The Russian Ethnic Minority In Ukraine Deserve Protection
While the one year anniversary from Russia’s invasion into Ukraine passes, British and American commentators are gleeful in sharing theories about future NATO actions, further aid to Ukraine and inflicting punishment towards Russia, whether it is the loss of Crimea or...
Repetition Helps With Language Learning
In 2017, I decided to learn Russian. I began the Russian course on Duolingo and watched grammar videos on YouTube. Whilst I learnt the Cryllic alphabet easily, it took nearly six years until I could mutter some sentences, and this was only after incorporating other...
On Medieval Studies and the Far-Right
In the past decades, medieval scholars have voiced concerns about the misuse and abuse of the Middle Ages, particularly within pop culture and among right-wing politicians, whether populist, neoconservative, or fascist. I’ve covered this topic previously. For those...
Harry Potter Has Plot Holes. So?
Not everyone is a fan of Harry Potter’s worldbuilding. A recent viral Twitter thread demonstrated the ‘flaws’ inherent in the Wizarding World. Why does poverty exist where magic replaces labour? Do Scottish students have to travel to London, then take the Hogwarts...Welcome To Snowy Fictions
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