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Minor Political Parties
In the past, these were of two types (1) Breakaway parties such as the Liberal Unionists before the First World War and the SDP in the 1980s or (2) E…
8 years ago
Can You Do Mathematics In A Crowd?
We all find ourselves in crowds every so often. Whilst human behaviour in general can be very hard to predict, it is possible, to a certain extent, t…
8 years ago
Regional, Industrial and Infrastructure Policies
There are large disparities in economic performance at the regional level in the UK. We need to consider what kinds of policies might raise regional …
8 years ago
The Birth of Modern Theatreland: Covent Garden and the Two Theatres Royal
London is home to two of the oldest working theatres in the world both founded by Charles II's patents. They shaped a whole quarter of London, a…
8 years ago
King Henry III and the Communication of Power
Against the backdrop of King John's ignominy and the political challenge posed by Magna Carta, which encouraged demands for greater representati…
8 years ago
The Philosophy of Time: Does Physics Have The Last Word?
Time's mysteries seem to resist comprehension and what remain can stretch even the most profound philosopher.
Professor Tallis seeks to rescue t…
8 years ago
How Spontaneous Gestures Connect to Thinking
Human beings often make frequent hand movements whilst they are talking. There has been considerable psychological debate about their function, but i…
8 years ago
Existential Risks in the Solar System
There are strong reasons to believe that the survival of life on the Earth is under threat. Human activity is one example that we are able to control…
8 years ago
The USSR in the Cold War Years
After Stalin's death in 1953, successive leaders tried to find ways to revitalise the Soviet regime and rethink its promises to the Soviet peopl…
8 years, 1 month ago
Shakespeare's Ghosts and Spirits
Where do the ghosts in Shakespeare come from? And what about the magic? In this lecture, Jonathan Bate will summon up the ghosts of Old Hamlet, the v…
8 years, 1 month ago