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Remembering medieval Canterbury’s relationship with its Jewish community

Remembering medieval Canterbury’s relationship with its Jewish community

Dean Irwin looks at the historical relationship between England, Canterbury and the Jewish Community.

24 Jan, 202015 Jun, 2021 Faith and religion, History, Research
The Simpsons at 30

The Simpsons at 30

Dr Michael Goodrum looks at the cultural impact of The Simpsons and their enduring appeal.

18 Dec, 201915 Jun, 2021 Arts and Humanities, Culture, History, Research
And the band played on: 30 years after the Deal bombing

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.

20 Sep, 201915 Jun, 2021 History, Research, Uncategorised
Education and the centenary of the end of WWI

Education and the centenary of the end of WWI

Patrick Meehan offers an alternative viewpoint to teach younger generations on the outbreak of WW1.

07 Nov, 201816 Jun, 2021 Education, History, Research
The origins of Halloween

The origins of Halloween

Professor Jackie Eales explores the origins of one of the most popular celebrations of the year, Halloween.

30 Oct, 201830 Oct, 2018 History
Biggles and Captain W. E. Johns 50 years on

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.

22 Jun, 201816 Jun, 2021 Culture, History, Research, Society
Karl Marx at 200

Karl Marx at 200

On the 200th anniversary of birth of Karl Marx, Dr David Bates asks: is Marxism dead?

04 May, 201816 Jun, 2021 History, Politics, Research
80 years of Superman: man of tomorrow, a chronicle of all our todays

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.

20 Apr, 201816 Jun, 2021 Culture, History, Media, Research
Considering the female presence in Charles I exhibition

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.

07 Mar, 201816 Jun, 2021 History, Research

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