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It was once believed that swallows spent their winters on the Moon, or asleep on river beds. 

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What historical topic have I changed my mind on? The ‘greatness’ of Britain. 

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After decades of turmoil, in 1181 Jayavarman VII restored order to the Angkor Empire by embracing Buddhism and introducing an unprecedented public healthcare programme.

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Attempts by the US and French governments to buy favourable coverage in British newspapers proved a costly failure.

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Myanmar’s colonial legacy includes racial hierarchies and authoritarian government. In the new nation state, not everyone is welcome.

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  • How have ordinary people responded in times of crisis?
  • Working Women
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