The Geordie South: How Northumbrians shaped Appalachia
The Geordie South: How Northumbrians shaped Appalachia
Half a million Northumbrians, the proud people of the English-Scottish border region, settled in the Appalachian mountai... Read more
9 Jun 2023
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A City on a Hill: The exceptional history of a powerful metaphor
A City on a Hill: The exceptional history of a powerful metaphor
It is one of America’s most powerful founding myths – the pilgrims on an errand into the wilderness to create a new mode... Read more
2 Jun 2023
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America's role in Ukraine: a return to the last, best hope?
America's role in Ukraine: a return to the last, best hope?
What does the United States' support for Ukraine in the face of the Russian invasion tell us about the state of America ... Read more
26 May 2023
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Was there a Culture War in nineteenth century America?
Was there a Culture War in nineteenth century America?
The country is deeply polarised. Each party believes the other not just to be wrong on public policy questions but a pro... Read more
19 May 2023
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The Polarisation Episode
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