The bloody business of manly pursuits

Article Abstract:

An analysis of the difficulties faced by historians investigating the history of homosexuality in the UK in the decade after the First World War. The case of an American academic who was attacked in London in August 1929 and the subsequent arrest and trial of his attacker is used to demonstrate how individual cases can provide historians with valuable insights.

Gays, History, Homosexuality

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A city choked by its own history

Article Abstract:

Liverpool University is to launch its new Cancer Research Centre. Liverpool has a lung cancer rate twice the national average and the centre aims to help tackle the problem locally. The centre will also help coordinate an Europe-wide research project that will attempt to identify genetic markers that could help in the early detection of lung cancer.

Facilities & equipment, Health aspects, Buildings and facilities, Lung cancer, Liverpool, England, University of Liverpool

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My fee? A role in the film please

Article Abstract:

An analysis of the role academics have been playing in the preparation of films such as "Troy" and Oliver Stone's "Alexander". Addressed are issues such as how the consultants managed to secure their positions on the films and the inevitable compromises they have to put up with in regard to historical reality and the demands of film narrative.

Analysis, Historical films, Historical movies

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