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The Physical World
Science, Maths & Technology

The Physical World

...world... Helicopters: flight basics A look at the basic physics of helicopter flight. Helicopters: Traditional rotor blades A look at traditional rotor blades and the physics of how they work in flying a helicopter. Helicopters: Modern rotor blades A look at modern rotor blades and the physics of how they work in flying a helicopter. Helicopters: Flying a helicopter A...
Video 1 hr 36 mins
Social housing and working class heritage
History & The Arts

Social housing and working class heritage

...heritage? In England, some social housing developments have already been given listed status, a level of protection usually associated with castles, monasteries and stately homes. Others are considered as a failed experiment by an outmoded welfare state, fit only for demolition. In this album, we see working class residents of one such estate fighting for its survival. By...
English in the world today
Languages

English in the world today

...heritage and sense of identity....English in the world today: Introduction - In the last few decades, English has emerged as the pre-eminent language for international communication. It is spoken by more people around the world than any other language, and is regularly described as a truly ‘global’ language. This course introduces you to the role that English plays in...
Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Why not ‘World Religions’?
History & The Arts

Why not ‘World Religions’?

...religions is so common that it seems natural to us today. What makes something a ‘World Religion’? Why do we group some religions in this way? You’ll explore these questions in this free course. You’ll also look at the potential issues with classifying religions like this and why scholars are increasingly moving away from talking about ‘World Religions’...The...
Level 1: Introductory 1 hr
World AIDS Day
Health, Sports & Psychology

World AIDS Day

...World AIDS Day, a day designed to show support for people living with HIV and to commemorate people who have died...[AIDS red ribbon on building] A World AIDS Day ribbon on Manchester City Hall World AIDS Day, held every year on 1 December since 1988, is an opportunity to unite in the fight against HIV, show support for people living with HIV and to commemorate people who...
Exploring the classical world
History & The Arts

Exploring the classical world

...world introduces texts by Homer, Horace, Juvenal and others, placing them in their social and political context and assessing their value as historical sources. Readings in the original Latin or Greek and in translation illustrate the metric structures used and the challenges of effectively recreating these works in modern English. The material is drawn from The Open...
World Religion Day
History & The Arts

World Religion Day

...World Religion Day's aim to promote understanding of different faiths, we have compiled a great range of resources on religions and themes. ...[World Map surrounded with icons of 12 global religions in a royal blue and gold medallion: Judaism, Sikhism, Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, Taoism, Baha'i, Buddhism; Jainism; Shinto, Confucianism, and Native Spirituality.] World...
World Environment Day
Nature & Environment

World Environment Day

...World Environment Day on 5th June every year... but that's not where our interest in the environment starts and ends, with just one day. Check out our selection of FREE courses, articles and other content related to the environment and nature that you can explore all year round...Plastic pollution is everywhere - even in our bodies as microplastics. World Environment Day...