Darwin's "Crowd of Difficulties": A theory that stands despite anomalies When Charles Darwin proposed his Theory of Evolution, he saw...
Thinking Theologically About Modern Art: A Sense of the Sacred? By exploring the architecture, stained glass windows and art installations...
Michelangelo, Copernicus and the Sistine Chapel It is argued that Copernicus’ theory of the sun-centred universe...
Painting, Patronage and Politics under the Tudors Tudor England was a dangerous place for the wealthy and powerful. Art and architecture was a sign of connoisseurship but also political ambition.
The Spanish Culture of Charles I's Court Heir to the throne Charles I made a secret trip to win the hand of a princess. For eight months he was the guest of the Spanish king in Madrid.
Opening Doors: The Untold Story of Cornelia Sorabji - Reformer, Lawyer and Champion of Women's Rights in India Richard Sorabji throws new light on the life of the...
Sir Christopher Wren and the Rebuilding of the City Churches after the Great Fire of London In this lecture, Anthony Geraghty will reveal how Sir Christopher...
Toussaint Louverture and the Haitian Revolution Toussaint Louverture (the “Black Spartacus”), was one of the main...
The Question of Beauty in Architecture Alain de Botton, writer, broadcaster and producer, ponders the question...