Femininity | The HERstory Project

Jun 2314 min read

A Female Odyssey: Women Translating the Homeric Epics

If The Iliad was written down in the late eighth or early seventh century BCE, then why did the first translation by a woman take so long?

Feb 1610 min read

Can I love rom-coms and still be a feminist?

There must be something special within these films, having cultivated such prolonged popularity, but is it at the expense of feminism?

Jan 2811 min read

“Why you always rap about bein’ gay?” Queerness at the ends of homo-hop.

It is a common belief that hip-hop as a whole has always been firmly anti-queer. In truth, hip-hop is not a monolithic entity

Aug 27, 20237 min read

New Kingdom Makeup, Beauty, and Appearance; Ancient Egyptian Style and its' Modern Day Influence

Thick winged eyeliner and striking colours of blue and gold are utilised in many modern portrayals of ancient Egyptians