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How the Middle Ages were Built: Exuberance to Crisis, 1300-1408 England's economic success peaked in 1300 amidst a riot of...
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How to Prove 1=0, And Other Maths Illusions In this lecture I will show you some mathematical illusions...
On Top of the World, 1830 to 1914 Economic dominance brings cultural dominance and the architecture of Empire...
Parliament and the Public: Strangers or Friends? How can the House of Commons engage more effectively with...
The Last Stuarts and the Death of the Royal Powerhouse In his short reign James II built a surprising amount...