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History & The Arts
Sut daeth jazz i Gymru
Mae Jen Wilson yn archwilio'r cysylltiadau hanesyddol rhwng cerddoriaeth Affricanaidd-Americanaidd y 1850au a thwf jazz yn niwylliant poblogaidd Cymru.
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History & The Arts
How jazz came to Wales
Jen Wilson explores the historical links between the emerging African American music of the 1850s and the rise of jazz in Welsh popular culture.
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OpenLearn Ireland
Ireland and the Battle of The Somme
Why does the Battle of The Somme still matter so much in Ireland, for both the South and North?
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Languages
Who was St David?
Where does St David's iconic status stem from and what is known of the man who lived 1500 years ago? Explore St David in more detail here...
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Society, Politics & Law
Detecting fake images
Is seeing believing, or have we all become a bit cynical with the rise of fake news? Read on as Patrick Wong shares some tips on how to detect a fake image.
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History & The Arts
World-Changing Women: Marie-Louise Girardin
Marie-Louise Girardin escaped partental disgrace by disguising herself as a man and joining an expedition to the New World. Read about her extraordinary life in this article...
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History & The Arts
World-Changing Women: Caroline Norton
After experiencing an unhappy marriage an even unhappier divorce, Caroline Norton successfully campaigned to make women equal to men in the eyes of the law. Discover more about her life...
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History & The Arts
World-Changing Women: Alexandra Kollontai
Alexandra Kollontai, inspired by Marxist ideals, became a member of the revolutionary government and led a campaign to help women working in the appalling textile factories. Read her story here...
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History & The Arts
World-Changing Women: The Trung Sisters
The Trung Sisters, to this day, are well-celebrated in Vietnam thanks to their succesful resistance against the Chinese army. Learn more about their history here...
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History & The Arts
World-Changing Women: Hildegard of Bingen
Hildegard of Bingen spent many years wiriting her prophetic visions down, helping the sick and preaching in a time of male hierarchy. Read up on her religious life...
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History & The Arts
World-Changing Women: Emily Davies
Emily Davies firmly believed that education was fundamental in improving a woman's place in society and strived for equality. Read her story here...
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History & The Arts
Musicians, loops and the longest piece ever
Dr Robert Samuels explores looping in music and demonstrates how technology can make musical use of the sound of a dog eating a carrot.