Arts & Humanities

In the twenty-first century, what is monarchy for?

This long-read article was written by Edward Eves for the 2022 Robinson College essay competition, and was highly commended. Estimated read time of essay: 15 minutes The twentieth century was a disaster for royalty. In July 1900, King Umberto I of Italy was assassinated at Monza and in July 1946, his son, Vittorio Emmanuele III,…

Did racism exist in the ancient world?

This long-read article was written by upper sixth former Sebastian Norris. Estimated read time of introduction: 1 minute Estimated read time of essay: 11 minutes

What does the future hold for town centres?

This long-read article was written by lower-sixth former Ollie Robinson, and shortlisted for the 2020 Fifth Form Transitional Research Project. The following provides a short abstract to his full essay, which can be found at the bottom. Estimated read time of abstract: 2 minutes. Estimated read time of essay: 12 minutes.

In living colour: how colour has impacted the advertisement industry.

This long-read article was written by lower-sixth former Alejandro Scholfield-Pérez, and shortlisted for the 2020 Fifth Form Transitional Research Project.. The following provides a short abstract to his full essay. Estimated read time of abstract: 2 minutes. Estimated read time of essay: 12 minutes.

The New Cold War – Rising Tensions in the Arctic Circle

This essay was written by upper-sixth former Cameron Philp, and a finalist for the 2020 Independent Learning Assignment. The following provides a short abstract to the full essay. Estimated read time of abstract: 1 minute Estimated read time of essay: 45 minutes

Ways of Seeing

This article was written by Dr McEwan of the RGS English Department Estimated read time: 6 minutes

What Colour is the Moon?

This poem was written by upper sixth-former Hugh Jones Estimated read time: <1 minute

A New Translation of John 1

This long-read article was written by Sixth Former Sam Cherry. It provides a new translation of the first chapter of the Gospel of John, from the New Testament of the Christian Bible. It concludes with a translator’s commentary. Estimated read time: 8 minutes

The Problem of Evil: A Challenge to God’s Existence?

This article, questioning whether the problem of evil is a conclusive argument against the existence of God, was written by sixth-former Sam Cherry. It won him a place on the St. Andrew’s Logos Institute Summer School. Estimated read time: 5 minutes

Greece vs. Rome: A Civilisation Debate

This long-read article was written by OG Matthew Sargent, as a response to a debate between Mary Beard and Boris Johnson. Estimated read time: 6 minutes


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