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Inside the Cold War mind

Martin Sixsmith explores the competing national psyches of Russia and America, and a world divided between their irreconcilable visions of human nature.

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Paris Morgue and a public spectacle of death

Known as the “only free theatre in Paris”, La Morgue was a popular place for the public to view cadavers on display.

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Communities of cross-feeders

A desire to help leads some women to “cross-feed” – breastfeed other parents’ babies for free. Alev Scott delves into the emotions behind this altruistic act.

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Life before assistive technology

When an inherited condition caused Alex Lee’s vision to deteriorate, he began to discover the technologies that would help him navigate the world around him. Here he describes how his life began to change.

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  • Russia / Thomas Holloway.
  • Paul I, Czar of Russia
  • Catherine II, Czarine of Russia, 1729-1796.
  • Portrait of Peter III, Czar of Russia
  • Map of Russia lent by Dr. Schuster.
  • World War One: Russia: a reindeer team. Photograph, 1914/1918.
  • Catherine II, Empress of Russia. Photograph after W. Dickinson.
  • Portrait of Catherine II, Czarine of Russia, 1729-1796.
  • Crimean War: carrying the wounded to Balaklava, Russia. Wood engraving.
  • Autograph letter from Marie, Dowager Empress of Russia to Edward Jenner.
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