The First World War continues: Britain’s dash for Mosul, Iraq, November 1918
After the armistice of 1918, why did the British occupy Mosul, Iraq? Dr John Slight looks at the continued...
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15 Jan 2019
The First World War continues: Medina, Arabia, January 1919
When you think of the First World War, you may think of the Western Front or the dates 1914 - 1918, but did you know...
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14 Jan 2019
More or Less 2019
Tim Harford presents BBC Radio 4's surprising and refreshing guide to statistics in the news.
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14 Jan 2019
Discovering the dark side of the Moon
Watch Dr Mahesh Anand's lecture on the topic of the dark side of the Moon, which was given to the Royal...
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10 Jan 2019
ICONS
Who is the greatest icon of them all? BBC viewers vote for their ultimate icon of the 20th Century.
Level: 1 Introductory
Updated on:
09 Jan 2019
Thinking Allowed 2019
Thinking Allowed explores how society works, with leading social science experts.
Level: 1 Introductory
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09 Jan 2019
Coming soon! Children and young people: food and food marketing
Interested in the fascinating topic of how food marketing affects children and young people? Then this free course is...
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09 Jan 2019
David Bowie: identity is creativity
On what would have been Bowie's 72nd birthday, Frank Monaghan explores how his constant evolution wasn't just about...
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08 Jan 2019
Britain's Fat Fight
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall looks at the impact and causes of obesity in modern Britain.
Level: 1 Introductory
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07 Jan 2019
Kropotkin, anarchism and geography: A discussion
By Dr Philip O'Sullivan, Andy Morris
What links geography to anarchism? Dr Philip O’Sullivan finds the surprising connection lies with a Russian prince...
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07 Jan 2019
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