This lecture will explore tradition and Modernism in the 1920s.
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This series explores America’s War of Independence from 1775-1815, really its first Civil War. It pitched Americans against Americans: Patriots vs Loyalists. This examines perspectives from the victors and the vanquished.
What makes gold sacred? Discover how artists in the Americas used this radiant material to create dazzling works of art, blending Indigenous traditions and Christian imagery in the Renaissance and Baroque.
A weekend event in Oxford for those keen to undertake research using original historical documents to begin reading the scripts used in England post 1550. We will cover original sources such as property records, wills, accounts and correspondence.
From ancient Persia to the modern CIA, espionage has shaped history. Explore two millennia of spying, tradecraft, and covert action in this six-part lecture series taught by a former intelligence officer and bestselling author Andrew Badger.
This lecture series evaluates one of the most controversial decisions in 20th century UK politics: the applications to join the EEC.
In a world of endless multitasking, our brains struggle to allocate attention. This event explores the neuroscience of attention and distraction, the impact of digital technology, and how we can use science to reclaim our focus and flow states.
Unravel the Black Hole Information Paradox in just one day. Explore event horizons, Hawking radiation, and the clash of quantum mechanics with relativity. Dive into cutting-edge theories and one of physics’ deepest cosmic mysteries.
Explore rocks and fossils closely to gain information on past environments. Discover the ancient world with this hands-on course, suitable for all (geologists to beginners) as helpful handouts will guide you through a fascinating insight to the past.
From feasting gods to sacred liturgy, discover how wine became a powerful symbol in Renaissance and Baroque art, revealing stories of celebration, excess, faith, and everyday life.
Assessing the disparate, fascinating protagonists of Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey, Pride and Prejudice, and Mansfield Park to explore her wit, satire, and complex treatment of contemporary ideals of femininity.
For thousands of years, humans have been fascinated by witches. Through four stimulating lectures, this hybrid day event examines how witches have been represented over time – from the classical world to modern times.