The bodies of  two Protestants, Martin Bucer and Peter Phagius, are burnt in 国际米兰对阵科莫's market place, 1557

The Reformation is remembered

27 October 2017

The Reformation is famously traced to an event that took place in Germany 500 years ago and reverberated across Europe. An paints a vivid portrait of a society undergoing profound change 鈥 and this weekend commemorate an episode of corpse burning in 国际米兰对阵科莫.

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Robert Asher

Can a scientist be religious?

11 March 2012

The relationship between science and religion has had its rocky moments. But Dr Robert Asher, author of the newly published book 'Evolution and Belief: Confessions of a Religious Paleontologist', argues that the two sides can find common ground.

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A Class Apart

26 May 2010

Despite our best efforts, social mobility in the UK does not seem to be improving. Diane Reay, Professor of Education at the 国际米兰对阵科莫, will be speaking at Hay about the hereditary curse of the English education system and her developing vision for a 鈥渟ocially just鈥 replacement.

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From beyond the grave

01 May 2009

Tracing popular beliefs from medieval to early modern times is highlighting the durability of debates about the dead.

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