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New Generation Thinkers: Sculpture and Seduction in the 18th Century
10/10Danielle Thom explores the links between bawdy prints and classical sculpture.
New Generation Thinkers: Jews in Occupied France - Co-existence with the Enemy?
9/10Daniel Lee revisits Vichy France to uncover a different history of Jewish life there.
New Generation Thinkers: Beer and the British Empire
8/10Sam Goodman explores the way beer was used as both beverage and medicine in colonial India
New Generation Thinkers: Inside a Pirate's Cookbook - A Culinary Journey through the 17th Century
7/10Joe Moshenska explores the travels of astrologer, diplomat and gourmet Sir Kenelm Digby.
New Generation Thinkers: The Medieval Scottish Dream State
6/10Kylie Murray explores visions of Scottishness in The Wallace and The Scotichronicon.
New Generation Thinkers: Kilts, Celts and Clearances in World War One
5/10Peter Mackay explores how WWI soldiers in kilted regiments discussed their allegiances.
New Generation Thinkers: Nancy Cunard - The Rebellious Heiress
4/10Sandeep Parmar on the tragic life of Nancy Cunard, scion of the famous shipping family.
New Generation Thinkers: Women on Their Own - Widows in Britain, Now and Then
3/10Nadine Muller on the hidden history of widows in Britain from the 19th century to today.
New Generation Thinkers: The Moor of Florence - A Medici Mystery
1/10Catherine Fletcher on the claims that the first Medici duke of Florence was of mixed race.
