Gresham College Courses

The Economics of Work and Technology

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Explore how technology transforms labor markets through substitution and complementarity forces, debunking automation anxiety with historical evidence and economic analysis of AI's impact on work.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Performing with Toy Pianos - History and Concert Repertoire

Explore the fascinating journey of toy pianos from children's toys to professional concert instruments, featuring performances of diverse compositions and insights into their unique appeal and growing repertoire.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Spying for Queen and Country - Tudor Intelligence vs Modern Secret Services

Explore Tudor espionage and modern intelligence with historian Stephen Alford and former MI6 head Sir Richard Dearlove. Discover secret communications, codes, and the legacy of William Cecil in Elizabethan intelligence.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

A Mirror in the Sky - The Hubble Space Telescope and Its Impact on Astronomy

Explore the Hubble Space Telescope's impact on astronomy, from its challenging beginnings to revolutionary discoveries about stars and the distant Universe.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Does Having a Big Brain Make You Smarter?

Explore the mathematical approach to brain size and intelligence, examining scaling laws and statistical principles in humans and animals to uncover connections between brain size and cognitive abilities.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

What is Modern Paganism?

Explore modern Paganism's traditions, unique aspects, and relationship to ancient practices. Gain insights into its commonalities, differences from other religions, and relevance in today's world.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Case for Basic Income

Explore the ethical and economic arguments for basic income with Guy Standing, examining how financial security improves quality of life, decision-making, and employment incentives, supported by global pilot findings.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The LGBT+ Showstopper: 'I Am What I Am'

Explore the journey of 'I Am What I Am' from Broadway musical La Cage aux Folles to iconic LGBT+ anthem, examining its musical composition, cultural significance during the AIDS crisis, and evolution into a powerful statement of identity.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Banned Books and Freedom of Expression

Explore the history of literary censorship, arguments for free expression, and why writers push boundaries in this lecture by Rachel Potter examining banned books in the UK and the impact of technology on free speech.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Asteroid Adventures

Explore the evolving significance of asteroids in astronomy, from "celestial vermin" to crucial elements of our solar system's history, through NASA's Lucy and OSIRIS-ReX missions with Professor Chris Lintott.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How Do Vaccines Work?

Discover the science behind vaccines, their history, mechanisms, types, and future developments. Explore how vaccination has transformed global health, including the groundbreaking mRNA technology and challenges of vaccine hesitancy.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Just Ask The Axis: Jimi Hendrix Unpicked

Delve into a comprehensive analysis of Jimi Hendrix's revolutionary guitar techniques, sonic innovations, and musical vision, exploring his fretboard navigation, rhythmic feel, harmonic approach, and compositional genius.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Documentary Photography in Apartheid South Africa

Explore the tensions between advocacy, propaganda, and everyday poetics in South African documentary photography during apartheid, examining influential photographers from Ernest Cole to Zanele Muholi.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Trust Issues: When Financial Experts Have Other Plans

Explore the complex agency problems in finance, from investor-manager relationships to deceptive practices, meme stock exploitation, and financial fraud, with insights on how "money doctors" and institutions may prioritize their interests over clients'.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Modern Druids: History and Cultural Interpretations

Explore the diverse interpretations of Druids throughout history, from nationalist symbols to countercultural icons, examining how these ancient figures have inspired modern imagination and contributed to contemporary Paganism.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video