The Roman Denarius and the Euro: A precedent for monetary union? A look at the way the Roman Empire has sometimes...
To Wear or Not to Wear: Changing social norms with regard to eyewear Studying the history of spectacles brings together the twin themes...
The Life and Work of Mervyn Peake Often described as the ultimate Renaissance Man, Mervyn Peake was...
Early Mathematics Day: The Archimedes Codex A lecture on the Archimedes Palimpsest, delivered by Professor Reviel...
Early Mathematics Day: Exploring Ancient Greek and Roman Numeracy An examination of the role of numeracy within ancient civilisations...
Press Coverage of Mental Health and Suicide A reflection on press coverage of mental health issues and...
Why is Africa still the poorest continent? Among 29 countries where human life expectancy is still 50...
In the beginning: the Roman, the Viking and the Norman Conquests As an island people, the inhabitants of Britain were repeatedly...