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Introduction

This section is  dedicated to exploring the world through the eyes of a geographer. Geography is a field that bridges the natural and human worlds, helping us understand how people and societies interact with their environment.

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Jeffry Sachs addressing the EU Parliament Feb 2025

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Florence Nightingale carrying a lamp through the ward at night

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Florence Nightingale (1820-1910), widely known as the "Lady with the Lamp," gained her enduring nickname during the Crimean War. She would walk the dimly lit corridors of field hospitals late at night, carrying a small lamp to provide solace and care to wounded soldiers. While ...
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Montesquieu: Architect of Modern Political Thought

"Montesquieu’s enduring legacy lies in his profound understanding of the balance of power and its role in safeguarding liberty. Through his meticulous analysis in The Spirit of Laws, he introduced the revolutionary concept of separating government functions into independent branches—executive, legislative, and judicial. This framework ...
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Where does money come from?

Steff: I want to learn about economics. How is money created?  Let’s start with the UK. Where does it actually come from? Sophi: The creation of money in the UK is a fascinating process involving both the Bank of England (the UK’s central bank) and ...
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A Brief History of Banking

Explore the evolution of banking from ancient times to the digital age, tracing its origins in temples and palaces, innovations in the Renaissance, and the modern era of online banking and fintech.
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David Ricardo: Shaping the Modern Economy

Learn about David Ricardo, an economic genius, and his influential theories on trade, value, and income distribution.
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