Platforma 5 showcases the latest research by postgraduate students at the Postgraduate School ZRC SAZU. The volume brings together diverse humanities and social science perspectives — from militarization and material culture to sexuality and the representation of violence. Its interdisciplinary approaches reveal how historical experiences, social practices, and cultural interpretations intertwine in our understanding of the human condition and the contemporary world. The collection invites comparative reading and opens up space for critical reflection on both the past and the future.