The Christmas tree is arguably the most iconic aspect of our midwinter celebrations. In this lecture, given on St. Nicholas’ Day, Peter…
When social historian Tessa Boase told the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds she wanted to write their early story, they…
The unique collaboration of the two giants of Norwegian creativity is a remarkable work of genius. Although some of Grieg’s tunes are…
A cultural history of the world’s greatest desert, from rock art and myth, to The Desert Fathers, Sons of the Desert, Klee…
Dominique Vivant, Baron Donon (1747-1825) was a diplomat for France under Louis XV and Louis XV1. He was appointed as the first…
This lecture serves as an introduction to the art of South Africa whilst addressing important contemporary themes relating to the depiction of…
