For our sixth - and final - sneak peek at the upcoming print edition of The Bristorian, here is an extended version of Isobel Edward’s article discussing the history, activism and cultures of the Muxe community. The Bristorian print edition launches at 5pm on Monday the 19th of May 2025.

For our fifth sneak peek at the upcoming print edition of The Bristorian, here is an extended version of Chris Wright’s article exploring the life and career of one of Bristol’s forgotten talents: Alfred Fagon. The Bristorian print edition launches at 5pm on Monday the 19th of May 2025.

For our fourth sneak peek at the upcoming print edition of The Bristorian, here is an extended version of Scarlett Bantin’s article discussing the often overlooked granddaughters of Queen Victoria. The Bristorian print edition launches at 5pm on Monday the 19th of May 2025.

For our third sneak peek at the upcoming print edition of The Bristorian, here is an extended version of Ben Bryant’s article discussing Red Dead Redemption 2 and its depiction of the life and death of the Old West. The Bristorian print edition launches at 5pm on Monday the 19th of May 2025.

For our second sneak peek at the upcoming print edition of The Bristorian, here is an extended version of William Budd’s article discussing the developing identities of Taiwanese diaspora communities. The Bristorian print edition launches at 5pm on Monday the 19th of May 2025.

For our first sneak peek at the upcoming print edition of The Bristorian, here you can find an extended version of Isabel Armstrong’s article on the institutionalisation of sex work in the Italian Renaissance. The Bristorian print edition launches at 5pm on Monday the 19th of May 2025.

Ben Bryant reflects on Tolkien Reading Day: its founding, its practice and its legacy today for fans around the world.

Suddenly achieving the title of the highest-grossing animated film in history, Nezha 2’s rise in the global box office has been unprecedented. Shujiao Guo looks at the success of Nezha, and what it can tell us about the growing influence of internationalised Chnese culture.

Who would have thought that today’s sweet and romantic Valentine’s Day started with the execution of a Christian martyr?

The 27th of January marks the International Holocaust Memorial Day, a day of remembrance and commemoration, yet the crimes of the Nazi regime took place much closer to home than one might think. Aine Ray delves into the history of the Alderney Camps on the Channel Islands.

Gus Latcham explores the short reign of Harold Godwinson, his defeat at the Battle of Hastings, and the ramifications of the consequent Norman sovereignty on British history.

As the Chinese traditional calendar turns to 2025, this article explores how Chinese mythology diversifies traditional Western views of the Snake from a fearful character to a wise and crafty human companion, offering much better fortune for its upcoming year.

You’ve heard of Orwell and Hemingway – how about the others? Ivor Starkey explores Bristol’s memorialisation of its Spanish Civil War volunteers, and the legacy of the International Brigades more broadly.

Rowan Hulatt explores New Year’s traditions, old and new, and their origins.

You may be surprised to find out that a central part of a traditional Catalonian Christmas involves a small, ceramic figure depicting an individual defecating. Isabel Armstrong looks at Spain’s best and most unique Christmas tradition.

On the 13th of November, 1002 AD, King Æthelred II ordered the mass execution of all those in England who were deemed to be ‘Danes’. Gus Latcham explores the St. Brice’s Day Massacre, an often-forgotten genocide in English history.

Editor-In-Chief AJ Birt tells us about the conspirators behind the gunpowder plot. After all, Guy Fawkes wasn’t the only one involved

How Pedro Almodóvar pioneered a radical counterculture movement in the aftermath of one of Europe’s longest dictatorships.

Aine Ray explores the complexities of the memorial to the Concentration Camp at Vernet and the process of remembering the crimes of fascist collaborators during WW2 in the present day.