From evil to upheaval and beyond: How the ‘axis’ metaphor shaped modern geopolitics

By the time of World War II, the term “ Axis powers ” had come to refer to the military coalition of Germany, Italy and Japan ...
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Subhas Chandra Bose’s early portraits show why he became iconic in freedom struggle

A substantial section of the exhibition engages with Bose’s frequent depiction in military attire, a visual association that ...

Fascist salutes from the podium: Cortina’s forgotten ‘mini-Olympics’ during World War II

Olympic fans may know that Cortina d’Ampezzo hosted the Winter Games once before, in 1956. Less well known is that 15 years ...
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How the USSR used posters to control a population

Soviet propaganda posters were designed to reach a largely illiterate population and deliver ideological messages instantly. Early designs used bold constructivist imagery to promote revolution, civil ...