Gresham College Courses

Mithras - Master of Mystery

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Uncover the secrets of Mithras, the Roman Empire's most famous mystery religion, exploring its origins, rituals, shrines, and influence across ancient Britain and beyond.

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

From Tyranny to Athenian Democracy

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Explore the origins of Athenian democracy through Kleisthenes' revolutionary reforms in 508 BCE, examining the transition from tyranny to democratic governance and its lasting impact.

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

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

The Stories We Make Up and the Stories That Make Us

Bernardine Evaristo explores how storytelling shapes identity, drawing from personal experience and diverse art forms to illustrate the power of narrative in defining ourselves and our place in society.

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

Does the UK Constitution Need Reform?

Análise crítica da constituição do Reino Unido, explorando seus pontos fortes e fracos em relação à governança e responsabilização política, com exemplos recentes de controvérsias constitucionais.

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

Plato's Cave - Thinking about Climate Change

Explore how Plato's Cave allegory relates to climate change, examining societal barriers to action and potential paths forward in this thought-provoking lecture by Melissa Lane.

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

The Bloomsbury Group - A Queer History

Explore the second Bloomsbury generation's queer history, examining their unconventional lifestyles, gender fluidity, and lasting impact on creative expression in 1920s Britain.

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

Are Financial Markets Efficient? - Exploring Market Efficiency and Investor Behavior

Explore market efficiency, investor behavior, and asset pricing anomalies. Gain insights into systematic biases and their impact on financial markets, including recent trends in NFTs and meme stocks.

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

First Light: Revealing the Early Universe

Explore the early universe with Prof. Lintott as he answers questions on light constancy, galaxy composition, and cutting-edge theories about cosmic origins in this engaging Q&A session.

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

Witch-Hunting in European and World History

Explore the global phenomenon of witch persecution, focusing on Europe's unique patterns and the reasons behind early modern witch hunts. Gain insights into this contemporary issue condemned by the UN.

• YouTube
• 49 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

Is Music Infinite? Exploring the Limits and Possibilities of Musical Creation

Explore the boundaries of musical possibilities, from historical cataloging efforts to contemporary attempts at exhausting melodic combinations, while examining the potential limits of musical perception and creativity.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video