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“David Olusoga Explores Enchanting Home Histories in UK’s Captivating New Series”
What accounts for the success of certain television programs that not only attract viewers but also resonate deeply with them? The reality is that many shows fail to achieve this connection. Having worked in television since my late twenties and participated in several initial series that ultimately did not continue, I am acutely aware of…
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“Manchester Honors Abolitionist Frederick Douglass, Celebrating His Lasting Impact”
Frederick Douglass, a pivotal figure in American history, was renowned as an author, speaker, and statesman, having been born into slavery. Notably, a significant portion of Douglass’s influential life unfolded in Britain. This month commemorates the 180th anniversary of a series of lectures he delivered in Manchester, where he spoke at various locations throughout the…
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David Olusoga: Insights from the Salem Witch Trials Illuminate Why Faithful Individuals Often Misidentify Genuine Betrayers
Historical context may shed light on why participants in the popular BBC series “Celebrity Traitors” struggle to identify the show’s adversaries, according to David Olusoga, a historian and broadcaster who is part of the cast. He noted that the contestants exhibited an unusually poor performance in the game. During a panel discussion at the Hay…