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.

Ukrainian history has been dominated by contention surrounding its independence, and the last few months highlight that such anxieties are still very present. The current crisis involving Russia and Ukraine has been widely reported in mainstream media, but, in this article, the Bristorian evaluates whether the message in Aleksandr Deineka’s ‘Future Pilots’ is still relevant to today’s territorial disputes.

Inflation is back, and the economic consequences of lockdown are coming home to roost. In this piece, The Bristorian explores the cautionary tale of hyperinflation experienced by the Weimar Republic nearly 100 years ago and seeks to link it to the West’s current economic predicament.

Strikes were back in Bristol from 1-3 December, as the UCU resumed industrial action against university administrations across the UK. In this piece, the Bristorian aims to contextualise their demands, and offer some student perspective on the 4th set of strikes in as many years.

Chartism emerged as one of the defining political movements of the 19th Century. Its intense lobby for political representation is a fascinating story, and one of its chapters is the tragic tale of the Newport Rising, where state repression claimed the lives of at least 22 Chartists. In this piece, The Bristorian reflects on the Chartist movement, asking whether their strife ended with the tangible change they desired.

What is a revolution? If you ask Tony Blair, the creation of New Labour would provide an apt example. In this piece, The Bristorian investigates the legacy of the New Labour governments, and examines whether such a grandiose claim is warranted.

A Practice-Based Dissertation that aims to investigate the question of US intervention in Chile from 1960-1973.

By Alexander Casse.

Exploring the hidden history of thanksgiving and its emergence in recent years.

By Harriet Coombs.

A brief exploration into the history of single-term presidents and the symbolic impact this has on the memory and legacy of presidents in the minds of the American public.

By Elaura Lacey.

Reviewing Andrea Rudick’s assessment of the role of nationalism in England in the fourteenth century.

By Natasha Brake.

Exploring the significance of what we can learn from portraiture with regards to Napoleon.

By Tara Ghias.

Assessing the modern traits of imperial wars of the late nineteenth century, such as military approaches, strategies and attitudes to warfare.

By Elaura Lacey.

Re-evaluating the impact and understanding of the modern outlook on war.

By Charlie Standen.

Looking at the significance of Britain’s Wartime past in constructing political narratives.

By Harriet Coombs.

Analysing the report that outlined how achieving racial equality requires more than changing legislation due to the systemic racism ingrained structurally, politically and financially in the United States.

By Asha Ambasna.

Looking into the work of the Young Historian’s Project and their current focus on African women and the British Health Service.

By Natasha Hollins.