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The origins of the First World War
History & The Arts

The origins of the First World War

...Read about Franz Ferdinand's assassination, discover the diplomatic crisis that engulfed Europe in July, explore Germany's strategic war plans, and lots more. We've suggested an order for you to read, but feel free to dip in and out wherever you like. Has this whetted your appetite about studying history? Find out more about The Open University's BA (Hons) in History....
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Let’s not talk about dying: Five reasons why people avoid planning for their end-of-life care
Health, Sports & Psychology

Let’s not talk about dying: Five reasons why people avoid planning for their end-of-life care

...family/friends who may be called on to help make decisions about your care if you cannot make those decisions yourself). 5: My family will make the decisions on my behalf [silhouette of a large family] This is a default position for many people, hoping that their family will make decisions for them if they are unable to. And this can work really well in some scenarios and...
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Week 5 Civilisations: The debate
History & The Arts

Week 5 Civilisations: The debate

...Histories. What does it mean when we use the term ‘Renaissance’? This is a term still hotly debated in the field of Art History. The period in European history between c. 1400- 1600 is traditionally understood as 'the Renaissance', often celebrated as a high point in the European tradition, associated with creativity, and new inventions inspired by the revival of...
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Outdoor spaces for tiny humans
Education & Development

Outdoor spaces for tiny humans

...families. Attendees also shared their own personal experiences including examples of practice, and discussed principles to consider when facilitating outdoor and nature engagement for very young children and their families. The participants shared the professional and personal contexts which had influenced their interest in attending this session, including their...
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How can we improve teaching about Islam?
Education & Development

How can we improve teaching about Islam?

...history. Fears and anxiety manifest themselves in Islamophobic actions such as burning mosques or even attacking people physically. At the heart of such fear is ignorance. A December 2015 poll found that a majority of Americans (52 percent) do not understand Islam. In this same poll, 36 percent also said that they wanted to know more about the religion. Interestingly,...
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LGBTQ+ Hub
Education & Development

LGBTQ+ Hub

Collection of free resources exploring sexuality and LGBTQ+ history across the core faculty areas within The Open University.
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Stories from Vienna: 6 key figures
Languages

Stories from Vienna: 6 key figures

...history of Vienna continues after the signing of the State Treaty in 1955. Even long after the Austrian empire has ceased to exist, Vienna remains a hub of international encounters and a meeting place for cultures. Here are the stories of some of Vienna’s people who are commemorated in places around the city. The short descriptions just sketch their lives and...
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