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Society, Politics & Law
This is not a city: Milton Keynes
What makes a city and why does it matter?
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History & The Arts
The Partition of British India: Timeline
Track the key events during British colonial rule leading to the emergence of the independent nation-states of India and Pakistan in 1947.
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Digital & Computing
Timeline: The History of Technology and Silicon Valley
Who created the computer? What was the first video game? When did Apple first make $1bn? When was Facebook founded? Get the answers in our interactive timeline.
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Society, Politics & Law
What is Double Jeopardy?
Double jeopardy prevents a person from being tried again for the same crime. Dr Caroline Derry explains its importance and why the law has also been partially abolished...
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Languages
What makes it hard for migrants to learn the language of their new home?
'Why don't migrants learn English if they want to live here?' is one of those sentiments you'll have come across a lot if you've spent much time on Twitter. Maybe it's even flittered across your own mind from time to time. But, as Dr Ingrid Piller explains, just learning a language isn't as simple as that.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Proper men, proper women: Gender roles in contemporary UK society
Do women have a need for feminism in a Britain where they can enjoy porn while men help out with childcare? It might be too soon to assume the arguments have been settled, warns Stephanie Taylor.
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Society, Politics & Law
A brief history of Harlem
Explore the history of the New York neighbourhood of Harlem to understand why investment can cause as many problems as lack of investment and how this has considerable impacts on the African-American community.
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Society, Politics & Law
Machiavelli and Political power
Philosopher Jon Pike presents Machiavelli's tips for reaching the pinnacle of political power.
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Society, Politics & Law
Chinese education: How do things work?
How is education structured in China? This article explores...
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Society, Politics & Law
Section 6: Introduction to Learning Resources on Red Clydeside
Enjoyed our collection on the Red Clydeside? Check out more learning resources...
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Society, Politics & Law
Section 5: Legacies: Does Red Clydeside still matter today?
In what ways did the socialist ethos of Red Clydeside continue to inspire protests in Scotland a century later?
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Society, Politics & Law
Section 4: Enduring Controversies around Glasgow 1919: (Mis)representing Red Clydeside?
Red Clydeside has given rise to many competing historical interpretations, arguments and 'alternative facts'. How can we make sense of these continuing debates?