Online events

Discover the literary, historical and cultural richness of the Apennine region of Italy as author Nick Havely explores the power of mountains on the imaginations of writers.

Discover the little-known history of how the Sahara was transformed from a green and fertile land into the largest hot desert in the world with writer Martin Williams.

Join the artists and scholars behind a re-imagination of the satirical musical, The Bedridden Prince, originally created by Czech-Jewish prisoners in the Theresienstadt Ghetto in 1943.

Journalist Katie Barnes traces the evolution of women's sports as a pastime and a political arena, where equality and fairness have been fought over for generations.

Historian Peter K Andersson explores the life of Henry VIII’s court fool William Somer, a legendary entertainer and one of the most intriguing figures of the Tudor age.

Who wrote the Bible? Join William Schniedewind of the University of California, Los Angeles, for a groundbreaking new account that tells the story of the scribe who wrote the Hebrew Bible.

Writer Gretchen Gerzina and actor and author Paterson Joseph bring to light the dramatic and often moving stories of Georgian England’s forgotten Black community.

Join historian Martin Thomas as he tells the story of decolonisation and its intrinsic link to globalisation.

Our panel of experts provides insights, addresses challenges and suggests strategies for creating a more supportive and inclusive environment for mental health in schools.

Hear some fascinating facts about sharks as marine scientist Daniel C. Abel debunks myths, describes their lives and explores our love/hate relationship with them.

Are war and inequality inevitable, because evolution made men competitive and dominant? Writers Nancy Lindisfarne and Jonathan Neale challenge you to think again about ‘true’ human nature.

Discover how maps have affected societies, influenced politics and economies, and impacted the environment, as writer Mike Duggan uncovers their incredible power.

Historian Colin Elliott provides a wide-ranging and dramatic account of the Antonine plague, the mysterious disease that struck the Roman Empire at its pinnacle.

Join us on a journey through technological change from books to AI. Can we engage with the ethics and practicalities or will we just succumb to panic?

Like her much-loved heroine Emma Woodhouse, Jane Austen 'played and sang'. Join writer Gillian Dooley as she explores the central role of music in Austen’s life and fiction.

Find out how nutrition influences everything from our decision-making to aggression and violence, as psychologist Kimberley Wilson explores how food affects our brains.

Coaching psychologists Paula Louise Dixon and Kate Pearlman Shaw reveal how conversations become catalysts for growth, understanding and shared success at this online workshop.

Join writer and researcher Peter Forshaw as he decodes the key practices, figures and symbols of alchemy, astrology, mysticism, magic and divination.

For too long Africa’s history has been dominated by western narratives of slavery and colonialism or simply ignored. Writer Zeinab Badawi sets the record straight.

Hear a story of sisterhood and the fight for feminism in the age of the Taliban from the former team captain of the Afghanistan women's national football team Khalida Popal.

Philosopher Helena de Bres uses the curious experience of being a twin as a lens for reconsidering our place in the world. Can reflecting on twinhood help all of us?

Author Guido Alfani offers a history of the rich and super-rich in the West over the last thousand years. Who were they and what role did they play in society?

From great houses such as Chequers, to pots and pans, writer Viki Holton explores the changing lives of British women told through the things they left behind in their will.

Discover how recent breakthroughs in longevity research offer clues about human ageing with Coleen T Murphy, Director of Princeton University’s Glenn Foundation for Research on Aging.

Pioneering neuroscientist Charan Ranganath presents a radical re-examination of memory, unveiling the principles behind what and why we forget.

Join Michael Guilding as he reflects on his personal and professional journey as a counsellor and psychotherapist to understand the nature of fear.

Pioneering experimental neurobiologist William Harris provides a revelatory tale of how the human brain develops, from conception to birth and beyond.

Art historian Henrike Lange of the University of California at Berkeley takes you on a unique behind-the-scenes investigation of total solar eclipses.

Following its renovation, the magnificent Notre Dame Cathedral reopens this year. Using this event as the starting point, our panel of experts reflects on how to preserve our heritage.

Does our brain fall asleep? Is there any value in dreaming? Neuroscience, psychology and philosophy join forces to answer these and other fascinating questions.

Join subject expert Pippa Stacey to learn how businesses and individuals can recognise the power of the disability community and help build a world that's more inclusive for all.

Are we alone? Prepare for a scientific and cultural adventure through our ideas about extraterrestrial life and the cosmos with science writer Jaime Green.

Hear a true story of romance, sacrifice, loss and resilience, as journalist Keren Blankfeld chronicles the lives of two people held in history’s most infamous death camp.

How did Romans cope with the anxieties and risks of childbirth? Anna Bonnell Freidin of the University of Michigan examines childbearing and its risks in Imperial Rome.

Culture writers Joanna Robinson, Dave Gonzales and Gavin Edwards explore how Marvel Studios became the dominant player both in Hollywood and in global pop culture.

Meet the creative team behind immersive virtual music performances in the metaverse and enjoy a live demo.

Meet the creative team behind immersive virtual music performances in the metaverse and enjoy a live demo.

How do we return to political climate consensus and retain public support for the transition to net zero? Our panel of experts discusses the key issues.

Kyra Women’s Project shares its approach to working with women to enable them to make positive change in their lives.