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Wordsworth re-visited
History & The Arts

Wordsworth re-visited

...introduction to the many literary, political and cultural shifts that informed and inspired one of literature's most breathtakingly beautiful movements. This material forms part of The Open University course A207 From Enlightenment to Romanticism c.1780-1830... Wordsworth re-visited A short introduction to this album. Wordsworth's eye and ear In Wordsworth's poetry,...
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Indian Raga Music
History & The Arts

Indian Raga Music

...introduction to the fascinating sound of Raga. This material is drawn from The Open University course AA317, Words and music... Indian Raga Music A short introduction to this album The Tabla Musician Shubhasis Bhattacharjee describes the Tabla, and how it is played. Tabla Solo Shubhasis Bhattacharjee shows how compositions are put together using the Tabla and his voice....
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The Rainbow analysed
Science, Maths & Technology

The Rainbow analysed

...introduction The rainbow analysed introduction Aristotle's theory In about 300BC Greek philosopher Aristotle proposed a theory to why the rainbow has such a specific shape. A full circle rainbow? Aristotle's model also tells us that if we are high enough we can see the full rainbow circle. This is often witnessed from planes. The colours of the rainbow Why does a rainbow...
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Technological innovation: a resource-based view
Science, Maths & Technology

Technological innovation: a resource-based view

...introduction to a range of related concepts, ideas and debates which enable you to develop a critical understanding of capabilities in relation to technological innovation. It will enable you to develop a critical understanding of the development, management and application of some of the most important capabilities for technological innovation...This free course,...
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Level 3: Advanced 10 hrs
Life with the lions: Why relocating South African lions to Rwanda might create its own problems
Science, Maths & Technology

Life with the lions: Why relocating South African lions to Rwanda might create its own problems

...managers spent a lot of time and effort in finding a suitable source population. Many arguments were taken into account. Prevalence of diseases need to be known and selecting individuals for the translocation cannot negatively influence the source population. One of the guidelines for this is that priority should be given to a source population in close geographic...
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Buildings of ancient Rome
History & The Arts

Buildings of ancient Rome

...introduction to this album’s contents. Temples of republican Rome An introduction to the remains of some of the most significant Roman temples in the Campus Martius. The Porticus of Octavia The grand gateway to the temple precinct. The Circus Flaminius The parade ground where triumphal processions mustered is also famous for the games held there. Largo Argentina Four...
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Learning from human remains: Seianti's skeleton
History & The Arts

Learning from human remains: Seianti's skeleton

...introduction to this album. The sarcophagus An introduction to the most complete Etruscan skeleton in existence. Who was Seianti? Seianti’s clothing and jewellery give us many clues about her identity. Seianti’s skeleton A pathology expert builds up a fascinating picture of Seianti’s health, lifestyle, and death. Reconstructing Seianti A forensic-medical artist and...
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The Graeco-Roman city of Paestum
History & The Arts

The Graeco-Roman city of Paestum

...introduction to this album. The Greek city of Poseidonia An introduction to the early Greek city and three of the best preserved temples. The Tomb of the Diver A spectacular tomb illustration reveals Greek cultural behaviour. After the Lucanian conquest How the city was conquered by indigenous people who occupied the city in the 5th Century. How Poseidonia became Paestum...
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