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Rhys Griffiths
Verified
Co-Editor, History Today
London
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self-determination,International Law law and art, Unpaid labour materialist feminism, law and architecture Gender and Law
Content
By Rhys Griffiths Verified| History Today Verified When the Righteous and Harmonious Fists rose up in patriotic fervour in 1899, they did so against the pernicious foreign presence weakening China. Yet the Boxer Rebellion would in actuality hasten the decline of China’s last imperial dynasty and prove a catalyst for its modernisation. The Yellow River – known colloquially as ‘China’s sorrow’ – had flooded in 1897, destroying the harvest in the northern province of Shandong. Drought and hardship followed.
By Rhys Griffiths Verified| History Today Verified Today, the world’s largest indoor ski resort is on the edge of a desert in the United Arab Emirates where, despite temperatures reaching a high of around 41°C, Ski Dubai boasts 6,000 tonnes of real snow, fir trees and alpine-style chalets. Indoor skiing has come a long way since the opening of Schneepalast (Snow Palace) – thought to be the world’s first indoor ski slope – in Vienna, in 1927.
By Rhys Griffiths Verified| History Today Verified When the Righteous and Harmonious Fists rose up in patriotic fervour in 1899, they did so against the pernicious foreign presence weakening China. Yet the Boxer Rebellion would in actuality hasten the decline of China’s last imperial dynasty and prove a catalyst for its modernisation. The Yellow River – known colloquially as ‘China’s sorrow’ – had flooded in 1897, destroying the harvest in the northern province of Shandong. Drought and hardship followed.
Company Info
History Today
History Today Magazine is a prominent history publication based in London, UK, founded in January 1951 by Brendan Bracken. The magazine aims to present authoritative historical content to a wide audience and has been independently owned since 1981. The founding co-editors, Peter Quennell and Alan Hodge, were notable figures in British literary and journalistic circles. The magazine publishes a monthly print edition that covers various periods and geographical regions of history, featuring articles on both traditional narrative history and new research. It also offers a digital edition accessible through a dedicated app, launched in 2012, which allows readers to enjoy content digitally. Additionally, the magazine's website hosts an extensive archive of all published content since its inception, serving as a valuable resource for history enthusiasts, researchers, and students. Each issue includes reviews, opinion pieces, and engaging features like crosswords.
London, United Kingdom
+44 160 482 8732
Founded: 1951