Amaya Lewis-Patel reflects on the creation and release of the cult classic film The Nightmare Before Christmas 21 years after it was first shown in theatres.

On this day in 1919, the Volstead Act was passed, beginning Prohibition in the United States. Daniel Rose reflects on its attempt to solve the ‘social ills of alcoholism’ - its successes, its failures and the effects that still permeate today’s society.

Elizabeth Abbott explores the history of the first university established in the Americas, Universidad Santo Tomás de Aquino.

On this day in 1941, Dumbo was first released. Lucy Ward critically reviews its greatly problematic history and questions how we can ethically consume such films.

Today - 16th October- marks sixty-two years since President Kennedy hurriedly assembled a group of security experts, special advisers, and American diplomats, known collectively as Ex-Comm, to wrestle with the most critical matter of global security known yet to mankind.

On this day in 1964, Leif Erikson Day was formally established in the US, celebrating American ties to Scandinavia and Iceland. Ben Bryant looks at the first European to set foot on continental North America.

Political Editor Isaac Smith explores the legacy and current state of events in the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, one year on from its commencing.

235 years ago, on the 5th of October, the women of Paris marched to Versailles, demanding bread and change. Emma Collins reflects upon this grand display of solidarity, a turning point in the French Revolution.

On this day in 1946, the judges of the Nuremberg Trials passed their judgment on the crimes of the Nazis. Sophie Caballero-Pearce reflects on this hugely significant geopolitical event.

On this day, American President Dwight D. Eisenhower ordered U.S. troops to escort nine Black students into Little Rock Central High School in Arkansas, but why was this so important? The Bristorian looks at the Little Rock Nine.

Following the death of Henry Kissinger, Milan considers the divided opinions surrounding the foreign policy figure.

On this day, perhaps one of the greatest thinkers of the Medieval period, Thomas Aquinas, died in 1274. Milan Perera looks at his life and the significance of his works within Medieval religion and society.

In this month in 1918, the second deadliest pandemic in human history had its first recorded case. By 1920, this pandemic had caused an estimated 50-100 million deaths globally. Though it’s origin has never been truly confirmed, its first recorded case was in a military training facility in the United States. With droves of American soldiers travelling overseas to participate in World War I, the disease quickly spread and decimated Europe.

On the 26th February 1815, the French Emperor Napoleon escaped from exile on the island of Elba. This action kickstarted what is known as the Hundred Days, culminating in his eventual final defeat and second exile after the momentous Battle of Waterloo.

Today on February 16, 1923, renowned British archaeologist Howard Carter discovers the Sarcophagus of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, Egypt. The tomb's discovery influenced art movements, cinematography, and literature in the coming years.

On February 8, 1587, Mary, Queen of Scots, was executed under the orders of her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I of England. The execution in itself was an unusual one, but to dive into the reasons for her execution, we have to look much further back throughout Mary’s life to gain the full context for the event.

On this day, 80 years ago, The Battle of Stalingrad ended. Arguably one of the most bloody, brutal, and harrowing battles of the Second World War. The battle also marked a significant turning point and potentially the beginning of the end of the War itself.

78 years ago today, Auschwitz, the most notorious of all of the Nazi death camps, was liberated. The symbolic nature of this moment meant that today was chosen to serve as the International Holocaust Memorial Day.

On this day 57 years ago, Indira Gandhi was inaugurated as the first female Prime Minister of India. Bristorian Contributor, Milan, looks at her life and time in office.