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The free speech battle that forced Britain’s 18th-century radicals to flee

The free speech battle that forced Britain’s 18th-century radicals to flee

Main picture: “The Friends of the People”, Isaac Cruikshank (1764–1811), Mary Mark Ockerbloom While emigration into Britain has often been (and still is) associated with fear of oppression and escape from conflict, there is a general perception that emigration out of the country has been a rather more positive pursuit. Leaving Britain has long been associated […]

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Michael Young

#MY100: Celebrating the vision of one of University’s founders

The lifetime achievements – and lasting influence – of one of the founders of The Open University has been celebrated with a centenary conference in his name. The Young Foundation, established by Michael Young (1915 to 2002), hosted the Michael Young Centenary Conference 100 years after his birth. It was held at The Barbican, London, […]

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Acid bath murderers and poison: why dark tourism is important

People love all things spooky and gory. I was reminded of the truth of this when I visited the Museum of London’s new exhibition The Crime Museum Uncovered. It was a tantalising prospect, promising “never-before-seen objects from the Metropolitan Police’s Crime Museum” on display “for the first time ever”. This Crime Museum was established in […]

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Confucius - Genius of the Ancient World

TV series lifts the lid on ancient world’s greatest philosophers

Genius of the Ancient World follows historian, Bettany Hughes, on her quest to explore the wisdom of the three greatest philosophers of the ancient world: Buddha, Socrates and Confucius. These three celebrated philosophers, who lived during a period of intense intellectual development (600 – 500 BC), were trailblazers. They were the first individuals to apply […]

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