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His works had a direct influence on the rise in popular occultism and some forms of Neopaganism in the 20th century. In addition to the Britons, some notable non-British entrants were listed, including two Irish nationals, the philanthropic musicians Bono and Bob Geldof. Of the top 20 entries 16 were people of English origin.
Jazz blossomed, the flapper redefined the modern look for British and American women, [11] [12] and Art Deco peaked. [13] The social and cultural features known as the Roaring Twenties began in leading metropolitan centers and spread widely in the aftermath of World War I.
Sir Robert Peel (1788–1850), British prime minister; Henry Pelham (1694–1754) Gilbert de Clare, 1st Earl of Pembroke (c. 1100 – 1148) William Marshal, 1st Earl of Pembroke (1146/1147–1219) Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke (1130–1176) Spencer Perceval (1762–1812), British prime minister; William Pitt (the Elder), 1st Earl of ...
3/5 Laura Knight and Artemisia Gentileschi feature among a vast array of little-known female artists in this expansive survey at Tate Britain, but some of the work on display only underlines the ...
Muslim feminist, professor of politics and women's studies, member of the British House of Lords [120] 1940–1999: Leila Ahmed: Egypt: 1940 – Writer on Islamic feminism [121] 1940–1999: Sara Ahmed: United Kingdom: 1969 – British-Australian academic working at the intersection of feminist theory, queer theory, critical race theory and ...
Some of the most incredible inventors, writers, politicians, & activists have been women. From Ida B. Wells to Sally Ride, here are women who changed the world. 22 Famous Women in History You Need ...
The culture of the United Kingdom is influenced by its combined nations' history; its historically Christian religious life, its interaction with the cultures of Europe, the individual cultures of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, and the impact of the British Empire. The culture of the United Kingdom may also colloquially be ...
Women's history is much more than chronicling a string of "firsts." Female pioneers have long fought for equal rights and demanded to be treated equally as they chartered new territory in fields ...