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Obituary: John Thaw, TV's Inspector Morse
Actor John Thaw, whose portrayal of Inspector Morse has captivated worldwide TV audiences for 13 years has died. An obituary.
inspector • morse • john • thaw • brazenose
Actor John Thaw, whose portrayal of Inspector Morse has captivated worldwide TV audiences for 13 years has died. An obituary.
inspector • morse • john • thaw • brazenose
Shelley: The Pursuit
Percy Bysshe Shelley's short chaotic life is brilliantly told by biographer Richard Holmes.
percy bysshe shelley • romantic poet • political-poet • eton • oxford university
Percy Bysshe Shelley's short chaotic life is brilliantly told by biographer Richard Holmes.
percy bysshe shelley • romantic poet • political-poet • eton • oxford university
Ten Best Things to Do in Oxford
If visiting England's Oxford don't miss the Ashmolean Museum, Balliol College, Christ Church of Harry Potter fame, Bodleian Library, Botanic Gardens and literary pubs.
ten best things to do in oxford • university city near london • harry potter • visitor attractions • ashmolean museum
If visiting England's Oxford don't miss the Ashmolean Museum, Balliol College, Christ Church of Harry Potter fame, Bodleian Library, Botanic Gardens and literary pubs.
ten best things to do in oxford • university city near london • harry potter • visitor attractions • ashmolean museum
UK University Accommodation Costs
Accommodation forms a large part of the cost of going to university. Find out which are the cheapest and also the most expensive UK universities and colleges to live at.
which university? • cost of accommodation at university • top ten cheapest universties • top ten most expensive universities • deciding which university to attend
Accommodation forms a large part of the cost of going to university. Find out which are the cheapest and also the most expensive UK universities and colleges to live at.
which university? • cost of accommodation at university • top ten cheapest universties • top ten most expensive universities • deciding which university to attend
What Would Shakespeare Eat?
One fascinating way to learn about plant history is to look at literature. Shakespeare is a great place to start.
gardening history • shakespeare • soupsong • oxford university press • peter scholliers
One fascinating way to learn about plant history is to look at literature. Shakespeare is a great place to start.
gardening history • shakespeare • soupsong • oxford university press • peter scholliers
William Morris
The first of a two part series, this article offers an introduction to William Morris's work.
william morris • victoriana • victorian • art • design
The first of a two part series, this article offers an introduction to William Morris's work.
william morris • victoriana • victorian • art • design
Exceptional Human Experiences (EHEs)
Exceptional Human Experiences (EHEs) take human nature to a level of "all-self" awareness and develop the extra-human nature. Once accepted, EHEs transition the human being to that of an extra-human nature.
sixth sense • extrasensory perception • precognition • retrocognition • telepathy
Exceptional Human Experiences (EHEs) take human nature to a level of "all-self" awareness and develop the extra-human nature. Once accepted, EHEs transition the human being to that of an extra-human nature.
sixth sense • extrasensory perception • precognition • retrocognition • telepathy
ESL Possessive Case Lesson
In this ESL grammar lesson the genitive case is taught to a group of young children. The lesson plan, methods, and learner outcomes are also discussed.
esl grammar lesson • genitive case • esl grammar lesson plans • esl grammar methods • esl grammar students
In this ESL grammar lesson the genitive case is taught to a group of young children. The lesson plan, methods, and learner outcomes are also discussed.
esl grammar lesson • genitive case • esl grammar lesson plans • esl grammar methods • esl grammar students
Join or Die! Live Free or Die!
These words; "Give me liberty of give me death" and "English Liberties" united the ideas of Liberty and Freedom, inspiring the social causes of the American Revolution!
join or die • give me liberty or give me death • live free or die • social causes of the american revolution • english liberties
These words; "Give me liberty of give me death" and "English Liberties" united the ideas of Liberty and Freedom, inspiring the social causes of the American Revolution!
join or die • give me liberty or give me death • live free or die • social causes of the american revolution • english liberties
No Taxation Without Representation
Taxation was the political issue after the French & Indian War. American revolutionary rebels say The Proclamation Line, The Quartering Act and The Quebec Act mean war!
