Katie Poyner discusses the history of Goldney House, and the family little known links to transatlantic enslavement

In a statement last month, the University chose to remove symbols associated with slave trader Edward Colston from its crest. After this decision, how will the University continue to represent its histories? The Bristorian discusses the future of the crest alongside Dr. Richard Stone.

In her most recent article, Silva Shahini investigates the value of Community Restoration Projects in empowering local communities and highlighting the value of history to the present, using the case study of The Charterhouse in Coventry.

Guided by primary sources, as provided by Gale Resources, Lewis considers the Bristol Riots of 1831 in a new light

Editor-in-Chief Hope explores the violent legacies left by colonial archives, including the continuing gaps and inaccessibility experienced by those trying to uncover colonial legacies. This post is sponsored by Gale Resources.

George explores the various problems with popular depictions of historical events in media, from Hamilton to Troy.

Charlie Standen reflects on the life story of Tomi Reichental, a young Jewish boy living in Slovenia during World War Two, that was recounted to University of Bristol students as part of a collaboration between Bristol Jewish Society and the History Society.

Disenchantment, disillusionment, disappointment, and distress. The Bristorian focuses on the forgotten experiences of colonial troops during the First World War, shown in the film 'Mimesis: African Solider' by John Akomfrah.

For the Bristorian, Silva discusses the Wills Family; once one of the biggest tobacco producers in the UK, their presence has left a lasting impact on the city, and its smoking habits.

AJ reviews a fasinating discussion, centred around a collection of Nineteenth Century writings exploring queer identity and pride. This lecture is part of an annual series commemorating the Bristolian John Addington Symonds (1840-1893), a writer, art historian and early pioneer of LGBTQ+ rights.

There were many injustices and violence instigated by Britain’s ruling of South Asia. The Partition created by the British Raj within South Asia not only resulted in ethnic conflict between present day India and Pakistan, but also led to one of the biggest displacements known to human history. Milan dives deeper into this tragedy, as he explores the ‘We Are Everywhere’ exhibition at the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery.

Following the death of an icon, AJ reflects on the life and legacy of Hilary Mantel

Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Charlie considers the legacy of public grief and the monarchy in our increasingly chaotic and fragile world

Containing a plethora of original source material, The People’s Archive of Stokes Croft aims to capture the essence of one of Bristol’s most iconic areas

The cities of this country are packed with reminders and celebrations of our colonial past. So how are today’s artists and public historians attempting to decolonise their field? In this piece, The Bristorian explores the meanings behind Kara Walker’s Fons Americanus, on display at the Tate, and considers the wider decolonisation movement.

As we as a society reckon with our imperial history and the difficult legacies associated with it, discussions regarding our collective memory of slavery have started to gain traction. Using the example of Liverpool, The Bristorian delves into the power walking tours and 'grassroots' memorialisation have in altering and informing our perceptions of slavery for the better.

Discussions how history contributed to Viktor Orban’s rhetoric and aided him in constructing narratives that increased his popularity in Hungary.

By Alexander Casse.