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Black History Month: Necessary and enlightening

October 1st marked the beginning of the UK’s annual month dedicated to recognising the societal contributions and achievements of black individuals and those of African or Caribbean origin. This time of year serves to reignite the conversation of untold British history. Together, we commemorate the feats and extraordinary achievements of the British society of black […]

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Lessons from history? Predicting Game of Thrones

George R.R. Martin has admitted to drawing from British history while writing the book series ‘A Song of Ice and Fire’. This inspiration is evident when examining the plot and characters of Game of Thrones. Large portions of the history of Westeros have been inspired by real British historical events. The war between the Lannisters […]