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A brief history of Science
History & The Arts

A brief history of Science

...centre of the Universe, and that the other heavenly bodies moved around it. Humans have always been interested in the nature and origins of this Universe. METALLURGY But they weren't only interested in astronomy. The extraction of iron, which led to the Iron Age, is a chemical process which early metallurgists developed without understanding any of the science involved....
Two kings, two very different coronations
History & The Arts

Two kings, two very different coronations

...centre of public fascination with the monarchy. The constant press attention on the two princes led to the exposition of details of their private lives, blurring the traditional boundaries between the monarchy and the people. Given these challenges, the coronations of both kings hold special significance in establishing and asserting their new positions as sovereigns. For...
Roman cookery
History & The Arts

Roman cookery

...centre of each kidney and close them up. If you can obtain pig’s caul from a butcher, use it to wrap each kidney to prevent the stuffing from coming out, otherwise sew up with a little cotton thread or secure with a cocktail stick. Combine the oil and fish sauce in a frying pan and heat. Seal the kidneys for two minutes on each side, then transfer them and the sauce to...
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'Can anybody hear us?' The Day After, 40 years on
History & The Arts

'Can anybody hear us?' The Day After, 40 years on

...Centred around the horrifying fall out to ordinary lives when Kansas City is hit with a Russian missile, the film was said to have left even President Reagan shaken. Luc-André Brunet, Senior Lecturer in History, and Mark Fryers, Lecturer in Film & Media, sat down to discuss the political and social impact of the film to mark the 40th anniversary of its broadcast. Q: What...
Why Russia is hoping for a good World Cup
Society, Politics & Law

Why Russia is hoping for a good World Cup

...centred on making international fans attending games against Russian football clubs feel safe and welcome by giving them gifts. On the surface, the campaign worked well. Some commentators described the campaign as a “stunning fan-led victory” for Russia. But the campaign would only have an effect on those fans who travelled to Russia recently or closely followed their...
Care before profit: working as a cleaner in a care home during the Covid-19 pandemic
Society, Politics & Law

Care before profit: working as a cleaner in a care home during the Covid-19 pandemic

...for Care Workers: https://www.gmb.org.uk/union-care-workers Scottish Trade Union Congress: Scotland’s Social Care Rip Off - Why Scotland can’t afford Privatised Social Care, June 2022: https://stuc.org.uk/media-centre/news/1659/scotland-s-social-care-rip-off-why-scotland-can-t-afford-privatised-social-care Workers’ Stories Project: https://www.workersstories.org.uk/...
Do whales commit suicide?
Nature & Environment

Do whales commit suicide?

...centred around the females – mothers and their daughters are the family focal points. Based on this social structure, the common assumption has long been that healthy animals strand themselves as an altruistic gesture, that they do so to continue caring for distressed family members. Recent work, however, casts doubt on this analysis, with genetic tests showing that...
Netball Super League 2025: the Nottingham Forest rise to success!
Health, Sports & Psychology

Netball Super League 2025: the Nottingham Forest rise to success!

...Centre in Nottingham With strong financial support, access to elite resources, and a built-in fanbase, Nottingham Forest Netball is well positioned to be one of the most competitive new teams in the NSL. Let’s face it, with the men’s football club’s rising profile during the 2024–25 season, Nottingham Forest’s success can only benefit netball. The football...