The Theatre of Dionysus This lecture outlines the origins of Greek drama in this historic setting, its architectural development and some of the greatest masterpieces.
Unwrapping Irving Berlin’s "White Christmas" This festive lecture explores the unusual roots of the song...
Orature, Oratory and Getting the Message Heard The most valued aspect of our entire culture in England...
In the brain of the beholder? The principles of beauty and sex appeal What constitutes human facial beauty and bodily attractiveness? How do...
Artificial Selection: How Humans Have Shaped Evolution We often think of evolution as ‘something that happened’ in...
A 300,000-Year History of Human Evolution The species we recognise as our own - anatomically modern...