Stories
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Dealing with the dead after a nuclear attack
Cold War-era predictions of death on a vast scale became routine. But the British authorities were less prepared to dispose of the bodies.
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The big freeze
In recent years we’ve come to realise that global heating is our biggest threat. But it’s hard to shake off the fear of a return to ice-age conditions, the predominant narrative since the late 17th century.
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The Martians are coming
For over a hundred years, antagonistic alien invaders have been a popular focus for the imagined end of the world. But the destructive consequences of human behaviour is far more frightening.
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Booze and bad behaviour
Our love of alcohol is like a party that’s lasted nine centuries. But there are signs that the demon drink is losing its appeal.
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Britons strike home,
Date: 1785?]- Books
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Britons behold presented to your view, ...
Date: [1749]- Books
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Britons are happy if they will think so.
Date: 1792]- Books
Britons view America : travel commentary, 1860-1935 / Richard L. Rapson.
Rapson, Richard L.Date: [1971], ©1971- Books
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Britons awake, and look about you; or, ruin the inevitable consequence of a land-war, whether successful, or not. Humbly recommended to the serious Consideration of All True Britons. By a lover of his country.
Lover of his country.Date: MDCCXLIII. [1743]