William Seung discusses how constant watching changes our behavior, using insights from Georges Perec’s 1974 study and Kyle McDonald’s 2015 multimedia work.
A panel including artists and curators discusses Oliver Messel’s pioneering stage design techniques and his lasting impact on ballet, opera, and theatre.
A three-channel video installation provides a modern visual take on Shostakovich’s Symphony No.7, emphasizing themes of human resilience amid struggle.
Kathleen Folbigg joins experts to discuss how genomic science can uncover the truth in legal cases and the changes needed for such evidence to be fairly heard.
Harriet Astbury discusses witchcraft’s portrayal through time with Frans Frecken’s painting, Shakespeare’s characters by Stothard, and a ‘Wicked’ costume.
Learn about two ornate Wedgwood dining sets given to Iran’s ruler in 1810, blending British design with Persian forms, and how this grand gift was commissioned.
See how nature moved from just being background in art to a standout subject and how painters like Salvator Rosa told stories and expressed themselves through landscapes.
Learn how the ‘double copy’ theory suggests a deep connection between different physics theories, potentially reshaping our understanding of the universe.
Join Helen Dorey to learn how WWII affected Sir John Soane’s Museum, examining staff responses and the survival and restoration of the museum post-war.
Join Dr Matthew Spring as he examines the tactics and lessons learned by the British Army during the American War of Independence, challenging myths of their incompetence.
Learn how paintings are assessed for quality and importance, examining their provenance, authenticity, and significance with insights from Dr. Luke Uglow, an expert in art history.
Learn about the unique book adaptations used in secret by Elizabethan Catholics during religious reform, showcasing bespoke illustrations and bindings.
This event covers Augustus Pugin’s work, showing how he shaped the Gothic Revival style that defined British towns and includes iconic designs like the Big Ben tower.
Discover how our memory reconstructs the past, leading to flaws that help us forge social bonds and navigate life, all demonstrated through recent psychological insights.
Artists from This Humid House discuss their innovative floral designs, reflecting on how nature inspires their work and reshapes traditional floristry.
This lecture offers an introduction to 18th-century British portrait painting, tracing its rise alongside Britain’s growing wealth and emergence of new artists.
Jane Peyton, an expert in alcoholic drinks, guides you through tasting historical beers that influenced Britain, including ones from the Industrial Revolution era.
A panel of experts discusses the impact of AI on the creative sectors, focusing on challenges and opportunities for graphic designers, illustrators, and visual artists.
Join Victoria Walsh as she highlights Rena Stewart’s incredible journey from Bletchley Park cryptanalyst, translator of Hitler’s will, to BBC’s first female Senior Duty Editor.
New York Times bestselling authors examine pregnancy on Mars with a scientific comedy fashion show featuring models representing pregnant and postpartum bodies, styled by a feminist artist.
Ngoc Minh Ngo & Tania Compton explore and celebrate the rose’s cultivation history, beauty, and the creativity it inspires through book images and tales.
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.
Jess Wade discusses how the latest in chemistry, physics, and materials science combines, potentially transforming tech through improved solar cells, batteries, and medical sensors.
Andrew Lambert discusses Britain’s strategies in shaping a stable Europe post-Napoleonic Wars, emphasizing the use of naval power and smart policymaking.
