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A Visit to Crete, Ancient and New

<p>We will learn about the history of Crete: a myth about king Minos, hero Perseus and monster Minotaur. We will see the Palace of Knossos and learn about its excavation by Sir Arthur Evans. In

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Disco Revolution @45rpm

<p>Disco music was long considered the poor cousin of rock and roll. However, disco’s roots are steeped in counterculture 1960s New York. Early underground clubs were the haunts of blacks, latinos and

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Bolivia at a Glance

<p>Nicknamed 'the Tibet of the Americas', Bolivia is a country of contrasts and well known for being the highest and most isolated nation of South America. The country boasts a rich cultural and

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Bolivia at a Glance

<p>Nicknamed 'the Tibet of the Americas', Bolivia is a country of contrasts and well known for being the highest and most isolated nation of South America. The country boasts a rich cultural and

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Let's Kill All The Lawyers - Shakespeare On Justice

<p>From the quality of mercy to the law’s delay, this fun, informative and interactive presentation explores Shakespeare’s depiction of justice. Is the threat to ‘kill all the lawyers’ horror or

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Madeleine Albright - The diplomatic & political power of jewellery

<p>Madeleine Albright was the first female Secretary of State in 1997 - the highest ranking woman in the history of the U.S. government. While serving under President Bill Clinton, first as U.S.

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Robinson Crusoe Island - Myths & Reality

<p>Formerly called 'Más a Tierra', Robinson Crusoe Island is part of the Juan Fernández Archipelago which is part of Chilean territory. Historically the island gained notoriety after the legendary

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Robinson Crusoe Island - Myths & Reality

<p>Formerly called 'Más a Tierra', Robinson Crusoe Island is part of the Juan Fernández Archipelago which is part of Chilean territory. Historically the island gained notoriety after the legendary

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Cairo and the Pyramids

<p>The most famous Egyptian pyramids are those found at Giza, on the outskirts of Cairo. Several of the Giza pyramids are counted among the largest structures ever built. We visit Giza, and then

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A Voyage to the Spice Islands

<p>Follow the first Portuguese voyage to the Spice Islands of Eastern Indonesia in 1512 and a voyage by modern adventurers five hundred years later in 2012. Learn about these island of Eastern

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Large Egos, Deadly Rivals

<p>In Australia, PM Menzies and opposition leader Evatt loathed each other as did English political colleagues Margaret Thatcher and Michael Heseltine. Discover how their large egos contributed to

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Q&A with WEA - Spotlight on the US Election

<p>We take a panel approach to unpacking the US election. Listen to the panellists Judy King and Sonya Thompson as they debate moderated by Sandy Killick. Ask questions and participate in the

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