Unveiling Iran | Sarah Stook
As I write, the people of Iran have erupted in protest. The death in custody of a young woman has angered many across the nation. Women are burning hijabs and chanting slogans. Men join...
Sarah Stook
Sarah Stook is an Assistant Editor of the Mallard.
The Mythos of Female Leaders | Sarah Stook
There’s a common belief in some sections of society that women should rule the world. They say that they’d do a better job than men, that they’re smarter and more mature. That, my friends,...
Top 10 European Royals (Part II) | Sarah Stook
Royalty never disappoints us with its characters. We have heroic warriors and intelligent schemers. Here is part one of the most interesting royals from Continental Europe history. Here is Part 2: Charles V, Holy...
Top 10 European Royals (Part I) | Sarah Stook
Royalty never disappoints us with its characters. We have great warriors and intelligent schemers. Here is part one of the most interesting royals from Continental Europe history. Louis IX of France (r.1126-1270) Europe has...
Ten Monarchs We Should Learn More About | Sarah Stook
We all know the Tudors and Victoria from the history books, but we’ve had plenty of fascinating monarchs over the years. Here are ten leaders of England, Scotland, Wales and Great Britain that deserve...
10 Royal Mistresses, Part I | Sarah Stook
Kings might have insatiable appetites and want something more. So long as they weren’t too open about it, they could have as many women as they wanted.
10 Historical ‘What Ifs?’ Part II | Sarah Stook
What if Charles and Camilla had married first? In 1971, Prince Charles meets Camilla Shand. Whilst she is in a relationship with Andrew Parker-Bowles, said relationship is very tumultuous. The two find that they...
South Korea: A Pop Culture Supremacy | Sarah Stook
One country seems to be dominating the entertainment world at the moment. It’s not America. It’s not India. It’s South Korea. From top Netflix shows and films, to K-Pop superstars, the glittering nation has...
A Year of Joe Biden | Sarah Stook
At just past 12PM on Wednesday, the 20th January 2021, Joe Biden was inaugurated as the 46th US President. It’s been a year since Biden became President. A lot has happened to put it...
Bring Back The Books | Sarah Stook
Reading is a beautiful thing; it allows us to escape real life even with a few pages. We can travel back in time, explore the stars, blast off into the future or just explore...
