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VE Day
This year marks the 80 years since Europe celebrated the end of the Second World War, so we've put together a variety of resources on this time in history.
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Can you be the curator?
Put yourself in the shoes of a specialist charged with the V&A's collections. Can you place a range of objects into the correct place in the museum? Try this interactive.
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What do you see? How images can change what you think
Are images we see every day always what they seem? Look beyond your first glance and discover how images can persuade you to think a certain way.
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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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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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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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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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Open Hip Hop
The mission of the Open University Hip Hop Committee is to provide a Hip Hop focused platform for academics, practitioners, students and interested parties to come together to discuss, present, research and share their work in a managed safe environment.
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Hip Hop and the Institution
A two-day hybrid conference at the Open University, UK
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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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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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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.