Written in the Stars: Historical Depictions of Democracy in the Star Wars Saga
By Skyler Mason, Year 12. While Star Wars is recognized as being a defining and iconic moment in the space…
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Origins of STEM
By Sarah Hines, Year 11 The term « STEM » was invented very recently, but it took many centuries of evolution and…
How to Destroy a Civilization 101
By Victoria Hristova, Year 12, (The views expressed in this article are not those of the writer and are meant purely for…
Shchedryk (Carol of the Bells), the origins of the world-famous Christmas song
By Mariia Bublykova, Year 12 Every year, as Christmas approaches and the colorful decorations start appearing on the streets, the…
Muslin: The Forgotten Art of Textile
By Mariia Bublykova, Year 12 Muslin, the fabric cherished for centuries worldwide, worn by Mughal Emperors and French royalty, is…
Can Conflict Be Avoided? Exploring Human Nature Through History and Biology
By Emre Emirbayer (Y12) Throughout the course of civilization, war and conflict have been unavoidable features in the organization of…
The Visual Misrepresentation in the Painting “Le Sacre de Napoléon”
By Claire Hines, Year 11 Editing or modifying images of ourselves in order to appear more attractive or successful has…
Last Chance to Save an LGB Institution
By Sophia Lashmar, Year 11 Cynthia, Janine, Hilde, Sonia, Naiara, Genevieve, Edyta, Sinead, and Chus. The dedicated, friendly, and knowledgeable…
Stacks of Fun: an Interview with LGB’s Beloved History Teacher
By Hermione Silver, Fiona Meagher, and Aimee Beecroft, Year 9 There are so many happy memories associated with the end…