virtual representation • political cause of the american revolution • proclamation line • quartering act • quebec act
Taxation was the political issue after the French & Indian War. American revolutionary rebels say The Proclamation Line, The Quartering Act and The Quebec Act mean war!
virtual representation • political cause of the american revolution • proclamation line • quartering act • quebec act
The Great Awakening 1739-1740
George Whitefield woke them up. Jonathon Edwards went to war for their souls. America found cause for a new spiritual freedom, inspiring the political Revolution in 1776!
great awakening • religious cause of the american revolution • george whitefield • jonathon edwards • born again
George Whitefield woke them up. Jonathon Edwards went to war for their souls. America found cause for a new spiritual freedom, inspiring the political Revolution in 1776!
great awakening • religious cause of the american revolution • george whitefield • jonathon edwards • born again
The Southern Aristocrats Values
Before the Revolutionary War, a self-styled Aristocracy substituted slave labor for "artisan and mechanic" contributions of the middle class in the Northern Colonies.
southern aristocrat • economic cause of the american revolution • plantation owners • slavery american revolution • the loudest yelps for liberty
Before the Revolutionary War, a self-styled Aristocracy substituted slave labor for "artisan and mechanic" contributions of the middle class in the Northern Colonies.
southern aristocrat • economic cause of the american revolution • plantation owners • slavery american revolution • the loudest yelps for liberty
The Coming of Age of Imperialism (1772-1813), Part II
Part II of a four-part series that examines the "coming of age" of British imperialism over a half century via the vantage point of education policy.
british imperialism • india • orientalism • anglicism • colonial
Part II of a four-part series that examines the "coming of age" of British imperialism over a half century via the vantage point of education policy.
british imperialism • india • orientalism • anglicism • colonial
Regional Particularism in Victorian Criminal Justice
Book review on a book about criminal justice in Victorian Kent during the middle and late nineteenth century.
Book review on a book about criminal justice in Victorian Kent during the middle and late nineteenth century.
Why the South Lost or How the North Won? : A Perception of the American Civil War
A look at how the Civil War has been interpreted and why the North's victory was not inevitable in 1861.
american reconstruction • melanie storie • appomattox • robert e. lee • ulysses s. grant
A look at how the Civil War has been interpreted and why the North's victory was not inevitable in 1861.
american reconstruction • melanie storie • appomattox • robert e. lee • ulysses s. grant
Why the South Lost or How the North Won?: Part 2
This article is a continuation as to how the Civil War has been interpreted and those factors leading the South down to defeat.
civil war • united states history • american reconstruction and the gilded age • melanie storie • confederate states of america
This article is a continuation as to how the Civil War has been interpreted and those factors leading the South down to defeat.
civil war • united states history • american reconstruction and the gilded age • melanie storie • confederate states of america
Recommended Paleontology Books 2003
Here are some books that will make great gifts for the budding young paleontologist in your life.
paleontology • geology • book • books • paleontologist
Here are some books that will make great gifts for the budding young paleontologist in your life.
paleontology • geology • book • books • paleontologist
Why the South Lost or How the North Won?: Part 3
This is the final essay installment of the ways in which the Civil War has been interpreted and the factors leading the South down to defeat.
civil war • reconstruction • melanie storie • william t. sherman • ulysses s. grant
This is the final essay installment of the ways in which the Civil War has been interpreted and the factors leading the South down to defeat.
civil war • reconstruction • melanie storie • william t. sherman • ulysses s. grant
Recommended Paleontology Books 2004
With the holidays approaching, here are some recommended books about paleontology that will be great for all ages.
paleontology • books
With the holidays approaching, here are some recommended books about paleontology that will be great for all ages.
paleontology • books
Labour and Hitler's Rise to Power, 1933-34
Hitler's rise to power in Germany and the consolidation of his regime between Jan. 1933 and July-Aug. 1934 was a source of much consternation among left parties and political organizations throughout Europe. This article examines the impact Hitler had on the British Labour Party, and how it led to, regarding the party's foreign policy and outlook, some movement away from pacifism.
Hitler's rise to power in Germany and the consolidation of his regime between Jan. 1933 and July-Aug. 1934 was a source of much consternation among left parties and political organizations throughout Europe. This article examines the impact Hitler had on the British Labour Party, and how it led to, regarding the party's foreign policy and outlook, some movement away from pacifism.
