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World History
Explore the history of the Americas, the Middle East, Africa, the Pacific and the East. From Chinese revolutions to Indian emancipation to American independence to African nationhood, there is so much to discover. Meet intriguing people like Castro, Ghandi and Mandela, witness the bloody battles that changed nations like the Vietnam War, the American Civil War and Rwandan Genocide; and examine major turning points like the atomic bomb, the Suez and Panama Canals and landing on the moon.
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Emergence of the Kingdom of England - After Aethelstan
<p>The various warlord kingdoms of Anglo Saxon England were united temporarily in 937 AD by Aethelstan the grandson of Alfred the Great. For the next 130 years the various kingdoms and combinations of
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Kathmandu to London
<p>This was one of the great overland journeys for under 35s - travelling in converted regional English double decker buses - a "once in a lifetime adventure". We travelled in 1985 in a convoy of two
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What Have the Romans Ever Done For Us? - Hadrian’s Wall
<p>Hadrian was a new type of emperor. He was interested in all of his empire, and particularly in the provinces. One of the most travelled of emperors, he delineated his empire with walls. We examine
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The Fascinating Cemeteries of Paris
<p>Paris is home to numerous cemeteries, both large and small, scattered throughout the city. Some of the most famous ones include Père Lachaise Cemetery, Montmartre Cemetery, and Montparnasse
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Queens of the East
<p>Queens regnant in the East, from ancient Egypt to China, India, and Byzantium, ascended to power despite prevailing patriarchal norms. These women navigated complex religious and legal landscapes
...Queens of the East
<p>Queens regnant in the East, from ancient Egypt to China, India, and Byzantium, ascended to power despite prevailing patriarchal norms. These women navigated complex religious and legal landscapes
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Shakespeare Conquers London
<p>Having thrown off Rome’s yoke, England had its own Blessed Virgin Elizabeth. It was considered a glorious time to be an Englishman. People eagerly sought expression for their national pride in song
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Babylon Berlin
<p>Babylon Berlin is a cultural term which alludes to the decadent and often violent period of post WW1 Germany under the unstable Weimar Republic. Explore the chaos of rampant inflation post Treaty
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Bolivia at a Glance
<p>Nicknamed 'the Tibet of the Americas', Bolivia is a country of contrasts and well known for being the highest and most isolated nation of South America. The country boasts a rich cultural and
...Bolivia at a Glance
<p>Nicknamed 'the Tibet of the Americas', Bolivia is a country of contrasts and well known for being the highest and most isolated nation of South America. The country boasts a rich cultural and
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The Middle East - Those Other Countries
<p>We hear of the big players in the Middle East such as Israel, Iran and Saudi Arabia, but we don’t often hear much about the smaller countries who can, at times, play a pivotal role. This role could
...The Middle East - Those Other Countries
<p>We hear of the big players in the Middle East such as Israel, Iran and Saudi Arabia, but we don’t often hear much about the smaller countries who can, at times, play a pivotal role. This role could
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Tudor Queens - Six Wives, Six Lives
<p>The lives and legacies of these extraordinary women will be revealed. They married Henry VIII and lived as queens, but most died in shame and dishonour. Their legacies remain, through the
...Tudor Queens - Six Wives, Six Lives
<p>The lives and legacies of these extraordinary women will be revealed. They married Henry VIII and lived as queens, but most died in shame and dishonour. Their legacies remain, through the
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