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History & The Arts
The First World War continues: Britain’s dash for Mosul, Iraq, November 1918
After the armistice of 1918, why did the British occupy Mosul, Iraq? Dr John Slight looks at the continued hostilities in the Middle East after the guns fell silent on the Western Front.
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History & The Arts
The First World War continues: Medina, Arabia, January 1919
When you think of the First World War, you may think of the Western Front or the dates 1914 - 1918, but did you know that this truly global war was still being fought in 1919 in the Middle East? Dr John Slight explains..
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History & The Arts
Promoting equality in Milton Keynes through the Arts
Budding stars of the stage performed to highlight all people are equal and should enjoy social, political and economic rights and opportunities.
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Languages
David Bowie: identity is creativity
On what would have been Bowie's 72nd birthday, Frank Monaghan explores how his constant evolution wasn't just about changing the nature of his art - his reinventions were his art.
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Society, Politics & Law
Kropotkin, anarchism and geography: A discussion
What links geography to anarchism? Dr Philip O’Sullivan finds the surprising connection lies with a Russian prince who died nearly 100 years ago.
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History & The Arts
How do musical instruments produce sound?
Alexander Kolassa looks at how we hear music and discusses the categories which musical instruments belong to.
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Science, Maths & Technology
Beatrice Shilling (1909-1990)
Who was Beatrice 'Tilly' Shilling? Professor Carol Morris delves into the life of the gifted engineer.
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History & The Arts
Behind The Reputation
In this interactive, you’ll uncover the real people behind the icons. Does the reality of their life match up with their reputation?
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Languages
A brief history of communication: hieroglyphics to emojis
This free course, A brief history of communication: hieroglyphics to emojis, is an introduction to the history of writing, and the key role it plays in human communication. It tracks this history from the invention of writing around 5500 years ago to the mass popularity of emojis today.
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Languages
A brief history of communication: hieroglyphics to emojis
This free course, A brief history of communication: hieroglyphics to emojis, is an introduction to the history of writing, and the key role it plays in human communication. It tracks this history from the invention of writing around 5500 years ago to the mass popularity of emojis today.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Three reasons why sports people are worthy icons
Simon Rea outlines three reasons why sports people are important and iconic figures throughout our history.
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Languages
Sofas, car seats and toilet seats: where are your tweets read?
@FRosellAguilar is an avid Twitter user who one day tweeted the public a very important question; "where do you engage with Twitter? " From the bathroom toilet to driving - nowhere is excluded when it comes to Twitter.