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...
London 1616: a snapshot of London early in James 1's reign This talk was given by Dr Ann Saunders, a leading...
Sir Christopher Wren and the Rebuilding of the City Churches after the Great Fire of London In this lecture, Anthony Geraghty will reveal how Sir Christopher...
Progresses: Royal Courts on the Move in Tudor and Stuart England Most summers Tudor and Stuart monarchs took their court on...
Orature, Oratory and Getting the Message Heard The most valued aspect of our entire culture in England...
The Spanish Culture of Charles I's Court Heir to the throne Charles I made a secret trip to win the hand of a princess. For eight months he was the guest of the Spanish king in Madrid.