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'As rich as Croesus'
History & The Arts

'As rich as Croesus'

...Histories’ narrative, use the Hestia map ‘Place Detail’ to read the chapters in ten references to Halys. Not only did he have an extensive empire, but Croesus was extremely wealthy, credited with issuing the first gold and silver coins. Sardis had rich mineral resources during the time of Croesus, including gold and silver, with evidence of a gold refinery near the...
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Digging up Spain's dead
Society, Politics & Law

Digging up Spain's dead

...families were devasted when loved ones were killed by the Franco regime, as they try to find their relatives' remains. Perspective: Digging up Spain's dead For decades, silence has surrounded the civil war and General Franco's dictatorship - but now Spain is starting to confront its past. Dr Georgina Blakeley is joined by Professor Paul Preston and Emilio Silva to explore...
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Did Donald Trump ride a tide of anti-feminism to the White House?
Society, Politics & Law

Did Donald Trump ride a tide of anti-feminism to the White House?

...history of American anti-feminist sentiment can explain how Hillary Clinton was defeated in the US Presidential election...[Anti-Hillary Clinton sign at a campaign rally for Donald Trump at the South Point Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada] Anti-Hillary Clinton sign at a campaign rally for Donald Trump at the South Point Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada The victory of Donald J Trump...
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Two kings, two very different coronations
History & The Arts

Two kings, two very different coronations

...History courses. [The Royal Coronation of H.M. King George IV]The Royal Coronation of H.M. King George IVShow descriptionWestminster abbey during the coronation of George IV, George IV is seated on a raised platform with spectators surrounding him. Although coronation ceremonies are characterised by tradition, they are also important opportunities for new sovereigns to...
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Consulting the oracle at Delphi
History & The Arts

Consulting the oracle at Delphi

...Histories’ where you can explore Herodotus’ narrative alongside other sources to help you extend your research and understanding. You may like to take a look at the Timeline, to put some of the narratives in the context of other historical events of the period. Interpreting the oracle's utterances Herodotus suggests one of the main differences between Greeks and...
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Social work: Effective practice with substance abusing parents
Health, Sports & Psychology

Social work: Effective practice with substance abusing parents

...family residential treatment unit with their young son. There are a range of challenges and dilemmas for both social workers and other professionals when working with families where there is problematic substance misuse affecting the lives of children. Balancing and assessing risks, needs, vulnerabilities and rights There are key dilemmas in supporting parents with...
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Sea level rise in Bangladesh
Nature & Environment

Sea level rise in Bangladesh

...family home and land where he cultivated shrimp was inundated by seawater. The family was forced to move to Shyamnagar, 15 kilometres away, where he found temporary work while the water retreated. When he returned after 4 months the saltwater had left his field unsuitable for raising shrimp, effectively ending the basis of his family’s survival. 190 people are estimated...
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Can we get to a world without suicide?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Can we get to a world without suicide?

...history of depression in his family, but can only surmise that genetic flaws created the fatal cocktail of chemicals that compelled him to end his life. Research in this field is evolving. Last year, scientists at Massachusetts General Hospital identified 17 genetic variations that appeared to increase the risk of depression, in an analysis of DNA data from more than...
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