Think today’s politics are crazy? Enjoy watching the satire
of our political figures? Well before The Daily Show there was Punch, Britain’s
magazine of humor and satire.
“From 1841 to 1992, Punch
was the world's most celebrated magazine of humor and satire. From its early
years as a campaigner for social justice to its transformation into national
icon, Punch played a central role in the formation of British identity – and how
the rest of the world saw the British. The full-text searchable online archive
of Punch ─ Punch Historical Archive, 1841–1992 ─ is now available for scholars,
students, and researchers to explore. The archive is an unrivaled resource for
researching and teaching 19th and 20th century political and social history on
key themes such as World War I and World War II; wars and conflicts;
colonialism, imperialism, the impact of new technology; public health,
conservation, and environmentalism; social change; and the role of women." (Source)
Atkins Library encourage you to check out the Punch Historical Archive today!
