Watch new films about Valerie Potter and Marie Rose-Lortet, see how artists like Madge Gill made work outside the mainstream, and hear a talk on why their visionary art has often been overlooked or not fully understood.
A group of speakers will talk about how AI could change design, especially for the environment and other species, and what it might mean for the future of designers.
Speakers from RSHP chat about the London City model, pointing out how it was made, why certain bits were chosen, and how it fits into London’s look today.
Guests will hear experts talk about turning old London buildings into new spaces, looking at clever ways to reuse what is already here and make things more sustainable.
Experts will talk about what happens to the brain as we get older, including why memory problems and diseases like Alzheimer’s happen, and what scientists are trying now to help people live better even if their brains aren’t working as well as before.
Professor Brian Cox and experts discuss what it means to be conscious, asking if our feelings can be measured or copied by machines, and whether animals also have awareness.
Hear how people have worried about machines taking their jobs, from the first factory protests to concerns about driverless cars today, and why those fears haven’t always come true.
Luke Edward Hall and Duncan Cargill chat about reimagining Cecil Beaton’s stylish world, sharing behind-the-scenes stories and insights on his lasting impact on today’s design.
The talk covers how the role of military wives and partners has changed over the years, from early camp followers starting businesses to modern political and social challenges.
Get ready to join in with your phone or tablet as everyone takes part in fast-paced games run by Steve McNeil and Rob Sedgebeer. You won’t need to download anything and help is on hand if you get stuck. Each session offers a fresh, lively mix of new tech and playful fun for all ages.
Learn how the brain shapes what you see and hear through funny illusions, and find out why your senses sometimes play tricks on you in surprising ways.
Leaders in gardening share how gardens have changed over the years, from old-fashioned styles to modern ideas for the future, with personal stories and fresh tips.
Get a close look at rare watercolours from 1793 that show London’s lively street scenes, like dromedary rides, acrobats and bare-knuckle boxing, with background stories for each.
Hear about how Guantánamo Bay has changed roles over the years, from a place for Haitian migrants, to where terror suspects were held, and now back to dealing with migrants. Find out how new legal moves have quickly changed its use and what this might mean for other countries being asked to take in people.
Harriet Wistrich shares stories from her long career taking on big legal battles for women, like the John Worboys case and defending women jailed for killing abusive partners.
Hear about how Indian soldiers, under British officers, faced tough conditions in Burma and helped bring about Japan’s biggest defeat in the Second World War.
Dr Alan Jeffreys talks about how British generals helped beat the Japanese Army in Burma in World War Two, focusing on their leadership and deep ties to the Indian Army.
Learn how West African soldiers faced disease, monsoons and tough battles against Japan in Burma, and how their service shaped moves towards independence.
Hear how the Burma campaign was the longest British land campaign in the war, saw huge Commonwealth forces, and featured bold leadership and major victories.
The talk looks at how ideas like intelligence, awareness and thinking are changing with AI’s rise, and what this means for society and our daily lives.
There’s a look at how scientists try to predict the Universe’s fate while still not knowing much about dark matter and dark energy, then a guide through what the next 100 billion years might hold, ending with thoughts on how the Universe’s future could explain where it came from.
Learn how Leonardo da Vinci connected art and science, used his studies of nature to inspire new ideas, and saw all knowledge as linked like branches on a tree.
Dr Michael Lewis shares stories behind everyday items and rare artefacts found along the Thames, showing how they’ve changed what we know about London’s past.
Don McCullin looks back on a lifetime capturing striking images, from war zones and post-war Britain to peaceful Somerset landscapes inspired by old masters.
Matt Bothwell shares what scientists know about aliens, planets beyond our Solar System and possible ways to travel across the Universe. He also talks about moons with frozen seas, lava-covered planets and the big question: are we alone?
Matt Bothwell shares how strange ‘Dark Matter’ has shaped the Universe, revealing galaxy movements, cosmic clues and the latest efforts to uncover what it’s really made of.
Artist Yinka Shonibare and writer Ben Okri talk about how Nigerian Modernism still shapes art and writing today, reflecting on its bold spirit and lasting impact.
Carina Kern explains how the new Blueprint Theory shows why our cells age, discusses research into why we get older, and looks at new ways science might boost health and resilience.
Hear how nuclear waste gets a new purpose, with its chemical parts turned into medicines and power sources for space missions, changing how we see its role.
Dr Suzie Edge shares quirky stories about how people have kept or displayed famous body parts, from Van Gogh’s ear to Napoleon’s penis, with lots of gory details.
Listen to the story of Dr Magnus Hirschfeld, who over a century ago challenged old ideas about gender and sexuality, set up a clinic for gender surgery, and worked for queer rights, even when it brought him into conflict with the Nazis.
You’ll hear about how wars leave behind toxic chemicals and damage that can harm people’s health long after fighting ends, urging more research and action.
The talk looks at how the idea of being Chinese is shaped by different governments in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, and what this means for identity 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.
Learn about the changes in Athens after a revolt in 508 BCE, when Cleisthenes led the people to form new political groups and rethink how they governed.
Baljit Thatti reveals how chemistry gives clues from things like fingerprints, fibres and lipstick using methods like chromatography to help solve crimes.
Speakers will talk about whether the rules used to judge war crimes help prevent future wars, using examples from recent conflicts like Ukraine and Gaza.
Dr Freya Gowrley explains how Jacqueline Bishop uses collage to mix different images and show what you can’t usually see, helping to tell powerful stories.
