So, back to it again. Spring Break has been a really welcome step back from the desk, laptop, and essay writing, however I can’t help but feel that I’m a little bit behind on blog writing. I’ll do my best
Spirit Politics
Indigenous mobilizations against the State for their autonomy and self-determination has become a marker of 21st century Latin American history. The challenge posed by indigenous people to internal colonialism (i.e. coloniality of power embedded in nation-state building after decolonization) threatens
Transnational Cinema History
Since my project focuses on one film and one play, but my short essay did not include much on the transnational study of these mediums, I thought I would research the move to a transnational study of cinema. This move
Toward an Intellectual History of the Non-Human
I have to admit, I was riding an absolute high this week in regard to this module; I found my key argument which linked my whole project together. Therefore, I wanted to get stuck into these readings on a topic
Cei Ballast (Ballast Quay) : A Transnational Island
Over spiring break I felt I might mix up my blog posts a bit and write about something a bit different (although it is still related to Welsh history I’m afraid!). This is a story which I heard about a
Global Histories of the non-human
I’ve found this weeks readings on Global histories of the non-human interesting as they demonstrate how the field of transnational and global histories have moved on from looking at solely the actions and interactions between humans and have moved into
And we are back…..
During the spring break I took a little time out to spend some quality time with my children, I also caught up on some tv and had some fabulous traybakes delivered that were absolutely amazing. You may be wondering why
Cinnamon Rolls and Cardamom: A Story of Trade
Upon perusing several recipes to fuel my insatiable desire for making edible things in general, I came across an interesting feature in the Cinnamon Roll. Cinnamon rolls (Skillingsboller or Kanelbullar depending on where you’re from) are quite an interesting pastry,
Thinking Through my Decision to do a Project
Reflecting on my experience writing my short essay and my project proposal, I have begun to think more seriously about going down the project route instead of the essay route. Thinking back to the discussion Bernhard led during the unconference,
A Deeper Dive into using Phenomenology in Oral and Food History (things that didn’t make it into my essay)
Upon examining the possibility of combining philosophical methods on inquiry to reinforce the discipline of history, I came upon several fascinating features of a specific Kyoto School affiliated philosopher that’s ideas were incredibly applicable to the field of Oral and
(Project Proposal) Fists of Fury: A Transnational Guide on how Bruce Lee Punched His Way Against Asian Stereotypes in Hollywood
“To hell with circumstances; I create opportunities” is what martial arts king Bruce Lee said and did.[1] Bruce Lee adapted from his being one-quarter Caucasian and three-quarters Chinese, living both in the United States and Hong Kong. He adapted from
An inspiration towards academic writing and questions for Milinda.
I have been toying with the phrasing of this for a few days, because I want to present a number of questions in the hopes of gaining a better understanding of Dr Banerjee’s concept of “transversal history” and, while an
Project Proposal
Poverty and Labour in the Jute Industry: Home and Away At the height of the jute industry both Dundee and Bengal were extremely influential and rich. However, there was still large amounts of poverty in both areas and my project will focus
(Project Proposal) Transnational Reproduction: The Commodification of Reproductive Rights and Human Beings
Transnational reproduction describes the process of using assisted reproductive technologies to create babies for parents residing in a foreign country. By questioning what factors drive transnational reproduction, this investigation will explore and problematize the ideologies and justifications which underpin the
(Project Proposal) Transcending the Tikka Masala: The Local and Transnational Role of Garam Masala and Spiciness in the Construction and Colonisation of Indian Identity through Food Culture.
Context Garam Masala, Tikka Masala and Spiciness are all commonly discussed terms in the realm of Indian food overseas. The sheer ubiquity and nature of the “Indian Takeout” in the United Kingdom, often with an only passing resemblance to recipes