Dr Michael Goodrum looks at the cultural impact of The Simpsons and their enduring appeal.
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And the band played on: 30 years after the Deal bombing
Dr Alexander Kent reflects on the terrorist bombing of the Royal Marines School of Music at Deal in 1989 and its impact on the identity of the town.
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Education and the centenary of the end of WWI
Patrick Meehan offers an alternative viewpoint to teach younger generations on the outbreak of WW1.
The origins of Halloween
Professor Jackie Eales explores the origins of one of the most popular celebrations of the year, Halloween.
Biggles and Captain W. E. Johns 50 years on
On the 50th anniversary of the first publication of Biggles books, Dr Michael Goodrum explores the character’s impact and legacy.
Karl Marx at 200
On the 200th anniversary of birth of Karl Marx, Dr David Bates asks: is Marxism dead?
80 years of Superman: man of tomorrow, a chronicle of all our todays
Dr Michael Goodrum explains the political and financial influence of the comic book hero, Superman.
Considering the female presence in Charles I exhibition
Dr Sara Wolfson looks at the forgotten influence three women had upon King Charles I and his art collection, which is currently being exhibited at in Royal Academy London.
Does history show the future for the Royal Marines?
Dr Martin Watts explains how recent questions about the future of the Royal Marines as part of the UK’s Defence strategy is nothing new.
Mental stability and being, like, really smart: President Trump’s first year in office
Dr Michael Goodrum assesses the American President’s first year in office.