This thesis examines to what extent Lega turned itself and its creation of the Padanian nation into a political religion between 1989 and 2001. It researches how Lega Nord and the nation it created...Show moreThis thesis examines to what extent Lega turned itself and its creation of the Padanian nation into a political religion between 1989 and 2001. It researches how Lega Nord and the nation it created aimed to involve itself in all aspects of its followers’ lives, and present them with a sense of community and purpose. The story Lega told, the symbols, myths and liturgy it used played an essential part in the development of this political religion. It is this story, these symbols and the liturgy that form the core of this thesis.Show less
The Euromaidan was a point in the history of Ukraine with a significant impact on determining the country's future. However, the media reporting on the events has been disputed which is why this...Show moreThe Euromaidan was a point in the history of Ukraine with a significant impact on determining the country's future. However, the media reporting on the events has been disputed which is why this work fills in the gaps in the academic literature; assessing the Western media stance and reporting from this period by coming through a large data-set of various news service reports from an array of news services in the United Kingdom and the United States to determine if they followed any narratives and more specifically if those narratives aligned with those in Russian news, as is an existing accusation.Show less
