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Banqueting Hall

History

John Robson explains how Canadians fanatical moderation is another part of our British heritage.

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Edward the Relevant

Constitution, History

John Robson explains why Edgar Atheling matters to you.

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Barbarism

History

John Robson asks whether mediaeval or modern architecture is barbaric.

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It’s not over

History

John Robson says historys still happening and invites you to join in.

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Nelson the Man

History

John Robson reminds us that marble statues of heroes are of flesh-and-blood humans.

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Scotland the Modern

History

John Robson explains how the Scottish Enlightenment shaped Canada… and the world.

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Burned Again

History, Parliament

John Robson explains how having our Parliament burn to the ground just imitated British practice.

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Inn Court

Constitution, History, Parliament

John Robson describes how our free legal institutions evolved over centuries.

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Model Parliament

History, Parliament

John Robson explains how the British Parliament at Westminster is a model, not just a model.

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Edinbucks

History

John Robson takes a trip back into history… and finds latte.

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