Physics: Its Birth in Greek Ionia This lecture discusses the pioneering physical theories of Thales, Anaximander, Anaximenes, Anaxagoras and Democritus.
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.
Medieval Music: To Sing and Dance During the eighteenth century, Western Europe gradually relinquished a form...
A Very Brief History of Computing, 1948-2015 The world's first modern computer, in Manchester in 1948, was...
How the Middle Ages were Built: Coming of Age, 1408-1530 Against a background of political instability architectural initiative was captured...
Curious Eyes and Steady Hands - Anatomists in Georgian London The late 18th century has been characterised as an age...