An Insight into Aphra Behn's Plays
Aphra Behn's stories map out a bleak world for women. It is rescued from despair by the courage of her female protagonists, who negoiate through a world controlled by men
aphra behn • reconstructin aphra • social biography of aphra behn • english restoration • female writer
Aphra Behn's stories map out a bleak world for women. It is rescued from despair by the courage of her female protagonists, who negoiate through a world controlled by men
aphra behn • reconstructin aphra • social biography of aphra behn • english restoration • female writer
Cadwallon ap Cadfan
Emerging from the gloom of the Dark Ages, Cadwallon was one of the last of the British kings to overthrown an Anglo-Saxon Kingdom.
cadwallong • cadfan • penda • king edwin • king oswald
Emerging from the gloom of the Dark Ages, Cadwallon was one of the last of the British kings to overthrown an Anglo-Saxon Kingdom.
cadwallong • cadfan • penda • king edwin • king oswald
Classic Authors: Mark Twain
A brief biography of Mark Twain.
samuel clemens • tom sawyer • huckleberry finn • mark twain
A brief biography of Mark Twain.
samuel clemens • tom sawyer • huckleberry finn • mark twain
Dorothy L. Sayers Biography
Brief biography of Dorothy L. Sayers, detective novelist famous for Wimsey series, creator of Lord Peter Wimsey and Harriet Vane. She was also translator, and a poet.
dorothy l sayers biography • works by dorothy sayers • dorothy sayers books • dorothy sayers and peter wimsey • dorothy sayers characters
Brief biography of Dorothy L. Sayers, detective novelist famous for Wimsey series, creator of Lord Peter Wimsey and Harriet Vane. She was also translator, and a poet.
dorothy l sayers biography • works by dorothy sayers • dorothy sayers books • dorothy sayers and peter wimsey • dorothy sayers characters
Ine
Ine was neither the son nor the father of a king, but in his laws he left a lasting legacy in England.
ine • king • wessex • laws • athelheard
Ine was neither the son nor the father of a king, but in his laws he left a lasting legacy in England.
ine • king • wessex • laws • athelheard
Inspector Morse
Inspector Morse, created by Colin Dexter and played by John Thaw, is a cerebral and isolated figure - as much an enigma as the cases he solves.
morse • colin dexter • thaw • sergeant lewis • mystery
Inspector Morse, created by Colin Dexter and played by John Thaw, is a cerebral and isolated figure - as much an enigma as the cases he solves.
morse • colin dexter • thaw • sergeant lewis • mystery
Renaissance Art: Hans Holbein's The Ambassadors
In 1533 artisan Hans Holbein painted The Ambassadors, a portrait of Jean de Dinteville and Georges de Selves of Henry VIII's court.
hans holbein • the ambassadors • renaissance art • jeremy brotton • the renaissance bazaar
In 1533 artisan Hans Holbein painted The Ambassadors, a portrait of Jean de Dinteville and Georges de Selves of Henry VIII's court.
hans holbein • the ambassadors • renaissance art • jeremy brotton • the renaissance bazaar
Sergei Prokofiev Biography
Life and works of Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev, best known for opera The Love for Three Oranges, ballet Romeo and Juliet, and fairy tale Peter and the Wolf.
sergei prokofiev • prokofiev biography life and works • prokofiev's peter and the wolf • the love for three oranges by prokofiev • prokofiev's operas
Life and works of Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev, best known for opera The Love for Three Oranges, ballet Romeo and Juliet, and fairy tale Peter and the Wolf.
sergei prokofiev • prokofiev biography life and works • prokofiev's peter and the wolf • the love for three oranges by prokofiev • prokofiev's operas
Sir William Walton
Brief biography of English composer Sir William Walton - his life, influence and works. Famous for 'Facade.'
sir william walton • william walton biography • composer william walton • william walton opera troilus and cressida • walton belshazzar's feast
Brief biography of English composer Sir William Walton - his life, influence and works. Famous for 'Facade.'
sir william walton • william walton biography • composer william walton • william walton opera troilus and cressida • walton belshazzar's feast
The Young Winston Churchill
Winston Churchill wasnot academically brilliant at school but went on to have a distinguished career as a politician.
