You may be surprised to find out that a central part of a traditional Catalonian Christmas involves a small, ceramic figure depicting an individual defecating. Isabel Armstrong looks at Spain’s best and most unique Christmas tradition.

On the 13th of November, 1002 AD, King Æthelred II ordered the mass execution of all those in England who were deemed to be ‘Danes’. Gus Latcham explores the St. Brice’s Day Massacre, an often-forgotten genocide in English history.

Editor-In-Chief AJ Birt tells us about the conspirators behind the gunpowder plot. After all, Guy Fawkes wasn’t the only one involved

How Pedro Almodóvar pioneered a radical counterculture movement in the aftermath of one of Europe’s longest dictatorships.

Aine Ray explores the complexities of the memorial to the Concentration Camp at Vernet and the process of remembering the crimes of fascist collaborators during WW2 in the present day.

Michael Koy discusses the evolution of Hong Kong’s cuisine, tracing back to its colonial roots and examines the challenges it faces in the present amidst political instability and globalisation.

In this feature, Aeliya discusses the historical context behind the continuing violence taking place in Israel and Palestine.

Kaite Light explores the history of Anorexia Nervosa and the role that the government and media play in the rise and fall of eating disorders in contemporary society.

Milan provides a historical breakdown of the Chicken Tikka Masala, widely known to be Britain’s National dish. This article is written in collaboration with The Croft Magazine (Food), University of Bristol’s lifestyle magazine.

Often dismissed as a purely European enterprise, Charlie explores the true origins of techno, and how it has strayed far from its non-eurocentric origins.

Saiba provides a historical breakdown of the Yorkshire Pudding, one of Britain’s most loved side dish to pair with a Sunday roast. This article is written in collaboration with The Croft Magazine (Food), University of Bristol’s lifestyle magazine.

A crisis oft-ignored by Western media sources, Reea sheds light on the horrifying effects of climate change currently being felt throughout Pakistan.

Now a man renowned for his stake in the continuing Opioid Crisis in America, Charlie explores the beginnings of Arthur Sackler’s pharmaceutical empire, and the lasting impression it has on drug culture in America.

Dame Jean Iris Murdoch was an Irish and British Philosopher and novelist. Best known for her psychological novels that contain philosophical and comic elements. Fredrick enlightens us with his insightful thoughts on Murdoch’s works.

As Halloween draws closer, the Bristorian considers the deliciously camp ties between horror films and queerness. Spotlighting Dr Frank. N Furter, an icon of queer cinema, Oscar discusses the much-loved horror classic, The Rocky Horror Picture Show….

After a long hiatus, the infamous UoB History memes is back for an exclusive interview with the Bristorian. Discussing institutional critique, meme culture and the page’s best-loved memes, Hope talks to the person behind the page….

Dr. Peter Coates offers his insights on the deepening climate crisis in a previously unpublished Q&A from November 2019. His answers offer an interesting glance at pre-Covid perceptions of climate change.

Charlotte von Mahlsdorf (1928-2002) is not a name that many would recognise, but for 2022’s International Transgender Day of Visibility, writing on a controversial East German figure felt like an interesting dive into trans history. Whilst not a pioneer or activist per se, Mahlsdorf is a historical trans figure that we should not ignore.

At the end of the Second World War, Britain began its decolonisation of the countries it had once had ruthlessly controlled. However, the sun did not set on imperialist ideologies, which have now settled within our present. In this piece, The Bristorian discusses colonial legacies and aims to outline what decolonisation means in the world we know today.

Following the diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics by many western nations, the Bristorian explores whether politics should play such a big role in sport.