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Design in a nutshell
Science, Maths & Technology

Design in a nutshell

Get the lowdown on 6 key design movements and share your design alter-ego...Want to learn about six of the most important movements in design history? Watch these short animations: Gothic revival Transcript Arts and Crafts Transcript Bauhaus Transcript Modernism Transcript American Industrial design Transcript Postmodernism Transcript
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Activity 15 mins
The evolution of English: From Romans to Shakespeare
Languages

The evolution of English: From Romans to Shakespeare

Part one: The history of colonialism was a major factor in the development of English. Follow the global spread of English starting with the Roman invasion...Scroll back and forth through the dates in the timeline below using the arrows either side. You can then read more about each time period, see images and even play videos.
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Universities, empires and refugees
Society, Politics & Law

Universities, empires and refugees

...histories has a longer history. In the United States, for example, there has long been calls for education to be more representative of Indigenous peoples and Black communities. More recently, since 2015 the UK National Union of Students has been running two campaigns, ‘Why is my curriculum white’ and #LiberateMyDegree, to examine the issue of decolonisation....
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Article 5 mins
Reflecting on Race at The Open University
Education & Development

Reflecting on Race at The Open University

...History Month reflects on race and ethnicity at The Open University...In October 2020, The Open University’s BME network put on over 30 events for Black History month, facilitated by colleagues from all four faculties and other units across the university. One of the events was a full-day online conference, which was focused on Reflecting on Race. The event was opened...
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Video 3 hrs
The Dates of the Buddha
History & The Arts

The Dates of the Buddha

...History of India”, vol. 1 (1922), we find the following statement: There is now a general agreement among scholars that Buddha died within a few years of 480 B.C. Statements like this are found in many books of world history, Indian history and history of religions. If this claim were correct, then it would be the earliest accurate date known in Indian history. The...
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Article 5 mins
The evolution of English: From the 17th century to the present day
Languages

The evolution of English: From the 17th century to the present day

Part two: The history of colonialism was a major factor in the development of English. Follow the global spread of English from the 17th century to the present day...Scroll back and forth through the dates in the timeline below using the arrows either side. You can then read more about each time period, see images and even play videos.
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Newry: Frontier town or border city?
Society, Politics & Law

Newry: Frontier town or border city?

...History The earliest evidence of power being asserted over the region is the account of St Patrick planting the yew tree which gave the city its name, as he travelled through the region in the fifth century. In the sixth century it was noted that Newry was included in every tour that over-kings made of their territory. However, it was in the Norman period that Newry took...
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Article 15 mins
Norma Waterson: English Folk Singing
History & The Arts

Norma Waterson: English Folk Singing

...history. It is practiced in every society in the world, its importance undiminished in modern times. The tracks on this album focus on English Folk singing, the traditions behind the songs, and the stories behind the traditions. Performances from folk singer Norma Waterson complete the fascinating journey through English folk heritage. This material is drawn from The Open...
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