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The History of Scottish Independence: A Guide

Khora

Oct 8, 2021
4 min

The History of Scottish Independence: A Guide

How did Scotland become part of the UK, and what's the lasting impact? Korah looks at the origins of the Scottish Independence movement.

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Zac Francis

Apr 19, 2021
5 min

Britain and Apartheid

The UK and South Africa have a long history from colonisation to modernisation. So, what is apartheid and what were the responses to it?

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Anna Hilbert

Mar 18, 2021
3 min

What is the Commonwealth?

What actually is the Commonwealth, and how did it come to be? Anna looks at its beginnings in the British Empire and its relevance today.

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Xanthe Saunders Martin

Feb 25, 2021
5 min

The History of Tea in Britain

Despite its stereotypes with British culture, it took centuries for tea to arrive in the West. So what is its history? Why was it important?

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Immigration to the UK in the 20th Century

Laura Gilbert

Feb 3, 2021
4 min

Immigration to the UK in the 20th Century

Immigration is not new to the UK, but why have we seen such a surge in numbers in the 20th century? Laura breaks it down in this guide.

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Zac Francis

Jan 20, 2021
4 min

Britain's Opium Wars with China

What caused the Opium Wars? And why is this period referred to as the humiliation of China? Zac takes us through.

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Anna Hilbert

Jan 4, 2021
4 min

Guide: Indian Independence & Partition

How did India gain independence from British rule? And why was the country partitioned? Anna gives an overview.

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Why is Ireland split into two countries?

Anna Hilbert

Dec 8, 2020
2 min

Why is Ireland split into two countries?

Wondering what made Ireland split in two? Anna sums it up in this cheat sheet.

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Anna Hilbert

Nov 26, 2020
4 min

Guide: Britain & The Potato Famine

Why was the impact of the Irish potato famine so devastating? And what could Britain have done to prevent it? Anna tells all.

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Molly Ward

Nov 18, 2020
4 min

The British Empire, Explained

Molly breaks down the British Empire with a simple timeline documenting its expansion and its demise.

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Laura Gilbert

Nov 6, 2020
4 min

Why Do So Many People Speak English?

English is the third most spoken language in the world. But how did we get here? Laura explains all.

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Guide: Britain and the Israel-Palestine Conflict

Anna Hilbert

Oct 30, 2020
5 min

Guide: Britain and the Israel-Palestine Conflict

The Israel-Palestine conflict is a complex issue, and one which Britain has a lot to answer for. Anna gives us the full history.

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Anna Hilbert

Oct 21, 2020
4 min

British Colonialism

We've all heard about the British Empire, but few of us know what the process of building it actually entailed. So, Anna breaks it down.

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Grace Hardy

Oct 9, 2020
4 min

Britain and the Slave Trade

How much do you know about Britain's history of slavery? Grace takes us back to school to fill in the gaps.

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Historical Revisionism and the School Curriculum

Matylda Rentflejsz

Sep 28, 2020
6 min

Historical Revisionism and the School Curriculum

Should students be given the full picture when learning about their country's history? Matylda breaks down this evolving debate.

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Kieran Williams

Sep 15, 2020
4 min

Historical Revisionism

What is historical revisionism and why is it so controversial? Kieran explains its necessity and its dangers.

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