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Christmas Traditions: What is Christmas?
Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, its traditional trappings surround many of us for between twenty (if you’re lucky) and sixty days of every year. So, let’s take a look at the origins of some of these traditions (without going too...
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Is Britain's Real Monarch Living in Australia?
Is Britain's Real Monarch Living in Australia?
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Exploring the Life and Legacy of Winston Churchill at the Museum
Explore the life and legacy of Sir Winston Churchill at this dedicated museum, where visitors can journey through the different stages of his remarkable life. From his early years to his pivotal role as Prime Minister during World War 2,...
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Exploring the World of Food Festivals
A food festival is a vibrant celebration of delicious food and drink, showcasing a wide array of culinary delights from local farmers to international cuisines. Attendees can enjoy sampling gourmet treats, cooking lessons, food talks,...
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Amateur Divers Help Uncover Britain's Marine Secrets
This video highlights how marine ecology organizations in Britain are recruiting amateur divers to gather information on the country's marine flora and fauna. By providing training courses and encouraging volunteers to record details...
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UK Launches Organic Farming Scheme to Boost Production and Biodiversity
The video highlights the launch of an organic farming scheme in the UK, to stimulate organic food production and make Britain a leader in the field. The Sheep Grove Organic Farm is showcased as a model example for the government's...
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Mobile Phone Theft Prevention: A Game-Changing Initiative
This video discusses a new scheme launched in Britain to combat mobile phone theft. By registering all phones on a single database, stolen phones can be rendered useless to criminals with a single phone call. The cooperation of all...
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Vintage Aircraft Showcase: The Special Relationship Between Britain and America
This video showcases the historic reunion of vintage aircraft, a Mark 5 Spitfire and a Boeing B17 Flying Fortress, at the Duxford Air Show in Britain. These planes serve as powerful symbols of the enduring special relationship between...
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Transforming Agriculture: Bio Gas Power Plants and Renewable Energy in Holsworthy
This video highlights the innovative use of renewable energy in the form of a bio-gas power station fueled by livestock waste. Farmers in the Holsworthy area of England are turning their animal waste into electricity, reducing pollution,...
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London's First Ice Wall: A Thrilling Alpine Climbing Experience
Experience the thrill of Alpine mountaineering in the heart of London at Ellis Brigham Outdoor adventure store. Step into our towering chamber, where a 9m high wall of ice awaits, complete with frozen overhangs and snow. Whether you're a...
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Genetically Modified Crops in Britain: A Study on Approval and Controversy
This video discusses the current status of genetically modified (GM) crops in Britain, highlighting that no GM crops are currently grown for commercial use. The video presents the findings of a study conducted by scientists from Acre,...
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Dunkirk: A Historic Retreat Captured on Film
Discover the historic and captivating footage of the Allied evacuation from Dunkirk in 1940, captured by Pafe, a British businessman who documented world events on film. Now available online, this valuable archive provides a remarkable...
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Design for Schools: Empowering Students to Improve School Safety and Design
The Design for Schools project in Britain allows primary and secondary school children to collaborate with top architects to improve the layout and design of their schools. By creating the brief and taking responsibility for the entire...
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Importance of Regular Eye Examinations for Children: Preventing Learning Difficulties
The National Eye Care Trust in Britain is advocating for annual eye examinations for children from birth until the age of 10. With one in five children in Britain experiencing visual problems, the trust believes that early detection of...
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National Astronomy Week: Exploring Mars and Inspiring Curiosity
This video highlights Britain's National Astronomy Week, which coincided with the Earth's closest encounter with Mars in 60,000 years. The Royal Observatory in Greenwich organized special events including astronomy sessions, solar...
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Tennis: the players struggling to break even
Tennis champions Novak Djokovic and Naomi Osaka are among the best paid athletes in the world. But prize money drops off steeply, with lower ranked players often struggling to make a living amid the expense of travel and coaching. The FT...
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John Major: leaving Afghanistan 'morally incomprehensible'
The departure from Afghanistan leaves a 'stain on the reputation of the west', the former prime minister tells the FT Weekend Festival, as he discusses Britain's place in the world, and says nationalism in Boris Johnson's Conservative...
Financial Times
Can the steel industry go green?
FT Climate Capital - The metal's role role in the climate crisis is now under scrutiny as companies across the world are racing to reduce their emissions. But the costs and challenges they are facing are significant.
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What Caused the War of 1812?
The War of 1812 was a major conflict between the United States and Great Britain for control of the Northern Frontier. Often described as the second war of independence, in reality it was caused in large part by the ineffective foreign...
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War on the Lakes
If the U.S. Navy was to defeat the British during the War of 1812, it would not do so on the open seas. The battles that raged on the Great Lakes, however, would have a huge impact on the outcome of the war.
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The Treaty of Ghent
After almost three years of bitter conflict, the War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain came to an end with the ratification of the Treaty of Ghent, but was the war a waste of time and resources?
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The Battle of New Orleans
After three years of bitter fighting between the United States and Great Britain, the War of 1812 concluded with the Treaty of Ghent. At least, it should have, because one final battle was about to be fought: the Battle of New Orleans.
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Declaration of Independence
For those taking the U.S. Citizenship test, knowing and understanding the importance of the Declaration of Independence is essential.
The Guardian
Getting rid of the beard is a challenge': the secret world of Asian drag queens
Meet Ali, a gay Pakistani asylum-seeker preparing for his first performance as a drag queen. Ali fled Pakistan, where he was persecuted for being gay, but now faces abuse from his neighbours in London. Mentored by Asifa Lahore, the UK's...