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Episode 105: Civil Disobedience with Noëlle McAfee | Overthink podcast

Do political subjects have a default obligation to obey the law? In episode 105 of Overthink, Ellie and David discuss civil disobedience in the present context of university activism for divestment from genocide in Gaza. They chart the genealogy of … Continue reading

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Where did modern architecture come from? It all began with this building in the summer of 1927…

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From African Slave to Russian Nobleman

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English Makes No Sense: Units of Measurement

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Why do Aisle, Isle, and Island all have Silent S?

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Why The US South Is Insanely Religious

Why The US South Is Insanely Religious […]

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“As long as light shines” by Lemn Sissay

  The poem “As long as light shines” is an original poem written by Lemn Sissay commissioned by the BBC. To watch D-Day 80 – Tribute to the Fallen in full, go to BBC iplayer. #DDay80 […]

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Why does the word “Gift” mean “poison” in German?

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The greatest wonder of Paris isn’t the Notre-Dame or the Eiffel Tower — it’s this small chapel.

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New Zealand’s Unknown Genius

The book Bright Star by Cristine Cole Catley was instrumental in the research for this video. Subscribe to my channel to see more videos like this: https://www.youtube.com/user/tibees Support me with a monthly donation on Patreon and receive a gift from … Continue reading

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