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Minor Political Parties
Minor Political Parties

In the past, these were of two types (1) Breakaway parties such as the Liberal Unionists before the First World War and the SDP in the 1980s or (2) E…

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Can You Do Mathematics In A Crowd?
Can You Do Mathematics In A Crowd?

We all find ourselves in crowds every so often. Whilst human behaviour in general can be very hard to predict, it is possible, to a certain extent, t…

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Regional, Industrial and Infrastructure Policies
Regional, Industrial and Infrastructure Policies

There are large disparities in economic performance at the regional level in the UK. We need to consider what kinds of policies might raise regional …

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The Birth of Modern Theatreland: Covent Garden and the Two Theatres Royal
The Birth of Modern Theatreland: Covent Garden and the Two Theatres Royal

London is home to two of the oldest working theatres in the world both founded by Charles II's patents. They shaped a whole quarter of London, a…

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King Henry III and the Communication of Power
King Henry III and the Communication of Power

Against the backdrop of King John's ignominy and the political challenge posed by Magna Carta, which encouraged demands for greater representati…

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The Philosophy of Time: Does Physics Have The Last Word?
The Philosophy of Time: Does Physics Have The Last Word?

Time's mysteries seem to resist comprehension and what remain can stretch even the most profound philosopher.

Professor Tallis seeks to rescue t…

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How Spontaneous Gestures Connect to Thinking
How Spontaneous Gestures Connect to Thinking

Human beings often make frequent hand movements whilst they are talking. There has been considerable psychological debate about their function, but i…

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Existential Risks in the Solar System
Existential Risks in the Solar System

There are strong reasons to believe that the survival of life on the Earth is under threat. Human activity is one example that we are able to control…

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The USSR in the Cold War Years
The USSR in the Cold War Years

After Stalin's death in 1953, successive leaders tried to find ways to revitalise the Soviet regime and rethink its promises to the Soviet peopl…

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Shakespeare's Ghosts and Spirits
Shakespeare's Ghosts and Spirits

Where do the ghosts in Shakespeare come from? And what about the magic? In this lecture, Jonathan Bate will summon up the ghosts of Old Hamlet, the v…

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