Dr Katherine Gazzard takes a look at how images of sailors and officers in British art have changed over 500 years, sharing stories behind key portraits.
Hear about a painted and gilded Spanish ceiling from the late 1400s, how it was made using Islamic-inspired techniques, and what happened to its original palace.
Hear talks on a medieval shipwreck found near Dorset, royal weddings shown through historic prints, and ancient sites in Wiltshire, all based on new research.
Sacha examines the link between gothic literature and LGBTQ+ themes, focusing on why queer writers often depict dark, tragic tales tied closely to their experiences.
Listen to artists and architects talk about their work, hear from curators about how they chose what to include and get a closer look at the art on show.
Kids can try science challenges like making a stem cell potion, interview real scientists and watch a live magic show, with activities inside and outside all day.
A group of experts discuss how fashion and design could change if human bodies were seen as a source of materials, touching on ethics, new science and creative ideas.
This story follows Ishmaelle, who longs for a life at sea after losing her family. She disguises herself as a boy, sets off to New York, and faces challenges with courage.
James Cahill talks about his new novel ‘The Violet Hour’, discussing themes of beauty and art, set against the backdrop of contemporary art’s allure and excess.
You can hear how this famous ballet first wowed people in 1924, see the huge Picasso-painted backdrop after its careful conservation, and learn how it’s still inspiring dance today.
Guests hear why gin was linked with 18th-century social problems, try three types of gin with cocktails, and learn how it affected Britain’s navy and empire.
You can meet scientists and researchers from lots of different areas, watch a talk at 1.30pm, and try hands-on activities showing new ways to treat illnesses.
Dr Allan Brodie debates if English seaside towns should join the likes of pyramids as World Heritage sites, highlighting their historical rise in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Scientists from across the UK get on stage to share jokes about their research, with each show featuring two different funny researchers and adult humour.
Dr Chandrima Ganguly talks about the big changes in AI and automation, exploring both the good and the tricky parts. She shares ideas for making technology help everyone and ways to avoid harming the planet.
Hear Dr Leor Zmigrod explain how our brains shape our beliefs and why some people are drawn to extreme ideas, based on the latest neuroscience research.
Marina Galand discusses how the northern lights on Earth relate to those on Jupiter’s moon Ganymede, suggesting a hidden ocean, and the latest JUICE mission.
Hear all about why Venice was a top spot for tourists in the 1700s, while you look closely at paintings by Canaletto and Guardi and learn some of their secrets.
Policymakers, architects and builders from London and Sydney are coming together to share ideas on how each city can build enough homes in tough times.
Hear from designers and curators as they talk through the creative decisions and teamwork behind an exhibition that looks at 100 years of swimming trends.
Wendy Holden shares moving stories from her time reporting on wars and from her family, linking them to objects like those from Burma and the Gulf War, plus tales about Fredy Hirsch who tried to help children during the Holocaust.
Hear how the Army Air Corps supported troops in places like Malaya and Northern Ireland, faced early challenges, and adapted to new aircraft and roles.
Monty Don and Tom Stuart-Smith chat about what they’ve learned during their years designing gardens, their current projects, and what gardening means today.
Jade Lindo looks at how breadfruit became part of Caribbean meals, highlighting the ways Black enslaved women shaped food traditions and resisted colonial rules.
Chemist Franklin Aigbirhio talks about creating new chemicals for medical imaging that can map and monitor vital biochemicals like enzymes and proteins in the human body.
Experts look at Madge Gill’s life, her creative process guided by ‘Myrninerest’, and how she’s inspired Grayson Perry while discussing her spot in art history.
A panel of experts will chat about how design, science, and stories are helping people see nature and other living things in new ways. They’ll talk about changes in laws, fresh research, and the importance of how we talk about our ties to the natural world.
Andrew Robertshaw explains how experts use hands-on experiments to learn what everyday life was like for soldiers, from ancient times to the Second World War.
