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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
Does history show the future for the Royal Marines?

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.

12 Feb, 201816 Jun, 2021 History, Politics, Research
Mental stability and being, like, really smart: President Trump’s first year in office

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.

19 Jan, 201816 Jun, 2021 History, Politics, Research
Bayeux Tapestry, Kent and a diplomatic gift

Bayeux Tapestry, Kent and a diplomatic gift

Dr Leonie Hicks explores the Bayeux Tapestry’s Kent connections and diplomatic gifts.

18 Jan, 201816 Jun, 2021 History, Research
President Trump and Haiti in the American geopolitical imagination

President Trump and Haiti in the American geopolitical imagination

Dr Michael Goodrum looks at how the history of Haiti still haunts America today.

18 Jan, 201816 Jun, 2021 History, Research
Revolutionary Times

Revolutionary Times

Dr David Bates looks ahead to the 100th anniversary of the Russian Revolution and explores the importance of time in the establishment of the Soviet Union.

10 Oct, 201716 Jun, 2021 History, Politics, Research

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