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Riches & Misery: The Consequences Of The Atlantic Slave Trade
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Dr Will Hardy assesses the consequences of the Atlantic Slave trade. Read now: Riches & Misery: The Consequences Of The Atlantic Slave Trade
Hitler's rise and fall: Timeline
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Track the key events in Hitler's life, from his childhood in Austria to his suicide in the bunker in Berlin. Read now: Hitler's rise and fall: Timeline
What are the benefits of interdisciplinary study?
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It seems to be a buzzword in education and one that gets thrown around quite a lot these days. But what does 'interdisciplinary' study really mean? And why is it so desirable? Read now: What are the benefits of interdisciplinary study?
Take the photographic memory test Featuring:
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Can you capture scenes just by looking at them? Find out with our photographic memory test. Take part now: Take the photographic memory test
10 big news stories that happened in 2006 (when OpenLearn was born)
OK, so 2006 wasn't as relentless as 2016, but the year still had some huge news stories. As part of our ten year anniverary celebrations we look at what happened in our birth year... Read now: 10 big news stories that happened in 2006 (when OpenLearn was born)
What is technology?
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It might seem a straightforward question, but technology is about more than gadgets and gizmos as Andy Lane explains Read now: What is technology?
Sperm counts
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Getting to grips with the numbers behind the man's part of the reproductive system. THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS FRANK DISCUSSION OF SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE SCIENCE Read now: Sperm counts
What was The Schlieffen Plan?
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France to the west, Russia to the east; Germany had a strategic plan in case of war in the early 20th century. Read now: What was The Schlieffen Plan?
12 famous Confucius quotes on education and learning Featuring:
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What's your favourite Confucius quote on education and learning? Look at these examples and let us know what you think by voting in our poll. Take part now: 12 famous Confucius quotes on education and learning
Free course: Health and Wellbeing in the Ancient World
OpenLearn is a great place to get an idea of what to expect from Open University study; trying one of our free courses, such as Health and Wellbeing in the Ancient World is an ideal starting... Read now: Free course: Health and Wellbeing in the Ancient World
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