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Fight Club…
Welcome to our first proper go at an online history debate between Little Heath School and Sir Henry Floyd. Our very own fight club, featuring me as Brad Pitt and Mrs Jones as Helen Bonham Carter. Massive thanks to Mr Podesta … Continue reading
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An experiment
http://prezi.com/r7ej50rqocyi/the-lateral-reforms-of-alexander-ii/
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Reflections of a Soviet childhood – 1991 revisited
A really lovely article here that describes Nataliya Vasilyeva’s (shown left) memories of being a small child as Communism ended in Russia in 1991. The point here is that in the vastness of Russian History we should never forget that individuals … Continue reading
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Stolypin – The Tragic Fate of Russian Reformers ?
Whilst we are presently traveling through the Tsarist countryside in our lessons, you will be aware of the name Pyotr Stolypin from last summer’s overview work. The 18th September marks the centenary of his assassination. He is a contradictory figure, … Continue reading
If you like listening to your history
And you have an mp3 / ipod type thingie, then you might be interested in this. Actually, there are also many other types of history audiobook on audible. If you have 30 hours to spare I recommend Jenkins’ biography of … Continue reading
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The Art of Russia- Smashing the Mould
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00phtcz/The_Art_of_Russia_Smashing_the_Mould/ A very interesting documentary about the relationship between the Communist leadership and art, with analysis of posters and paintings. A fascinating look into how art was influenced and used by the leaders to promote even very basic messages, for example … Continue reading
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