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CSI at Festival of the Spoken Nerd: I Chart the Bl
The british library science team in collaboration with festival of the spoken nerd put on a highly entertaining event last monday night entitled I chart the british library.
The british library science team in collaboration with festival of the spoken nerd put on a highly entertaining event last monday night entitled I chart the british library.
Discovering Collections, Discovering Communities
Our other main contribution to the conference was a workshop showcasing some of the BL’s digital initiatives.
Our other main contribution to the conference was a workshop showcasing some of the BL’s digital initiatives.
The Anthropocene and the Near Future: Crash Course Big History #9
— In which John Green, Hank Green, and Emily Graslie teach you about the Anthropocene, an unofficial geological era that covers the last century or so, in which humanity has made massive progress. We’ve discovered the Higgs-Boson particle, and awesome electric cars, and amazing smartphones. — — Transcript Provided by YouTube: 00:00 Hi, I’m…
A Mughal Princess’s Autobiography
One of the most rewarding aspects of sourcing material to include in the exhibition mughal india was the realisation that the british library collections included so many unique historical texts.
One of the most rewarding aspects of sourcing material to include in the exhibition mughal india was the realisation that the british library collections included so many unique historical texts.
The Role of UK University Business Schools in Driving Innovation
I’m Sally Halper, Social Sciences Content Development Manager, and my role includes developing the British Library’s content about business and management theory.
I’m Sally Halper, Social Sciences Content Development Manager, and my role includes developing the British Library’s content about business and management theory.
Outtakes #5: Crash Course Psychology
— Our final Crash Course Psychology Outtakes before we start our new series. Until then, enjoy Hank being Hank. — — Transcript Provided by YouTube: 00:00 And then there’s denial, which ain’t just a river in Africa. 00:07 Did we really just do that? 00:18 Ooaaooaah. 00:21 And by most counts— 00:25 You’ve probably…
Sport and Peace
The concept of a truce brokered by sport is something which is resonating more and more with modern commentators.
The concept of a truce brokered by sport is something which is resonating more and more with modern commentators.
Mister Shakespeare, Mister Doyle, and Me
I’m sitting on a tokyo-bound 747, flying through the night in good company.
I’m sitting on a tokyo-bound 747, flying through the night in good company.
Charles V and the Holy Roman Empire: Crash Course World History #219
— In which John Green teaches you about the Holy Roman Empire by teaching you about Charles V. Charles Hapsburg was the holy Roman Emperor, but he was also the King of Spain. — — Transcript Provided by YouTube: 00:00 Hi, I’m John Green, this is Crash Course World History, and today we’re going…
Long Live Freedom!
At the moment I am devoting much of my time in the preparation of an exhibition scheduled for may 2010 in the gallery of the folio society of the british library on the independence of latin american countries.
At the moment I am devoting much of my time in the preparation of an exhibition scheduled for may 2010 in the gallery of the folio society of the british library on the independence of latin american countries.
Medicare vs. the Charter
The case builds on a controversial 2005 ruling by the Supreme Court of Canada, Chaoulli v. Quebec, which overturned a ban on private health insurance for medically necessary care.
The case builds on a controversial 2005 ruling by the Supreme Court of Canada, Chaoulli v. Quebec, which overturned a ban on private health insurance for medically necessary care.
Vlad the Impaler: The Real Life Dracula
— — Transcript Provided by YouTube: 00:00 To some he was the very embodiment of evil – the psychopathic incarnation of the Devil 00:05 himself. 00:06 To others, he was a god-fearing defender of the faith, courageously standing up to the 00:10 feared Ottoman Empire. 00:12 In his time, he was known as Vlad…
Guess the Journal!
There are some odd gaps and declines in article volume for some journals around 2005. This isn’t due to actual publication trends, so we are working on why the data isn’t accurate – huge thanks to the metadata services team (Especially corine deliot) For their hard work.
There are some odd gaps and declines in article volume for some journals around 2005. This isn’t due to actual publication trends, so we are working on why the data isn’t accurate – huge thanks to the metadata services team (Especially corine deliot) For their hard work.
Islam and Politics: Crash Course World History 216
— In which John Green teaches you about how Islam has interacted with politics during it’s history, and how it continues to do so today. Islamist movements are in the news a lot lately, but how did that happen. John will point out that Islam has alway been tied to political movements. Mohammed was not…
A Privilege to Be Alive on Fair Isle
It may come as little surprise, but wildlife sound recordists are usually absent from their recordings.
It may come as little surprise, but wildlife sound recordists are usually absent from their recordings.