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Archaeology: the science of investigation
Science, Maths & Technology

Archaeology: the science of investigation

...world together under one roof. Excavations in Jordan by the British Museum: part 1 The practical approach to the exacavation of Tell es-Sa'idiyeh, Jordan in 1989. Excavations in Jordan by the British Museum: part 2 An archaeologist explains the probable reasons for settlement at Tell es-Sa'idiyeh. Excavations at Wetwang in Yorkshire, UK The discovery of an Iron Age burial...
Doreen Massey: Space, Place and Politics
Society, Politics & Law

Doreen Massey: Space, Place and Politics

...world. This lecture is a celebration of her work which has had a profound influence on theorising around space and place and has taken the study of geography into new inter-disciplinary directions... Introduction by Doreen Massey Doreen talks about her life and work at The Open University. Why geography matters OU Professor John Allen introduces the lecture Relational...
Opening the Boundaries of Citizenship
Society, Politics & Law

Opening the Boundaries of Citizenship

...world events, from Israel to India, call for a deeper understanding of the purpose and power of citizenship... Citizenship after Orientalism Professor Engin Isin explains why there’s a need to start altering the traditional views that have been held about the idea of citizenship. Writing Citizenship Dr Alessandra Marino examines how ‘acts of writing’ can support...
The Funny Thing About...
Society, Politics & Law

The Funny Thing About...

...world of politics anything like "Yes Minister" or "The Thick Of It"? Are scientists all as geeky as Denzil Dexter from "The Fast Show"? This collection of videos looks at the funny side of different professions and the stereotypes within them, through the best of British comedy. Using clips from "Harry Enfield" to "That Mitchell and Webb Look" this series will give you an...
Searching for Syphilis
Science, Maths & Technology

Searching for Syphilis

...World? Join us as we look at whether the discovery of a 600 year old skeleton can shed new light on the origins of one of mankind's most enduring diseases, which still affects 12 million people every year. This material forms part of The Open University course S320 Infectious disease... Searching for Syphilis Same as album description What was the Great Pox? Discussions...
Rundblick: beginners' German second edition
Languages

Rundblick: beginners' German second edition

...world's oldest social housing complex Das Vinzidorf The VinziDorf is a church-ran programme that takes in the homeless Stress and Health Advice on how to handle stress and manage health Gesundes Essen healthy eating Das Wetter Weather forecast Gestüt Piber The Gestüt Piber is a stud farm where famous white horses are bred What’s your marital status? People’s marital...
Earth's physical resources: renewable energy
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Earth's physical resources: renewable energy

...world responds to climate change, we explore whether sustainable energy can satisfy our need for endless economic growth, without radical changes in the way we live. This album examines power sources which provide cleaner alternatives to fossil fuels, such as wind power, biomass, hydro power, wave and tidal power, solar and geothermal power. The nine video tracks...
The History of English in Ten Minutes
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The History of English in Ten Minutes

...world bringing back many new words and phrases. The Age of the Dictionary A look at how lexicographers started creating the Dictionary of the English Language to ensure that everyone spelt words correctly and knew their correct definition. American English Learn about American-English and how some American words were actually English to start with. Internet English...