Hitler and the July Plot
In the shadow of World War II, a significant event known as the July Plot marked a bold but ultimately unsuccessful attempt to alter the course of history. This event, also referred to as the 20 July …
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His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I
Emperor Haile Selassie ruled Ethiopia between 1930 and 1974. He steered his country into mainstream post-World War II African politics through his modernisation efforts. Ethiopia was admitted to the …
The life and legacy of Louise Bennett: A Jamaican poet whose words still resonate
Louise Bennett was a Jamaican author, poet, and playwright who used her words to promote the culture and history of her home country. She was fondly known by many as Miss Lou. Her poetry and writing …
Fraud awareness guide 2022
According to UK Finance’s Fraud the Facts report, fraud losses in the UK in 2021 reached a staggering £1.31 billion.
Fraud has been a growing problem for some time. Still, it was exacerbated …
Make passive income renting your home as a film location
British startup and pioneering location rental platform, Scouty, is transforming how content creators and filmmakers secure shoot locations. By demystifying the industry and opening it to the public, …
History of Comoros: From colonisation to independence
Comoros, officially known as the Union of the Comoros, is an archipelago island nation in the Indian Ocean. Its history is rich and diverse, shaped by various civilisations and colonial powers. We …
History of Malawi: From democratic transformation to political challenges
Malawi, a landlocked country in southeastern Africa, has undergone significant political and social changes since its transition to democracy in 1994. From the promulgation of a new constitution to …
History of Malawi: From ancient civilisations to colonial rule
Malawi, a landlocked country in southeastern Africa, has a rich and complex history that spans thousands of years. From its early beginnings as a home to ancient civilisations to its struggle for …
The Windrush passenger’s underground accommodations
When Caribbean migrants disembarked from the SS Empire Windrush on 22 June 1948, many of them had nowhere to live. Due to the shortage of housing in London following World War Two, temporary housing …
Ten reasons why you should visit Dubai
If you haven’t visited Dubai yet, you’re missing out on one of the most diverse and extravagant cities in the world. Situated along the coast of the Persian Gulf in the United Arab Emirates, Dubai …
Francisco Franco: Spain’s controversial dictator
Francisco Franco Bahamonde (1892–1975) was a Spanish military leader and dictator who ruled Spain from 1939 until he died in 1975. Born in El Ferrol, Galicia, into a naval family, Franco’s …
Research shows Britons would rather be unemployed than unhappy in their jobs
A new report from recruitment specialist Randstad reveals that British workers put their wellbeing above work. According to the Randstad work monitor report, 35% of people would rather be unemployed …