History

The Iceland women’s strike, 1975

Submitted by Steven. on Oct 24 2016 14:17

A short history of the strike, or day off, by 90% of women in Iceland for equality with men on 24 October, 1975, written by Steven Johns.

Secrets and bombs: The Piazza Fontana bombing and the Strategy of Tension

Submitted by Steven. on Oct 24 2016 10:18

The Italicus Express bombing by fascists, 1974

Extremely informative set of writings on the Italian secret state counter-subversion program during the mass struggles of the 1960s and 70s.

Slavery Emancipation: 1848

Submitted by Reddebrek on Oct 23 2016 10:04

Article exploring the relationship between the Revolution of 1848 and the final abolition of slavery in the French colonies.

Senegal in 1848

Submitted by Reddebrek on Oct 23 2016 08:45

An article about the impact of the 1848 Revolution in France on its colonial possession of Senegal and the limits of freedom reform by decree, and the right to vote.

The Communist League: Martin Hundt

Submitted by Reddebrek on Oct 23 2016 08:35

History of the origins of the Communist League and its actions and influence during the 1848 revolutions in the German states and Europe.

June Days: Paris 1848

Submitted by Reddebrek on Oct 23 2016 07:51

Account of the events in June 1848 when the workers of Paris rose up against the conservative republican government and its plans to abolish government supported workshops.

An account of the BFI strike, 1974

Submitted by Steven. on Oct 22 2016 14:56

A short personal account of a strike at the British Film Institute in 1974 by Jonathan Rosenbaum.

An account of the British Film Institute strikes, 2002

Submitted by Steven. on Oct 22 2016 14:41

A short personal account of the strikes at the British Film Institute (BFI) in London in 2002.

Abba Gordin: A portait of a Jewish anarchist

Submitted by Karetelnik on Oct 21 2016 04:51

A brief biography of a major figure in Russian anarchism, written by Israeli journalist Joseph Nedava.

Pepper to throw at fascists: the forgotten women of Cable Street

Submitted by Steven. on Oct 19 2016 11:06

A woman is arrested during the Battle of Cable Street

As we commemorate the Battle of Cable Street, it's important to recognise the role women played – and their legacy today.

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