Stories
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Bubbles of history
Since the 1960s, scientists have been able to study the air from past centuries by analysing particles in Arctic ice samples. But as the polar ice melts, the future of this research is changing.
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A brief history of ventilation
As ventilators continue to play an important part in helping very ill coronavirus patients, medical historian Dr Lindsey Fitzharris traces their development from the first attempts at mouth-to-mouth resuscitation through centuries of medical crises.
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History of condoms from animal to rubber
Come on a journey from the first recorded condoms in the 16th century to the modern female condoms in the 1990s – and everything in between.
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WhatsApp aunties and the spread of fake news
The advantages of WhatApp chat groups – especially as a cost-free way of keeping in touch with family around the world – make them fertile ground for the spread of bogus medical advice. Writer Rianna Walcott explores how to encourage ‘aunties’ in the community to question the truth of unattributed health hoaxes.
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A history of the churches in Australasia / Ian Breward.
Breward, Ian, 1934-Date: 2001- Books
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The history of religion: particularly of the principal denominations of Christians, viz. Of the Church of Rome, --- England, --- Scotland, - Nonjurors, - Lutherans, - Presbyterians, Of the Independents, - Baptists in general, - Quakers, -- Antinomians, - Moravians, - Methodists in general. Containing a succinct and genuine account of their original and present constitution, discipline, doctrines, worship, and ceremonies: With a general Account of the various Sectaries of less Note, since the first Establishment of Christianity. Including a general History of the Reformation, and so much of Civil and Ecclesiastical History as is connected with, or necessary to explain and illustrate the Work. To which is added, A Dictionary of the principal Religious Orders, Offices, Days, Rites, Customs, Habits, and Characters; the most important Transactions of Ecclesiastical Councils, Synods, &c. explaining all such ambiguous Words and Phrases as have a proper Connexion with the Subjects of this History. By an impartial hand.
Murray, James, 1732-1782.Date: MDCCLXIV. [1764]- E-journals
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Journal of African history
Date: 1960-- E-journals
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Contemporary European history
Date: c1992-- E-journals
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Rural history : economy, society, culture.
Date: c1990-