Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchArchitecture of Enslavement, Colonialism and Independence: The Story of James Fort in Accra - Elsie Owusu
Accra’s James Fort is an iconic monument for Ghana and modern Africa. This lecture explores the fort's evolution -from its role as a trading post in …
7 months, 1 week ago
The Operatic Showstopper: ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ - Dominic Broomfield-McHugh
This lecture considers ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ from Carousel (1945). Perhaps Rodgers and Hammerstein’s most operatic song, it was originally writte…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Carbon Takeback: How We Will Stop Fossil Fuels from Causing Global Warming - Myles Allen
We have to stop fossil fuels from causing global warming – before the world stops using fossil fuels. There’s only one solution: safe and permanent d…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Do Computers Get Sick? How Humans and Computers Fight Viruses - Robin May & Victoria Baines
Whether you are human or computer, viruses can ruin your day, so taking steps to avoid them is important. This lecture will ask whether there are sim…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Illuminating the Dark Side of the Moon - Milton Mermikides
Now over 50 years old, Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon remains the perfect example of a concept album. Blending cyclical forms, jazz and modal har…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Lawgivers in Modern Revolutions - Melissa Lane
How have lawgivers featured in modern revolutions? This lecture considers key moments in revolutions, including seventeenth-century Britain, eighteen…
8 months ago
Taking the Constitution into the Classroom - Clive Stafford Smith
The U.S. Constitution had to be formed through debate before it could be ratified. Mirroring this, a British constitution must emerge through debates…
8 months ago
A New Sky - Chris Lintott
The JWST is the most expensive and powerful telescope astronomers have ever constructed. Its launch in 2021 started a new phase in our exploration of…
8 months, 1 week ago
Blind Spots & Bad Decisions: Why We Fall for Financial Traps - Raghavendra Rau
Why do smart people make dumb financial choices? This lecture explores the surprising link between our psychology and money mistakes. We will see how…
8 months, 1 week ago
The Moral Case for Stealing Data - Victoria Baines
Watch the Q&A session here: https://youtu.be/hLBfAVyeMBs
Throughout history, authorities have struggled to manage individuals’ urges to speak out agai…
8 months, 2 weeks ago