BY GILBERT GENEVER-JONES The Netherlands like many other modern democracies is constantly changing as the political standpoint of the people develops in relation to ongoing events. In this article I will discuss the origin of the Dutch political system and the results of the 2023 election. Alongside what the party ideals are. The Netherlands operates […]
The 5 most influential women in the ancient world
BY CHARLOTTE HOWES When people think of the ancient world, some of the names that spring to mind are Hercules, Achilles or Theseus. This is expected as it was a patriarchal society; the men had control of war, peace and power. Due to the presentation of myths showing women through the male gaze, they are […]
The Relevance of von Hayek’s, “The Road to Serfdom”
BY WILLIAM BAKER Von Hayek, the esteemed Austrian-British economist and political philosopher published his most famous work, “The Road to Serfdom” in 1944, from the safety of Britain. Overall, it was a reaction to the growth of totalitarianism in Europe, and a passionate outcry that the attitudes and ideals that spread throughout his home country […]
The Evolution of Post-Mortems
BY ANNA LEFLEY The practice of post-mortems, or autopsies, has evolved significantly in the UK over time. Traditionally, they were conducted mainly for legal purposes, to investigate the cause of death in cases of suspicious or violent deaths. However, over time, they have become increasingly important for medical research, education, and improving healthcare. Body Snatchers […]
Has EU aid to Ukraine gone too far?
BY STEVEN FUCHS The war between Russia and Ukraine has been raging on for close to two years at the time of writing this blog. After the Russian annexation of the Crimean peninsula in 2014, the Russian invasion of mainland Ukraine was the next step in the Russo-Ukrainian war. President Vladimir Putin said that he […]
Sugar Money Book Review
BY HENRY SACKS Rarely do you find a book that brings an enjoyable plot alongside not only useful but insightful knowledge, however after reading this book I can say that it certainly is possible. The book follows the true story of brothers from the island of Martinique who venture back to their homeland of Grenada […]
Kafka’s “The metamorphosis” and Kierkegaardian despair
BY ALEXANDER LAWRENCE “The Metamorphosis” written by Czech Author Franz Kafka in 1915 tells the story of Gregor Samsa, a travelling merchant who awakens one morning to find himself transformed into a “monstrous insect”. The absurdist tone of the novella is rapidly elucidated as Gregor is seemingly more horrified by his inevitable absence from work […]
How Silicon Valley Bank was bought for £1
BY FREDDIE HADFIELD The Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) collapse in 2022 was the second largest bank collapse in history; but why exactly did the bank collapse and what can be done to mitigate a situation like this from happening again? The Silicon Valley bank collapsed on the 10th of March 2023 after a run-on deposits […]
The 2008 financial crash
BY FREDDIE HADFIELD In the early 2000s after the dot-com bubble’s collapse, investors saw that it was quite difficult to recover money from bankrupt companies. However, a seemingly safe investment popped up which was a mortgage-backed security. This is where an investment bank uses its large capital to buy thousands of mortgages from lenders and […]
Etiology and the extent & purpose of Ancient Greek and Roman mythology
BY HARRIET SEARLE Etiology is the term used to refer to an explanation, often mythical, created in order to justify the existence of an object, person, or natural phenomena. In Britain, one of the most famous examples of etiology is most certainly the Book of Genesis, which provides an explanation for the creation of the […]