we still struggle with the issue of racism. Even though we have made significant progress in the last century, we still encounter racist behaviour and stereotypes in …

The Genocide: The darkest chapter in Rwanda’s history

The 1994 Rwandan genocide is one of modern history’s most horrific and tragic events. In just 100 days, an estimated 800,000 people, primarily from the minority Tutsi community, were brutally …

How to throw a virtual party

When you have family spread across the globe, meeting up in person can be expensive. Not everyone can take regular trips to see family members. Thankfully we have the internet, so distance should no …

Writing as a hobby

Taking up writing as a hobby is an excellent way to find out if it’s something you want to do long-term. If you want to be a writer, you need to enjoy writing. If you don’t enjoy it, odds …

The Gadsden Purchase: America’s quest for a southern railroad

In the tapestry of American expansion, the Gadsden Purchase of 1853 stands out as a significant but often overlooked chapter. Named after James Gadsden, the US diplomat who negotiated the deal, this …