It’s been a very autumnal summer here in the UK — now, it’s time to prepare for the real thing. Rain will become heavier, branches will become lighter, and many-a-dormant-bibliophile will retire their flip-flops for[…]
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SNEAK PEEK—Belle Nash and the Bath Circus
In William Keeling’s series, The Gay Street Chronicles, Belle Nash is a gay hero in Regency Bath. At the end of his last adventure, Belle Nash was banished for four years to the island of Grenada. It is now 1835, and Belle has returned to Bath, glad to be back but pained by the absence of his most recent Caribbean love…
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Mapping out Viking Place-names in East Anglia: Looking for Patterns of Settlement and Migration
What’s in a name? Discover what the Scandinavian-influenced place names of East Anglia can reveal about Viking migration in the region with this blog, in which David Boulton charts out his course from his fascination[…]
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From Ashes to Victory: The British Empire’s Epic Struggle Against Imperial Japan
In the annals of history, there are moments that shine brighter than the rest, illuminating the indomitable spirit of those who faced the darkest of days. This is a testament to the resilience and unity[…]
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Upcoming Autumn Books for Your Rainy Day Reading Nook 🍂
It’s been a very autumnal summer here in the UK — now, it’s time to prepare for the real thing. But as they seasons change, so too do bookshelves. Stockpile for the cool breeze and falling leaves by pre-ordering a pile of shiny new books. (And it’s not like we’re biased or anything, but here are a few that we just can’t wait for!)
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Discover 5 Little-Known Facts about the 381st Bomb Group
Photo above: On August 28, 1982, scores of American veterans and their wives returned to Ridgewell to dedicate a memorial to the 381st Bomb Group. They were led by their former chaplain, James Good Brown,[…]
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The Workplace Error Epidemic (and What We Can Do About It)
Society’s development has accelerated at warp speed over recent decades… but our brains can’t keep up. Surgeon-turned-pilot Niall Downey discusses aviation’s no-shame system for managing inevitable mistakes in the workplace.
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Changing Veterans’ Futures through Digging up the Past: The Inspiring Story of Operation Nightingale
Uncover the story of Operation Nightingale, the first and largest wellbeing initiative for military servicemen and women using archaeology, and discover how excavating an archaeological trench can be the perfect way for armed forces veterans[…]
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From War Zones to Living Rooms: A Historical Journey of Obedience Training
How did obedience training for dogs develop after World War II? What role did military dogs play in shaping obedience training? When did formal obedience trials begin and who were initially allowed to compete? Join[…]
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