Gresham College

Photo of the sign outside the entrance Photo of the sign outside the entrance
Photo by me, no talks on when I was there alas

Gresham College - founded in 1597 - offers free evening lectures on a variety of subjects led by world class experts.

All of their talks are uploaded to their YouTube channel so they can be enjoyed even if you’re not in London.

Talks

The Morrigan: The Nightmare Queen

A lively talk tracing the Morrigan from Ireland’s old war tales to her modern image, showing how she grew from one of five goddesses into a symbol of dark power.

Free

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Religion Feminism

The Death of the Roman Republic?

The talk looks at how Rome’s old system changed after Caesar, showing how power slipped from many hands to one while the city kept its republican front.

Free

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Social History

Music of Sleep and Dreams

This event looks at how sleep and music are linked, showing how dreams can shape melodies and how the rhythms of rest sound in our minds.

Free

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Health

The Future of Medicine

Experts share what could lie ahead for medicine, from robot surgeons and brain implants to new vaccines, and discuss the moral choices they raise.

Free

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Health Science