winston spencer churchill • winston churchill • david lloyd george • blenheim palace • lord randolph churchill
Winston Churchill wasnot academically brilliant at school but went on to have a distinguished career as a politician.
winston spencer churchill • winston churchill • david lloyd george • blenheim palace • lord randolph churchill
Versailles Time Slip
In August of 1901, two visitors to the gardens at Versailles caught a glimpse of life before the French Revolution.
suite 101 • paranormal • jodee redmond • versailles • time
In August of 1901, two visitors to the gardens at Versailles caught a glimpse of life before the French Revolution.
suite 101 • paranormal • jodee redmond • versailles • time
Victoria Blake's Cutting Blades
Victoria Blake's PI Sam Falconer must discover the secret to a young rower's disappearance as well as picking up the pieces of her own personal life.
victoria blake • sam falconer • investigator • father • family
Victoria Blake's PI Sam Falconer must discover the secret to a young rower's disappearance as well as picking up the pieces of her own personal life.
victoria blake • sam falconer • investigator • father • family
An Introduction To Aphra Behn
Aphra Behn was a poet, playwright, novelist, translator and spy. Born in 1640, she was one of the first English women to become a professional writer.
aphra behn • seventeenth century • female writer • restoration england • biography
Aphra Behn was a poet, playwright, novelist, translator and spy. Born in 1640, she was one of the first English women to become a professional writer.
aphra behn • seventeenth century • female writer • restoration england • biography
Are Pilgrims and Puritans the Same
These two terms are often blurred and only remembered as the group who wanted to establish "A Shining City on the Hill" in Massachusetts in the early 17th century.
pilgrims • puritans • belief • philosophy • politics
These two terms are often blurred and only remembered as the group who wanted to establish "A Shining City on the Hill" in Massachusetts in the early 17th century.
pilgrims • puritans • belief • philosophy • politics
Carl E Wieman - The Fifth State of Matter
Carl E Wieman shares the 2001 Nobel Prize for Physics for his discovery of the Bose-Einstein condensate, the fifth state of matter.
bose-einstein condensate • quantum mechanics • atomic physics • nobel • physicist
Carl E Wieman shares the 2001 Nobel Prize for Physics for his discovery of the Bose-Einstein condensate, the fifth state of matter.
bose-einstein condensate • quantum mechanics • atomic physics • nobel • physicist
Chief Pontiac's War - 1763
In the aftermath of the French and Indian War, Native Americans resolved to be free or to die trying. British policy prefigured the attitude that would fell the Empire.
pontiac’s war • chief pontiac • native americans • 1763 • french and indian war
In the aftermath of the French and Indian War, Native Americans resolved to be free or to die trying. British policy prefigured the attitude that would fell the Empire.
pontiac’s war • chief pontiac • native americans • 1763 • french and indian war
Classic Authors: Harper Lee
A brief biography of Harper Lee, author of <i>To Kill a Mockingbird</i>.
to kill a mockingbird • harper lee
A brief biography of Harper Lee, author of <i>To Kill a Mockingbird</i>.
to kill a mockingbird • harper lee
Dicrocoelium dendriticum
Dicrocoelium dendriticum is a liver fluke of animals. It occasionally infects people, but scientists study it because it alters the behavior of its ant intermediate host.
dicrocoelium dendriticum lancet fluke • bile duct liver parasite • people animals snail ant • intermediate host definitive behavior • life cycle eggs adult
Dicrocoelium dendriticum is a liver fluke of animals. It occasionally infects people, but scientists study it because it alters the behavior of its ant intermediate host.
dicrocoelium dendriticum lancet fluke • bile duct liver parasite • people animals snail ant • intermediate host definitive behavior • life cycle eggs adult
Dr. Stephen Hawking and ALS
Dr. Stephen Hawking has been teaching and lecturing in England for decades. He is a world-renowned scientist and author. He also battles amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
als • amyotrophic lateral sclerosis • stephen hawking • dr. hawking • voice synthesis
Dr. Stephen Hawking has been teaching and lecturing in England for decades. He is a world-renowned scientist and author. He also battles amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
als • amyotrophic lateral sclerosis • stephen hawking • dr. hawking • voice synthesis
Edgar Allan Poe--Family Homes and Catacombs
Celebrate October with tours to Edgar Allan Poe literary sites.
