Politics
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The History of Prohibition
The history of prohibition is a complex and fascinating chapter in social and political history, characterised by efforts to regulate…
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The History of the Roman Empire
The history of the Roman Empire is one of the most remarkable narratives in human civilisation, charting the rise, dominance,…
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The History of Nuclear Weapons
Nuclear weapons. The greatest game changer in global politics. Transforming warfare and diplomacy alike. Our journey begins during the throes…
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The Gettysburg Address
Coming in at a mere 278 words, the Gettysburg Address is one of the most famous speeches ever given by…
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The Gunpowder Plot
The Gunpowder Plot, the attempt by thirteen young men to blow up the Houses of Parliament, is remembered and commemorated…
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Changing Calendars – The Switch to the Gregorian Calendar
Two hundred and sixty-two years ago, a very strange thing happened. Everyone in Britain and her North American colonies became…
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The Massachusetts Bay Colony
Frustrations with the way King Charles was ruling in England in the 1600s paired with religious oppression against non-traditional groups…
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The Corn Laws
Profits, government protection, and international trade – who would have thought that all of this would be generated by one…
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