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Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Punch Historical Archive


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!