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How Were The Stars Formed?

Professor Silk, Gresham Professor of Astronomy, opens his lecture series with the question 'How Were The Stars Formed?'

Queen Elizabeth II

The reign of Elizabeth II has been the longest in British history. The Crown has grown stronger both at home as a symbol of the nation.

King George VI

George VI was the unexpected king. His human qualities reinforced the spirit of social solidarity which helped Britain to victory in war and recovery in peace.

Observing the Dark Ages

An exploration of a time when there were no stars or galaxies, and the universe was transparent - how were the first indications of the state of the universe in the dark ages discovered?

Edward VIII reigned for just 325 days. The history of his reign is in large part the history of the abdication. However, as Prince of Wales, Edward had been the first heir to the throne to find a genuine role for himself, as a spokesmen for the ex-service generation.

The Art of Astrophotography

The book launch for Ian Morison's new book The Art of Astrophotography.

The Accelerating Universe

Professor Silk will explore the origin of this paradigm shift in our cosmic horizon, and discuss the origin of the acceleration as a phenomenon that we call dark energy.

Should We Trust a Theory?

Can a scientific theory ever be confirmed? Must a scientific theory be falsifiable? Theories such as that of the multiverse and string theory will be considered.

King George V

George V’s reign coincided with the fall from power of five emperors, eight kings and eighteen other dynasties. But in Britain the monarchy gained in popular esteem and this helped to preserve parliamentary government in the difficult years between the wars.

Sir Walter Scott's Involvement In King George IV Visiting Scotland

A question from the lecture 'Did Sir Walter Scott Invent...

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