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A bird on the edge: the story of the chough and how it speaks for people
Society, Politics & Law

A bird on the edge: the story of the chough and how it speaks for people

...family - the chough. Is there a connection between this bird and Celtic speaking areas? ...[Red-billed Chough standing] A red-billed Chough. The chough is by far the least common member of the crow family (corvidae) in Britain and Ireland. The other members include the very common carrion crow, hooded crow, magpie, rook and jackdaw, as well as the furtive but widespread...
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The historical and ongoing persecution of Europe’s gypsies
History & The Arts

The historical and ongoing persecution of Europe’s gypsies

...History courses and qualifications [Our] ash was mingled in the ovens - why should we be remembered separately…? (Woolford & Wolejszo S, 2006). [Forced Roma female labourers at Ravensbrϋck concentration camp] Forced Roma female labourers at Ravensbruck concentration camp The Roma (also known as Gypsies, Travellers, Sinti, Romani) are one of Europe’s oldest ethnic...
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DIY Science: Catapult
Science, Maths & Technology

DIY Science: Catapult

Discover the history of the mangonel - and make a desktop version to protect your lunch!...This is a Flash file. There is also a PDF version available. Take it further Explore What The Ancients Did For Us How do you make a history programme when your presenter is being attacked with ancient weapons?
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What is ‘woman’s work’?
Money & Business

What is ‘woman’s work’?

...family. Specifically, the analysis will focus on understanding whether the perceptions of work–family interface are constructed as conflicts and/or whether they are also viewed as opportunities for professional and personal enrichment. In exploring these experiences of work–family interface the chapter will also discuss the specific factors that affect the balance...
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Stephen Hawking: The tributes
Science, Maths & Technology

Stephen Hawking: The tributes

...family confirmed in a statement: We are deeply saddened that our beloved father passed away today. He was a great scientist and an extraordinary man whose work and legacy will live on for many years. His courage and persistence with his brilliance and humour inspired people across the world. He once said, “It would not be much of a universe if it wasn’t home to the...
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The Orlando killings were "a queerphobic attack"
Society, Politics & Law

The Orlando killings were "a queerphobic attack"

...history, debates in the media are already focusing on what to call the tragic event. Was it a queerphobic attack, yet another instance of Islamist terrorism targeting “the West” – or simply the case of a man who, in the words of his ex-wife, was “mentally unstable”? Contributing to the heated debate, the father of the shooter told NBC News that his son was...
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Selling Empire: Introduction
History & The Arts

Selling Empire: Introduction

...family, with the housewife building Empire through her shopping choices. The ‘Empire Christmas Pudding’ poster shown here, from 1928, is a good example of how the EMB used diverse marketing tools, such as posters, menus, talks on BBC radio and publicity stunts, such as the cooking of a seven-foot high Empire Christmas pudding. The poster was followed in 1930 by a film...
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Protest Banners: Hillsborough
Society, Politics & Law

Protest Banners: Hillsborough

...history, they were made cheaply so that they could be numerous – fitting competition for a newspaper with mass circulation perhaps? And clearly, a great deal of thought has gone into them. At the top of the first is a reproduction of The Sun’s own masthead –this version dripping in blood. Below that we are reminded of The Truth we do know as opposed to that claimed...
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