edgar allan poe • baltimore maryland • edgar allan poe society of baltimore • westminister presbyterian cemetery • edgar allan poe cottage
Celebrate October with tours to Edgar Allan Poe literary sites.
edgar allan poe • baltimore maryland • edgar allan poe society of baltimore • westminister presbyterian cemetery • edgar allan poe cottage
European Immigration to America
Migration patterns show that war and economic hardship led an influx of immigrants outside of England to make contributions to social causes of the American Revolution.
social causes of the american revolution • european immigration • migration patterns • economic hardship • immigrant social contributions
Migration patterns show that war and economic hardship led an influx of immigrants outside of England to make contributions to social causes of the American Revolution.
social causes of the american revolution • european immigration • migration patterns • economic hardship • immigrant social contributions
Introduction to Visual Poetry
Concrete poetry is only one way to convey the word through the eye. Here's a survey of visual traditions that can enhance your creativity as a poet.
poetry for the eyes • history of visual poetry • concrete poetry • poetry and painting • graffiti art
Concrete poetry is only one way to convey the word through the eye. Here's a survey of visual traditions that can enhance your creativity as a poet.
poetry for the eyes • history of visual poetry • concrete poetry • poetry and painting • graffiti art
Mary Dyer, Quaker Martyr, Hangs
The following is a contemporary paraphrase of Mary Dyer's actual testimony before the Massachusetts General Court prior to being hung for being a Quaker.
mary dyer • testimony • quaker hung by puritans • general court • boston
The following is a contemporary paraphrase of Mary Dyer's actual testimony before the Massachusetts General Court prior to being hung for being a Quaker.
mary dyer • testimony • quaker hung by puritans • general court • boston
Modern Art History Events
Confirm your knowledge of modern art history with an overview of art history events from the 17th to 20th centuries.
timeline art history • claude lorrain • modern art history • peter lely • pierre puvis de chavannes
Confirm your knowledge of modern art history with an overview of art history events from the 17th to 20th centuries.
timeline art history • claude lorrain • modern art history • peter lely • pierre puvis de chavannes
National Constituent Assembly
The National Constituent Assembly was established in 1789 and lasted two years, helping to establish the foundations of the French Revolution.
french republic • french revolution • king louis xvi • tennis court oath • estates-general
The National Constituent Assembly was established in 1789 and lasted two years, helping to establish the foundations of the French Revolution.
french republic • french revolution • king louis xvi • tennis court oath • estates-general
Network Communications History
The revolutionary ideas that spawned American Independence actually traveled on a kind of "Information SuperHorseway" that was called The Committee of Correspondence.
samuel adams • committee of correspondence • network communications history • revolutionary ideas • american independance
The revolutionary ideas that spawned American Independence actually traveled on a kind of "Information SuperHorseway" that was called The Committee of Correspondence.
samuel adams • committee of correspondence • network communications history • revolutionary ideas • american independance
Ohio Company; Proclamation of 1763
King George's arbitrary American line encouraged revolution for many who fought hard in the French and Indian war to secure a 500,000 acre land grant from King George II.
ohio company • proclamation of 1763 • french and indian war • indian territory • causes of the american revolution
King George's arbitrary American line encouraged revolution for many who fought hard in the French and Indian war to secure a 500,000 acre land grant from King George II.
ohio company • proclamation of 1763 • french and indian war • indian territory • causes of the american revolution
Origin Causes American Revolution
America had many "Founding Fathers". Yet, each one was inspired by a revolution with origins in social, political, economic and religious ideas and values.
origin of the american revolution • economic causes american revolution • religious causes american revolution • political causes american revolution • social causes american revolution
America had many "Founding Fathers". Yet, each one was inspired by a revolution with origins in social, political, economic and religious ideas and values.
origin of the american revolution • economic causes american revolution • religious causes american revolution • political causes american revolution • social causes american revolution
Parasite Causes Rats to Commit Suicide
Parasite removes rat's fear of cats.
toxoplasma • gondii • cat • rat • rodent
Parasite removes rat's fear of cats.
toxoplasma • gondii • cat • rat • rodent
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