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Society, Politics & Law
Timeline: Marx, Nietzsche and Freud
Explore the lives and works of Karl Marx, Friedrich Nietzsche and Sigmund Freud with our interactive timeline.
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History & The Arts
The Great Fall: Berlin’s ‘Freedom’ concert
How did the Berlin 'Freedom' concert come about after the Fall of the Berlin Wall, and what significance has music played in Germany's past?
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History & The Arts
Studying the arts and humanities
This free course is an introduction to studying the arts and humanities. It takes you through a series of exercises designed to develop your approach to study and learning at a distance and improve your confidence as an independent learner.
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History & The Arts
Reading Between the Lines: uncovering racism and homophobia in British history
Historically, there was a tendency to ascribe lesbianism to BAME women and ‘other’ nations. Anita Pilgrim draws on some examples in this article...
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Education & Development
Has media literacy become self-destructive?
Danah Boyd, founder of Data & Society, asks if American society has become too distrustful of experts
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History & The Arts
Perseus: what’s in a name?
As the Perseid Meteor Shower reaches its annual peak, Dr Joanna Paul, a Lecturer in Classical Studies, lifts the lid on the details behind its namesake, Perseus, a mythological character whose story has been told time and time again.
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History & The Arts
Mi'kmaq: First Nations people
These films give insight into Mi'kmaq life and examine the renewal of traditional customs by interviewing key members of the community who discuss the benefits and difficulties in attempting to hold on to their ancestry.
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History & The Arts
World-Changing Women: Queen Nzinga
Queen Nzinga managed to call a halt to Portuguese slave raids in her kingdom through clever tactics. Read about her legacy in this article...
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History & The Arts
Election days: 1868 - No vote, no verger
It wasn't just farmers coming under pressure to vote against their interests in 1868, as this letter from the Daily News suggests
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History & The Arts
Swallows and Amazons
Find out about the real children and the books behind Swallows and Amazons.
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History & The Arts
Cider with Rosie
Discover Laurie Lee’s glamorous London life and explore the village he made famous.
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History & The Arts
Week 6 Civilisations: The debate
Join Dr Renate Dohmen between 12pm - 1pm on Friday 6th April for a post-viewing discussion of episode six of Civilisations.