Authors Cat Bohannon and Kelly Weinersmith host a science comedy fashion show highlighting innovative wearables designed for pregnancy and nursing on Mars.
See two massive Renaissance drawings in charcoal and chalk, made as tools to plan a huge fresco for a Roman palace. Learn how artists worked together and used these for painting on plaster.
This talk looks at how giving real power to local people can lead to fairer cities. It highlights true teamwork in planning, not just ticking boxes, and shows how projects like Designathon help locals shape the places they live in.
A group shares how new courses and work placements are helping more people get into architecture, with a focus on who gets to join and take part in shaping future buildings.
A member of Saudi Arabia’s Architecture and Design Commission joins partners to explain how teamwork is helping shape the country’s cities and creative scene.
Anthony Townsend talks about how new AI tools might help cities and people cope with climate change, with a chat after on how buildings could change to help.
Samantha Carrie presents research on the long-held belief that Inigo Jones designed key 19th-century Scottish buildings, revealing the roots and impact of this error.
Find out how famous lawgivers have played a part in big moments of modern change like in Britain, France, the US and Iran, and how past lawmakers from different cultures got used as role models when people wanted to set up new ways of ruling or new rules for society.
Edward Richards talks about the big drawings by the Carracci brothers, showing how they prepared to decorate a famous palace in Rome with stunning frescoes.
This film reveals artists Heather Ackroyd and Dan Harvey’s journey to prompt global action on climate change through their art, combining biology and ecology.
People can hear stories about lesser-known scientists from thousands of years ago right up to today, learning how their discoveries changed the world. There will also be fun science experiments and a chance to get Peter Gallivan’s new book signed.
Hear about the strengths and weaknesses of democracy today, with talk of the rule of law, the War in Ukraine, US politics, and the influence of the Cold War.
The curators behind Britain’s Venice Biennale entry will talk about how we can rethink buildings, linking them more closely with nature and past histories.
This week’s session takes a close look at William Hogarth’s portrait of Thomas Coram, sharing the painting’s special details and what it reveals about him.
Speakers will chat about how experts collect and share information on old paintings, and weigh up whether museum catalogues should be printed or online.
Maria Balshaw, Charlie Porter and Siobhán Lanigan will talk about the UK AIDS Memorial Quilt, its history since the 1980s and the ways it honours people affected by HIV and AIDS, with stories of those remembered on the quilt.
Hear stories about how roses have shown up in fashion, art and design, from ancient times to today, and how they’ve meant so many things to so many people.
People hear how an album famous for its dreamy sounds, clever guitars and deep words keeps winning over listeners and critics even after all these years.
John Goodall explains how public art galleries changed over time in Britain, starting from small private houses to grand buildings like the National Gallery.
Jess Wade discusses how the latest in chemistry, physics, and materials science combines, potentially transforming tech through improved solar cells, batteries, and medical sensors.
Tim May explains how the huge Ocean Map was made to show the world from the ocean’s point of view and shares stories about old maps focused on the sea.
This talk looks at ways our minds can trick us about money and gives tips on dealing with financial advice so we can make better choices with our cash.
Learn how our brains can mix up what we see, with simple shapes sometimes looking odd because of how we process visual signals and what that tells scientists.
People from all over the industry talk about how they got started in shaping cities, sharing advice on new skills for making places better for everyone.
Shirley will talk about the women who helped shape the Foundling Hospital’s early story, showing objects and artwork connected to their lives and work.
Professor Sarah Hart talks about Galileo’s early ideas on the maths behind Dante’s Inferno and shows how bold, cross-subject thinking matters to research.
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.
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.
Andrew Lambert discusses Britain’s strategies in shaping a stable Europe post-Napoleonic Wars, emphasizing the use of naval power and smart policymaking.
The speaker discusses whether the idea that people shouldn’t have more than a set amount of wealth fits with forms of capitalism, and suggests that clearer definitions could help people decide which economic system is best.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
