A-Level Geography

Disasters

The Mount Pelée Eruption

Mount Pelée dominates the northern end of the Caribbean island of Martinique, rising to 1,397 metres above sea level. It…

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Biographies

Jane Goodall

Jane Goodall did not set out to challenge the foundations of modern science. She did not arrive in Africa armed…

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History

The History of Gardening

For as long as humans have cultivated the earth, gardening has been a mirror of civilisation itself. From its roots…

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History

The History of Public Transport

For centuries, public transport has served as a vital artery of urban life, shaping the physical, social, and economic landscapes…

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Disasters

The Great Lisbon Earthquake

On the morning of Saturday, 1 November 1755, All Saints’ Day, the city of Lisbon, Portugal, was struck by one of the…

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Disasters

The Andrea Doria Disaster

The SS Andrea Doria was the pride of the Italian Line. This luxurious transatlantic liner combined elegance, modern design, and…

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History

The History of Renewable Energy

The history of renewable energy dates back to the earliest days of human civilisation, even though the concept of “renewable…

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History

The History of Bottled Water

The history of bottled water is a tale that spans centuries, evolving from luxury goods sold for medicinal purposes to…

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Disasters

The 2020 Beirut Explosion

On 4 August 2020, an ordinary summer afternoon in Beirut turned into a scene of devastation. At 6:08 PM local…

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Disasters

The Sinking of the Prestige

On a stormy November day in 2002, the Greek-owned oil tanker MV Prestige began to break apart off the coast…

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