Hello! Rife Magazine ceased publishing new work in July 2022.

We've kept the magazine online as an archive and hope you'll still continue to enjoy all of its contributions from the last 8 years.

The Rife Team

History

A refreshing recap of the Black Lives Matter protest in Bristol

Keziah and Qezz ask the young people of Bristol what they thought of the city's protest

Five rule-breaking photographers you should know

Qezz lists her favourite photographers who challenge the status quo.

The unseen history of Brandon Hill

Hadi talks us though the heady history of Bristol's inner city park, from trenches to pick-up spot 
Bristol / History / / Hadi Sami

Thanks to tech, classical music is far from dead

Natasha explains how technology is changing how much we listen to classical music

Black People On Display: The Forgotten History of Human Zoos

Asmaa examines the hidden history of human beings kept in cages The other day I was searching for pictures of...

Uncovering queer histories: an afternoon with performer Tom Marshman

The Rife team interviews the LGBTQ+ theatre-maker on spirits, seances and aristocracy.
Arts/Culture / History / / Cohort 9

Wicca: insincere aesthetic vs. religious craft

Jessica explores a new interest in the ancient and misunderstood Pagan religion

Why School History lessons are letting us down

Mikael shares how secondary school history lessons were pivotal in his perception of self, investigating the link between racist ideologies...
History / / Mikael Techane

We Still Aren't Invited To The Party

Olakitan wants a more Bristol-focused Black History Month.
History / / Rife Editor

Does Historical Censorship Hurt Our Young People?

Ella wants us to appreciate the diversity in our history, so these stories are not lost.
History / / Gabrielle Watts