ONLINE Lectures
Insight and inspiration on a range of interests from our experts.
ONE-HOUR
AT A TIME
Our online lectures strike the perfect balance between education and entertainment.
Immerse yourself in discussions on art, history, people, world cultures and more... all from the comfort of your own home. Online, one-hour at a time, lectures are held on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays of each week.
WATCH On
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Can't make the lecture time? Don't worry... you can still watch in your own time!
We'll send you a link to the recording one hour after the lecture is held, allowing you to watch or revisit the online presentation for 21 days after the lecture is held. Simply sign up to a lecture below and we'll take care of the rest.
FIVE LECTURE
PACKAGE
Enjoy a 20% discount by purchasing a five-lecture package.
When you purchase the package you will be given a unique code to use when enrolling.
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Venetian Art in Situ Part I
A Guide to Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari
| Dr Susan Steer |
Explore the largest and most impressive church in Venice and understand how its rich contents reflect the evolution of Venetian art and architecture.
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The Age of Jazz
Blues, Ragtime and Swing
| Sandy Burnett |
Dive headfirst into the history of jazz, from its New Orleans roots to its immense popularity during the big band era of the 1930s and 1940s.
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Art of the Chalcolithic Southern Levant
Innovation, Creativity and Cultural Transformation
| Dr Bernadette Drabsch |
Explore the impressive yet mysterious artistic achievements from the period that preceded the Bronze Age.
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Venetian Art in Situ Part II
A Guide to Santi Giovanni e Paolo
| Dr Susan Steer |
Explore the magnificent church where funeral services for Venice's doges were held and many were entombed.
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Attila the Hun
The Scourge of Rome
| Dr Eireann Marshall |
Find out why the legendary King of the Huns was one of the most feared leaders of the ancient world.
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The Fashion of Rome
La Dolce Vita
| Dr Anna Lebovic |
Take a close look at the extraordinary work of Roman fashion designers - including Valentino - that made the city a leading centre of style in the 1950s.
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Edinburgh
Centuries of Scottish History, Myth, and Folklore
| Dr Lauren Mackay |
Immerse yourself in an extraordinary city where ancient, medieval, and modern history are interwoven in the midst of breathtaking wilderness.
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South India
An Introductory History
| Judy Tenzing |
Immerse yourself in the vibrant southern region of the Indian peninsula, which boasts majestic temples, stunning landscapes and an astounding history of cultural diversity.
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Cologne
Historic City on the Rhine
| Dr Eireann Marshall |
Encounter the extraordinary German city of Cologne - home of the astounding Cologne Cathedral, which remains one of the tallest churches in the world.
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From Page to Stage
The Art and Craft of Theatre Production
| Dr Kate Foy |
How does a playscript go from words on a page to opening night? Dive into the extraordinary life cycle of play production.
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GREENHOUSES & CONSERVATORIES
Looking through Glass Rooms
| Kenneth W.Park |
Encounter some of the world's most magnificent "glass rooms" - and discover how "gardens under glass" first came to be.
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Black Holes
Enigmatic Gravity
| Dr Brad Tucker |
Put Einstein's theory of general relativity to the test with this fascinating exploration of black holes - one of the most mysterious objects in space.