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The Stuff of Dreams and Exploitation: From Lapis Lazuli to Louis Vuitton
In which we trace the history of luxury.
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Cymbeline: Shakespeare and the Search for National Identity
A diversion in which we examine Shakespeare’s Cymbeline and its commentary on the conception of British nationhood.
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The Norman Paradox, Continued: Sicily and the Problem of Italian Nationhood
A short diversion into the (non)-impact of Norman Sicily on Italian nationhood.
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A History of British Architecture: Norman Britain: 1066 to 1150 AD
A meander through the history of British Architecture by era. Part 4 The Normans.
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A History of British Architecture: Anglo-Saxon and Early Christian Britain c. 410 to 1066 AD
A meander through the history of British Architecture by era. Part 3 The “No So” Dark Ages.
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The Stuff of Dreams and Exploitation: Walter Benjamin at the Border
In which we set out a potted portrait of Walter Benjamin and his ideas.
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The Atmosphere Keeps Score
Do you get wound up by those who would reject the imperative for us to transition to a clean energy world? Who see the short term costs and sacrifices as more damaging than the long term catastrophic impacts? Here’s some arguments to help.

