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The face of Charles Dickens - portraits of the great author

Charles Dickens was drawn, painted and photographed more than most...

Our Marble Tribute

Between 1795 and 1815, the British Government spent an amazing...

The Planets

Dava Sobel talked about her latest book 'The Planets' in...

Why learn a language?

With English emerging as the main world language, studying foreign...

Astronomy - Much ado about nothing

The conception of 'nothing' has played a crucial role in...

The Artful Universe

This lecture, looking at both art and science, explores the...

Beagle 2 and Beyond

One year on from the launch of Beagle 2, former...

Science in a Complex World: Wonders, Prospects and Threats

Is the universe simple or complicated?

What is a black hole?

This lecture traces the history of the black hole from...