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Activism Folklore History

Easter Laughter and Frivolous Protests

Easter hasn’t always been divided between serious Christian church services and fun eggs and bunnies with more pagan vibes.Continue readingEaster Laughter and Frivolous Protests

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HS2 Hates Community Culture

I was arrested in the Euston Square Gardens protest, for defending a park my band rehearsed in. As an anthropology student, I’m worried about HS2 threatening communities and culture as well as nature.Continue readingHS2 Hates Community Culture

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Anthropology History

Roland the Farter: Humour Never Changes

Professional farters have existed for a long time. In the 12th century, a man named Roland the Farter paid for his land by performing a jump, a whistle, and a fart for the king on Christmas Day. Why was a fart enough to pay rent, and what’s so funny about farting anyway?Continue readingRoland the Farter: Humour Never Changes