Social Change in Scotland: A Quiet Revolution
Fifty years ago, Scots were a different people, with different institutions. Explore the changes with David McCrone.
Chinese Calcuttawallah: Articulating a Diaspora Ethnic Identity in India
Roy and Basu explore the Chinese diaspora's cultural imprint and identity evolution in Kolkata's twin Chinatowns.
The Complete Scottish Sketches of R. B. Cunninghame Graham
Cunninghame Graham's great-grandnephew reveals his favourite sketch of the celebrated Scottish writer
Q&A with Aliya A Ali, author of Family Ties and Political Power: Governing Kūfa under ʿUthmān b. ʿAffān
Aliya A Ali provides insights into their research on family networks and governance in early Islam.
Langwell, Caithness: an exemplar of the Highland economy
William Parente explores the challenges faced by Highland communities in the time of the Clearances
Why family ties in Kūfa mattered for early Islamic politics
Aliya A Ali explores how kinship and marriage alliances shaped political power and governance in the early Islamic city of Kūfa.
More Than Just Shade: 3 Surprising Stories About the 19th-Century Parasol
Elena Vanden Abeele investigates the functions, symbols and hidden meanings behind the parsol in the 19th century.
Q&A with Chibli Mallat, author of Democracy Redefined
Chibli Mallat introduces 'Democracy Redefined' and explores the Lebanese Constitution's history and its unique approach to democracy.
Hardboiled Blues: Rethinking the Music of Rory Gallagher
Dr Lauren Alex O’Hagan explores the overlooked literary depth of Rory Gallagher’s lyrics, arguing for their place within a unique hardboiled blues tradition.