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When William Met Mary
5/15 The 18th-century origins of a famous question about men, women and friendship.
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Webs of Loyalty
4/15 New 18th-century ideas about 'what friends are for'.
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Love Your Enemies
3/15 Dr Thomas Dixon explores Biblical contradictions on friendship.
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A Marriage of Minds
2/15 Dr Thomas Dixon explores the history of friendship over the centuries.
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Gossips and Goodfellows
1/15 Dr Thomas Dixon compares social networks in the 16th century with those of today.