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History & The Arts
Inventing the record business
As Spotify prepares to float itself, Eva Moreda Rodríguez hails their distant ancestors. Uncover the early years of the recording industry
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Society, Politics & Law
Fifty years of BBC broadcasting about environmental change issues
How have the films and radio programmes broadcast by the BBC shaped how we understand environmental change issues? Joe Smith shares his journey through the archives in a two part podcast series.
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History & The Arts
Week 5 Civilisations: The debate
Join Dr Leah Clark between 12pm - 2pm on Tuesday 3rd April for a post-viewing discussion of episode five of Civilisations.
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History & The Arts
Week 4 Civilisations: The debate
Join Kathleen Christian on Friday 23 March between 3pm and 4pm for a discussion of Civilisations on Facebook with a special guest appearance from host Mary Beard.
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Society, Politics & Law
Protest Banners
Investigate how protest banners have been used throughout history, the important political messages they have conveyed and how.
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Society, Politics & Law
Protest Banners: Women's Suffrage
Dr Sara Haslam looks deeper into a beautifully decorative suffrage banner naming Caroline Herschel.
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Protest Banners: Oddfellows and Chartism
Dr Chris Williams and Dr Daniel Weinbren look at an Oddfellow banner and discuss Chartism.
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Society, Politics & Law
Protest Banners: Trade Union
Dr. Paula James looks closer at the use of a Trade Union banner and the strong statements it conveys.
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History & The Arts
Early modern Europe: an introduction
The early modern period from 1500 to 1780 is one of the most engaging periods for historical study. Beginning with the upheavals of the Reformation, and ending with the Enlightenment, this was a time of fundamental intellectual, social, religious and cultural change. At the same time, early modern Europe was rooted in and retained many of the ...
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History & The Arts
Week 2 Civilisations: The debate
Jessica Hughes, a Senior Lecturer in Classical Studies, will be reflecting on episode two of Civilisations on Friday 9th March between 12pm - 2pm. Let us know your thoughts in this discussion hub...
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Society, Politics & Law
The Real Wonder Women
Take a look at 60 of the world's most influential and pioneering women and the impact they made over 100 years.
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Society, Politics & Law
Why challenging sexual violence takes more than just a starring role at The Oscars
This weekend the Oscars brings to the end an awards season dominated by the post-Weinstein movements to address sexual harassment and gender inequality. But, says Julia Downes, there are limits to speaking out.