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...
The Hidden Face of British Gardening Gardening has been big business since the 17th century, but how can we measure its growth and economic importance?
The Plane Forest: Does the City have the Right Trees? The City of London actively seeks to make the most...
Orature, Oratory and Getting the Message Heard The most valued aspect of our entire culture in England...
Green Immunity – How Do Plants Fight Infection? Most of us rarely think about plant immunity. But, like...
The Medieval Agricultural Revolution: New evidence During the medieval ‘agricultural revolution’, new forms of cereal farming...