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Darwin and Inheritance
Science, Maths & Technology

Darwin and Inheritance

...introduction to this album. Darwin's Burning Question Darwin's Theory of Evolution lacked a credible explanation for characteristics which skipped generations. Mendel and Heredity The story of Mendel who in the 1850's observed hereditary patterns in plants such as the pea. Galapagos Darwin travels to Galapagos Islands and is confused by the variations within species such...
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Religion in history: conflict, conversion and coexistence
History & The Arts

Religion in history: conflict, conversion and coexistence

...introduction to this album. Christianity in context Professor David Chichester casts an illuminating eye over the global history of Christianity, from its early rise to modern expansions and prominence in Africa and America. Byzantine and late Roman religions From the 3rd to the 7th Century, many religious groups experienced expansion and growing interaction, creating an...
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Keeping Ahead in ICT
Science, Maths & Technology

Keeping Ahead in ICT

...introduction to this album. Breaking down Barriers A technological revolution inside every home - the dream of a communications literate population is becoming a reality. Affordable technology Privatising the National Telephone Company leads to commercial partnerships and huge growth in access for townships and rural areas. Vodacom Vodacom sells affordable 'airtime', not...
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Re-assessing the Marquis de Sade
History & The Arts

Re-assessing the Marquis de Sade

...introduction to this album. The materialist philosophy De Sade's status as a literary philosopher and his relationship to materialist philosophy is expertly analysed, along with several pertinent readings from his works. Normalising the abnormal De Sade's works are filled with violent and sexual excess, but what are his motives for producing such provocative material?...
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Power and people in ancient Rome
History & The Arts

Power and people in ancient Rome

...introduction to this album. The Colosseum of Rome The most impressive structure in ancient Rome Roman amphitheatres How Roman theatres evolved from informal spaces to formal monumentalised structures. Glorifying Rome How ancient Roman entertainment venues symbolized the power and might of Rome’s ruling dynasties. Audience Entertaining and impressing large numbers of...
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The Final Cut
History & The Arts

The Final Cut

...introduction to this album. What does a video editor do? Ben Harrex describes what is expected of a video editor. Cutting footage Essentially the most powerful tool in the edit suite is 'the cut', it can change the mood of the picture. Dissolving transitions Usually the dissolve is used to show a connection between two locations, Ben Harrex demonstrates how the dissolve...
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James Berry: Windrush songs
History & The Arts

James Berry: Windrush songs

...introduction to the poet, his life and how his experiences influenced his work. Empire Day James Berry reads Empire Day. Englan Voice James Berry discusses language and reads ‘Englan Voice’. Reminiscence Voice James Berry reads ‘Reminiscence Voice’. Reasons for leaving Jamaica James Berry explains his reasons for leaving Jamaica then reads the poem. To Travel this...
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Revisiting Red Clydeside: 'Bloody Friday': The Battle of George Square, Glasgow, 1919
Society, Politics & Law

Revisiting Red Clydeside: 'Bloody Friday': The Battle of George Square, Glasgow, 1919

...introduction to Red Clydeside, to consider the developments that led to the events in Glasgow in January 1919, and to reflect on the enduring legacies of this period. The controversy around Glasgow 1919 and Red Clydeside more generally is a key element of this material. A secondary aim has been to provide a guide to previous research, writing and published output of many...
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