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16th December 1631: Vesuvius erupts again
by Prof Paul Davies Everyone knows the story of Mount Vesuvius and its destruction of Pompeii (79 CE), which remained hidden from the world until its rediscovery in the eighteenth century. Far less familiar is the volcano’s later eruption of … Continue reading
13th December 1914: Bad apples and a mishap in the kitchen
by Dr Ruth Salter [1] The second entry taken from my great-grandfather, Arthur John Pidgeon’s W/T Signal Log (see the first entry).
13th December 1977: In mourning and in rage – Supporting victims of rape, murder, and vulnerable women in Los Angeles
by Donna Yamani
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year…”
by Beth Rebisz As Autumn term slowly draws to a close, we thought it would be a great opportunity to take a look back at some of the highlights of this term. From public lectures to news appearances, from book … Continue reading
7th December 1941: a date which will live in infamy
by Dafydd Townley It is not an overstatement to say that the events of December 7th, 1941, changed not just the world of the time, but also shaped the world in which we live today. The attack by Imperial Japanese … Continue reading
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