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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 the life of Van Gogh, Queen Elizabeth I and Charles Dickens match up with their reputation?
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History & The Arts
Happy Saint Patrick's Day
March 17th is St. Patrick's Day. Find out more about the patron saint of Ireland and discover Ireland's culture and heritage.
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History & The Arts
Ramadan Mubarak!
The holy month of Ramadan, determined by the lunar cycle, runs from 28th February- 30th Marchthis year. Discover how this isn't just a time for abstaining but a time for celebration while showing devotion to Islam.
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History & The Arts
What can philosophy tell us about race?
Categorising human beings into races has had, and continues to have, an enormous impact on people’s lives. Many societies have been shaped by racial divisions and racial discrimination. Race continues to affect people’s experiences and personal identities today. This free course, What can philosophy tell us about race?, will introduce you to ...
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History & The Arts
Past-Time Lover: Amelia Earhart
This article is part of a collection produced for Valentine’s Day. Who would you select for your Valentine from these iconic figures from history?
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History & The Arts
Past-Time Lover: Albert Einstein
This article is part of a collection produced for Valentine’s Day. Who would you select for your Valentine from these iconic figures from history?
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History & The Arts
Religion, Belief and Equalities
Religion and belief is important to equality in the United Kingdom. This animation explains how religion and belief is a protected characteristic, and how the term of “worldviews” might help us to understand this.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Creative Arts, Health and Wellbeing
How does engaging with the arts affect our health and wellbeing? This collection explores how the arts can help with a healthy society.
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History & The Arts
Larry Achiampong – Challenging Colonial Narratives with Art
In this film, a collaboration with The Open University, Larry gives an overview of his art practice describing how he became an artist and how he reaches his audiences across an ever-expanding platform of dynamic visual, sonic and digital media.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
The arts in Participatory Action Research
How can storytelling via art help women when leaving an abusive environment and seeking help for their continued wellbeing?
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How can the arts improve health and wellbeing?
What evidence is there supporting the potential of the arts to aid health and wellbeing in both formal and informal settings?
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Health, Sports & Psychology
The healing power of nature writing
Writing about the natural world and environment can work wonders for our wellbeing – this article explains how.