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Our medieval murder maps reveal the surprising geography of violence in 14th-century English cities

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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · Aug 27

In the 14th century, Sundays were particularly deadly.

In the 14th century, Sundays were particularly deadly.

What was Jane Austen’s best novel? These experts think they know

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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · Aug 27

Six leading Austen experts have made their case for her ultimate novel, but the winner is down to you.

Six leading Austen experts have made their case for her ultimate novel, but the winner is down to you.

New finds shed light on Canopus – the ancient Egyptian port city lost to the sea

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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · Aug 27

Statues continue to emerge, offering clues as to the physical appearance of the ancient city.

Statues continue to emerge, offering clues as to the physical appearance of the ancient city.

What was Jane Austen’s best novel? These experts think they know

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Anna Lou Walker @annalouwalker.bsky.social · Aug 27

The final Jane Austen Fight Club is upon us 🥊 This time we're debating Austen's best novel. Does Northanger Abbey's gothic satire have you in stitches? Or does Persuasion's rumination on regret have your vote? Read our expert opinions, then let us know yours: theconversation.com/what-was-jan...

Six leading Austen experts have made their case for her ultimate novel, but the winner is down to you.

Who was Jane Austen’s best heroine? These experts think they know

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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · Aug 20

We’re pitting her much-loved heroines against each other in a battle of wit, charm and sass

We’re pitting her much-loved heroines against each other in a battle of wit, charm and sass

Who was Jane Austen’s best heroine? These experts think they know

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@DramaMen @dramamen.bsky.social · Aug 20

The first rule of #JaneAusten #FightClub is.... They are all winners! But pick my entry on Elinor Dashwood, please!

Anna Lou Walker @annalouwalker.bsky.social · Aug 20

The second instalment of Jane Austen Fight Club is now published 🥊 Does sharp-tongued Lizzie Bennet make you laugh? Are you cheering on the mistreated Fanny Price? Or does long-suffering Anne Elliot get your vote? Let us know your fave Austen heroine here: theconversation.com/who-was-jane...

We’re pitting her much-loved heroines against each other in a battle of wit, charm and sass

Who was Jane Austen’s best heroine? These experts think they know

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Anna Lou Walker @annalouwalker.bsky.social · Aug 20

The second instalment of Jane Austen Fight Club is now published 🥊 Does sharp-tongued Lizzie Bennet make you laugh? Are you cheering on the mistreated Fanny Price? Or does long-suffering Anne Elliot get your vote? Let us know your fave Austen heroine here: theconversation.com/who-was-jane...

We’re pitting her much-loved heroines against each other in a battle of wit, charm and sass

Jane Austen fight club: experts go head-to-head arguing for her best leading man

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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · Aug 14

Do you like Jane Austen? Do you like period dramas? Do you like scenes of men in wet shirts clambering out of lakes? If yes to any of the above, pls vote in our first instalment of Jane Austen Fight Club. Who is her best leading man?

The winner is down to you!

The ten best songs under one minute long

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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · Aug 15

Each of these songs is a masterpiece in brevity.

Each of these songs is a masterpiece in brevity.

In Jane Austen’s Persuasion, respite is a key ingredient for romance

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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · Aug 18

Jane Austen’s novels work a romantic alchemy, and travel is their catalyst.

Jane Austen’s novels work a romantic alchemy, and travel is their catalyst.

Jane Austen fight club: experts go head-to-head arguing for her best leading man

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Anna Lou Walker @annalouwalker.bsky.social · Aug 13

Introducing Jane Austen Fight Club! Over the next few weeks, academic experts will go head to head arguing for Austen's best leading man, heroine and novel. But the winner is up to you. Check out our first instalment and vote for your fave Austen heartthrob here: theconversation.com/jane-austen-...

The winner is down to you!

Freakier Friday: nostalgia-soaked sequel explores grief and blended families

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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · Aug 11

The sequel successfully recaptures the unapologetic girlish silliness that made the first film so beloved.

The sequel successfully recaptures the unapologetic girlish silliness that made the first film so beloved.

Love is Blind returns – but is there truth to the show’s ‘social experiment’? Here’s what the research says

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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · Aug 11

In the security of the Love is Blind pods, people may begin to reveal more intimate information about themselves at a faster rate than normal.

