New social benefits from an old Docklands discovery 2006 marks the sesquicentenary of William Perkin's discovery of mauveine...
The Spanish Culture of Charles I's Court Heir to the throne Charles I made a secret trip to win the hand of a princess. For eight months he was the guest of the Spanish king in Madrid.
An Even Shorter History of Nearly Everything Bill Bryson discusses the history of science and its importance...
When was the idea of human rights invented, and do we need it? Were the inventors the ancient Stoics, the Roman lawyers, the...
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Illuminated Psalter Manuscripts Psalters containing the 150 Psalms were immensely popular medieval manuscripts...
Leadership and Change: Prime Ministers in the Post-War World - Alec Douglas-Home Continuing last year's series of lectures, delivered by distinguished guest...
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