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FOBTs: 'the crack cocaine of gambling'
While the craze for fixed-odds betting terminals, or FOBTs, has bolstered big business, there is increasing concern over the social cost of the machines. The industry says there is no evidence for critics' claims but just what is the...
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The far right in Britain
From Oswald Mosley’s Blackshirts in the 1930s through to the National Front, the British National party and the English Defence League, the far right in Britain has been part of the political landscape for decades. Now anti-immigration...
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Why 'stronger borders' don't work
Thousands of people die annually trying to cross borders. It’s often argued stronger borders and more checks would deter people from making dangerous crossings. But how accurate is this? Maya Goodfellow explores what the current border...
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Munroe Bergdorf: ‘It's like people have free rein to harass the trans community’
The trans activist and model Munroe Bergdorf was working with the NSPCC’s Childline until the charity suddenly cut ties with her. She speaks to Owen Jones about the impact of that decision, her life as an activist and how she copes with...
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Why rivers shouldn't look like this
The quintessential image of a river you might recognise from post cards and paintings – nice and straight with a tidy riverbank – is not actually how it is supposed to look. It's the result of centuries of industrial and agricultural...
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Why are period dramas so white?
Have you ever noticed that in film and on TV, period dramas tend to have almost entirely white casts? It’s almost as if, at least in film and TV land, black people do not feature in British history at all. The Guardian’s Josh...
The Guardian
Do cyclists think they're above the law, and does it even matter
Cyclists can be a nuisance, running red lights, riding on the pavement ... but are they dangerous, and if not, is it a problem if they break the law? Peter Wallker, Guardian journalist and author of Bike Nation: How Cycling Can Save the...
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The three illegal weapons bought over Amazon.co.uk
Britain is supposed to have some of the tightest laws on offensive weapons and firearms in the world. But if you know what you’re looking for, there’s an illegal arsenal just a click away on Amazon.co.uk. Among the items offered for sale...
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Pride and prejudice in the UK
According to the 2013 NatCen British Social Attitudes survey, almost a third of British people report that they have some feelings of racial prejudice. A recent Guardian event discussed what racism looks like in the UK today. The debate...
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History & Facial Reconstructions of the Celtic Rebel & British Hero | Royalty Now
Meet the woman who gathered the largest army the Roman Empire ever faced. Boudica was the Queen of the Iceni tribe, located in what is now Norfolk, England. She led an uprising of Celtic tribes after the Romans pillaged her town, and...
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The First Continental Congress
The First Continental Congress explains the purpose of the First Continental Congress by identifying and summarizing what it accomplished and what agreement was made among the participants.
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Taking a Broader Perspective
Historian Margaret Jacob (UCLA) describes how her views are often at odds with those of many economic historians.
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Following Her Passion
Historian Linda Colley (Princeton) reminisces on the beginnings of her historical career.
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Off Base
Intellectual historian Stefan Collini, University of Cambridge, details how C.P. Snow’s celebrated lecture The Two Cultures has broadly permeated the public consciousness in a way that typically obscures Snow’s central ethical motivation...
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Empires, States, and Independence
Harvard historian David Armitage describes the evolution of his thinking on the role of the state throughout history.
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Seeking The Bigger Picture
UCLA historian Margaret Jacob relates how her historical approach differs from most “economic historians” who, while adopting a broader approach than before, still largely look to find one single, sufficient cause for historical events.
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Declaration of Independence
Declaration of Independence identifies the purpose and significance of the Declaration of Independence by reviewing the causes of the American Revolution.
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Paul Revere’s Ride to Revolution
Paul Revere’s Ride to Revolution discovers how the Americans warned that the British troops were on the move by investigating the actions of Paul Revere and exploring the poem “Paul Revere’s Ride,” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
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After 50 Years Away, a Visit to Jamaica
As part of the Windrush generation, Paulette Wilson was sent to England from Jamaica in the 1960s and grew up with her grandparents. Now, more than 50 years later, returns to Jamaica for a visit. She shares her excitement and anxiety as...
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Evolving Pageantry of the British Coronation
The British coronation ceremony has evolved over time, from humble beginnings to its modern grandeur. This video highlights the changes in style, cost, and public perception of the coronation over the years and acknowledges the absence...
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The Evolution of Coronation Oaths in Great Britain
This video explores the history of coronations in Scotland and England, highlighting key moments such as the union between the two countries. It discusses the changes in coronation rituals, oaths, and languages used, showcasing how these...
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The Declaration of Independence
This video will discuss the Declaration of Independence and the events that led to its creation.
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What is the 4th of July?
Independence Day takes place every year on the 4th of July. It celebrates the day that the Founders of the United States declared their independence from Great Britain.