Oleg Benesch
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History prof at the University of York in the UK. Most recently Research Partner for "Samurai" at the British Museum. Also working on castles, masculinity, drugs, sport, emotions, comics, medievalism, public history. Too many hobbies. www.olegbenesch.com
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Yes, the more you look at it, the odder it looks!
Show PostIf anyone has more information on 'muscle man' culture in mid-twentieth century Shanghai please let me know!
Show PostI have to confess, the man on the left of this one better reflects my personal approach: 'Comrade, get up and exercise!'
Show PostOur 'muscle men' were also perhaps included in the parade to show a model of new socialist masculinity and strength. In a period of decolonisation from a century of semi-colonialism, it was important to show the Chinese people and the world that China was no longer the so-called 'sick man of Asia'.
Show PostThe lads are on a float as part of a parade to mark the first anniversary of the 'Liberation' of Shanghai in 1949. The signs read: 'Strengthen National Defense', 'Support the Front Line', and 'Develop sports'.
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