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On this day in 1923, the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio was established. Martha Chapman explores the huge cultural legacy of what was to become one of the most successful media organisations of human history.
For our sixth - and final - sneak peek at the upcoming print edition of The Bristorian, here is an extended version of Isobel Edward’s article discussing the history, activism and cultures of the Muxe community. The Bristorian print edition launches at 5pm on Monday the 19th of May 2025.
Latest Articles:
Manini Manushi Gangal details the enchanting romantic inspiration behind Woolf’s highly acclaimed novel Orlando.
Eleanor Flower explores the life and impact of poet and academic Audre Lorde, the Black, Lesbian feminist whose fight against oppression continues over three decades after her death, in the resonant form of the Black Unicorn.
In this article, Alice Peters explores the history of the Black Panthers iconic uniform, reflecting on the impact it has on Black activism today.
Amanda Schlicht explores the conception of the Harlem Renaissance and how the sound and lyricism of jazz music acted as a form of powerful emancipation for Black voices.
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The Assassin’s Creed games are a standout franchise in the counterfactual world, and gamers are currently getting to grips with the latest release, Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Ben Bryant explores the series’ history, its depiction of various periods, and its overall historical importance.
Charlie Farmer uses experiences of her sixth-form’s role play game, ‘Game of Roses’ to explore the impact of role play on education and public history.
Editor-in-Chief AJ Birt explores the way in which children learn about the significance of Remembrance Day through age-appropriate animated films and historical discussions.
Arts Editor Sam Aylwin explores how the creation of Pirate Radio helped foster a cultural revolution in the 1960s, and moulded broadcasting into what it is today – all from a ship anchored in international waters.