In the security of the Love is Blind pods, people may begin to reveal more intimate information about themselves at a faster rate than normal.

My new history of romanticism shows how enslavement shaped European culture

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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · Jul 28

Romanticism centred on the idealisation of human freedom in all its forms.

Romanticism centred on the idealisation of human freedom in all its forms.

Love IRL: a new Quarter Life series on modern dating from The Conversation

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Anna Lou Walker @annalouwalker.bsky.social · Jul 16

With AI wingmen and algorithmic echo chambers, the dating world is more confusing than ever. That's why our latest Quarter Life series is Love IRL – a toolkit of research-backed articles that will help you to find more meaningful connection, offline and on. theconversation.com/love-irl-a-n...

Whether you’re single, dating, married or somewhere in between, our love lives are increasingly mediated by technology.

Bayeux tapestry set to return to the UK – in medieval times it was like an immersive art installation

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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · Jul 10

Medieval people would have interacted with the embroidered players, giving them voice and enabling them to join the conversation.

Medieval people would have interacted with the embroidered players, giving them voice and enabling them to join the conversation.

The Salt Path scandal: defending a memoir’s ‘emotional truth’ is a high-risk strategy

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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · Jul 11

Winn may have broken the ‘autobiographical pact’ – a ‘contract’ of truth between the author and the reader.

Winn may have broken the ‘autobiographical pact’ – a ‘contract’ of truth between the author and the reader.

Superman wasn’t always so squeaky clean – in early comics he was a radical vigilante

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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · Jul 11

The initial version of Superman was a more flawed character.

The initial version of Superman was a more flawed character.

Virgin by Lorde is a layered work of performance art – her smartest references explained

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Anna Lou Walker @annalouwalker.bsky.social · Jul 3

Loved working on this analysis of the art history influences on Lorde's new album, Virgin. Written by Dr Lillian Hingley ‪@hingleytheory.bsky.social‬

The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · Jul 3

Th album explores the idea of being made, or even remade, through experience.

Th album explores the idea of being made, or even remade, through experience.

Youth, Masculinity and the Political Divide - Cumberland Lodge

Anna Lou Walker @annalouwalker.bsky.social · Jul 1

Coming up this week! This looks set to be a fascinating discussion. Grab tickets if you’ll be in Newcastle 🖤🤍

Avery Anapol @averyanapol.bsky.social · Jun 18

The issues raised in #Adolescence are only part of the picture. What’s really going on with boys, girls, masculinity and politics? Join @uk.theconversation.com and @cumberlandlodge.bsky.social at @newcastleuni.bsky.social to discuss.

www.cumberlandlodge.ac.uk/event/youth-...

Join The Conversation UK and Cumberland Lodge's Youth & Democracy project for a discussion on how young people are navigating these issues.

www.cumberlandlodge.ac.uk

Nineteen Eighty-Four might have been inspired by George Orwell’s fear of drowning

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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · Jun 18

Nineteen Eighty-Four filled with references to sinking ships, drowning people and the dread of oceanic engulfment

Nineteen Eighty-Four filled with references to sinking ships, drowning people and the dread of oceanic engulfment

Brian Wilson’s visionary songwriting held unmatched emotional power. And in person he never disappointed

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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · Jun 13

I gave him Scottish smoked salmon as a gift. He ripped the packet open and devoured it on the spot.

I gave him Scottish smoked salmon as a gift. He ripped the packet open and devoured it on the spot.

Batman Begins turns 20: Nolan’s trilogy challenged power, but still sided with the system

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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · Jun 16

The Dark Knight trilogy explores the discomforting idea that institutions may be flawed but necessary – and that stability sometimes requires myth, not truth.

The Dark Knight trilogy explores the discomforting idea that institutions may be flawed but necessary – and that stability sometimes requires myth, not truth.

Brian Wilson’s visionary songwriting held unmatched emotional power. And in person he never disappointed

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Anna Lou Walker @annalouwalker.bsky.social · Jun 13

Like many, I read the news of Brian Wilson passing with a heavy heart. So I was glad to work on this story by David Scott of @uniwestscotland.bsky.social, who met Wilson many times. It includes a smoked salmon incident that is perfectly, absurdly Brian 💙 theconversation.com/brian-wilson...

I gave him Scottish smoked salmon as a gift. He ripped the packet open and devoured it on the spot.