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The many guises of the emperor Augustus
History & The Arts

The many guises of the emperor Augustus

...history of Rome’s first emperor Augustus, and some of the ways in which he consolidated his power analyse images and source texts, and compare them to one another...The many guises of the emperor Augustus: 1 Rome: republic to empire - Rome’s first emperor, Augustus, was a king in all but name. This may seem unsurprising; after all, one of the things people often...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
World-Changing Women: The Trung Sisters
History & The Arts

World-Changing Women: The Trung Sisters

...history here... The Trung Sisters Vietnam ? - c. 40AD Armed Resistance [A Statue of the Trung sisters is Ho Chi Minh City] A statue of the Trung Sisters in Ho Chi Minh City In 111 BC the Han Dynasty of China conquered what is now Vietnam. As Chinese rule became increasingly more punitive there was frequent unrest among the Vietnamese people who protested against the...
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Article 5 mins
Celebrating festivals from the past and present
History & The Arts

Celebrating festivals from the past and present

...history is far richer. Music festivals have certainly gained popularity in recent decades, but many festivals can actually be traced back to ancient times. To explore the video content on this page, click on the individual sections below to uncover the festivals. Enjoy! The Compitalia, Parentalia, Panathenaia, Amphiaraia, Lenaia and Vinalia festivals Festivals were the...
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Video 10 mins
The Z Files with Benjamin Zephaniah
Health, Sports & Psychology

The Z Files with Benjamin Zephaniah

...Black History Month, we joined forces with him to put together this collection on notable black people in the fields of science, technology and engineering...Look back on our our series of interviews in which writer and poet Benjamin Zephaniah explores the lives, aspirations and careers to date of acclaimed scientists, innovators and engineers. [Benjamin Zephaniah]...
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The story of infection
Health, Sports & Psychology

The story of infection

...history can be written alongside a history of human infectious disease. Pathogens, or organisms that cause disease, need us in order to reproduce, so they evolve with the species they infect and upon which they depend. Microbial pathogens include bacteria, viruses, fungi and tiny parasitic animals. Although typically very small, pathogens pack a weighty punch in their...
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Article 5 mins
Why Michelle Obama's farewell is a masterclass in speech making
Society, Politics & Law

Why Michelle Obama's farewell is a masterclass in speech making

...history, but education. Decades from now, this speech may well be remembered as a focal moment at a pivotal point in US and world history. Teachers will use excerpts from this speech in their classrooms for years to come, not just to teach history and politics, but also language and presentation skills. Transcript From a teaching perspective, Obama’s speech was powerful...
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Why is it dangerous when Trump sees people as objects?
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Why is it dangerous when Trump sees people as objects?

...history of American political discourse is riddled with the “thingification” of people. We have traditionally treated women, workers, immigrants and people with disabilities as less than human, as objects rather than as people. Doing so enables those with power and privilege to retain their status, since there’s the general understanding that people should be...
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Why challenging sexual violence takes more than just a starring role at The Oscars
Society, Politics & Law

Why challenging sexual violence takes more than just a starring role at The Oscars

...history not only in terms of nominations and awards for black, women, transgender and young stars but also in continuing a united stance against sexual violence. Breaking the silence around sexual violence has been an important strategy for this movement. Take #MeToo, originally a campaign created by woman of colour activist Tarana Burke 12 years ago, which has in more...
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