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The Jewish Ghetto of Renaissance Venice
History & The Arts

The Jewish Ghetto of Renaissance Venice

...providing credit to high risk groups Jews could help boost consumer spending. But did this relative tolerance last? Later in the 16th century life became much more difficult for Venetian Jews. Depending on the economic and cultural climate of the day, the Jewish community was either fostered or hounded. Venice, amongst the cities in Europe, was not unique in this regard....
Sands of time
Science, Maths & Technology

Sands of time

...climate. Other rocks may have much coarser grains that resemble sand or even pebbles. These may have formed along ancient coastlines, on beaches, sand dunes and in rivers, in much the same way as they are today. If they are red in colour, such as along the Devon coastline, they may have been deposited in an ancient desert. The red colour is due to the presence of iron...
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The Eagle has landed within the OpenLearn community
Money & Business

The Eagle has landed within the OpenLearn community

...Climate and Nature, AI, FinTech, Games and Digital Security sectors, giving them a facilitated environment to collaborate and innovate. Want to join our vibrant community, or explore what Barclays Eagle Labs have to offer? Connect with us though the Open University dedicated webpage and join our network of UK entrepreneurs. Whether you’re a start-up, scaleup, corporate...
Milton Keynes: energy capital of the UK?
Nature & Environment

Milton Keynes: energy capital of the UK?

...climate. Their energy efficiency measures are now part of everyday life and better known as the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)...The Open University was founded back in 1969 and set up its Walton Hall campus amongst green fields in the new town (now city) of Milton Keynes, about 50 miles North West of London. This was a golden opportunity to influence the design of...
Does the US have a legal obligation to accept refugees?
Society, Politics & Law

Does the US have a legal obligation to accept refugees?

...change misogynistic laws on abortion. However, a country as powerful as the US can easily set aside international legal obligations to which they had previously adhered. So I would be surprised to see any “punishment” from the international community. If the international community is genuinely outraged by this decision, other countries need to start planning to...
Can science make you a better leader?
Money & Business

Can science make you a better leader?

...climate, and in the UK the lengthy period of instability and change the country faces as it moves towards Brexit, it is likely that the pressures will only increase. This will pose further challenges to the ability of leaders in all sectors to act “with purpose”, yet the requirement to do so has never been more pressing. This article was originally published on The...
Is America better than this?
Society, Politics & Law

Is America better than this?

...better. It has never come to terms with its past. It is unlikely that the incoming Congress and President will be able to mend these divisions, within a divisive climate encouraged by mainstream and social medias. The only salve will be a wholesale change of political culture. This article is republished from Sinead McEneaney's personal blog. Read the original article....
How the sausage links us together
History & The Arts

How the sausage links us together

...climates encourage the preparation of air-dried sausage varieties, while Britain’s damp climate is more conducive to fresh, cooked bangers. Seasonings also typically reflected the larger flavour complexes of local cuisine: mushrooms in Hungary, pepper in Szechuan province, harissa in Tunisian osben. These variations have led to the immense range of local sausages, which...