Gresham College Courses

Divine Law, Human Prophet: Moses in Hebrew and Greek

Explore how ancient Jewish authors compared Moses to Greek lawgivers like Lycurgus and Solon, examining their views on education, ethics, prophecy, and political rule in this lecture by Melissa Lane.

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

The Turbulent Brain: Ageing and Dementia

Explore how mathematical modeling can predict dementia progression, understand Alzheimer's mechanisms, and discover potential approaches for personalized treatment through innovative brain network analysis.

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

The Moral Case for Stealing Data

Explore the ethical complexities of data theft, whistleblowing, and hacktivism from medieval times to modern digital espionage cases like Snowden and Manning.

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

Blind Spots and Bad Decisions - Why We Fall for Financial Traps

Uncover why smart people make poor financial choices through psychological biases like overconfidence, anchoring, and confirmation bias that cloud judgment and lead to costly mistakes.

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

From Thin Air - Minimalist and Process Music from Africa to Arvo Pärt

Explore how minimalist music creates profound effects from simple materials, examining African rhythms, Steve Reich's algorithms, and Arvo Pärt's elegant compositions.

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

Modern Pagan Witchcraft - Origins, Beliefs, and Cultural Impact

Explore the origins and cultural impact of modern Pagan witchcraft, from Gerald Gardner's foundational role to Wiccan beliefs, rituals, and its counter-cultural significance today.

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

Growth Unleashed: Reigniting the UK's Appetite for Positive Risk

Explore Lord Mayor Alastair King's vision for "Growth Unleashed" as he discusses reforming the UK's risk culture, unlocking investment potential, and maintaining London's position as the world's leading financial center despite regulatory challenges.

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

From Machiavelli to Nietzsche - How Modern Thinkers Saw Ancient Lawgivers

Explore how Machiavelli, Rousseau, and Nietzsche viewed ancient lawgivers as founders of civic identity, examining their roles in shaping political philosophy and cultural values.

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

What Rights and Duties are Missing from the U.S. Constitution?

Explore the debate over constitutional evolution with human rights lawyer Clive Stafford Smith, examining potential new rights, cultural differences in rights interpretation, and global justice issues from Gaza to Guantanamo.

• YouTube
• 46 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

Outsmart the System - How Psychology Hacks Your Money Decisions

Uncover how psychological biases manipulate your financial decisions and learn practical strategies to outsmart systems designed to exploit these mental shortcuts for better money management.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Galileo's Journey to the Underworld - The Case for Interdisciplinary Thinking

Explore how Galileo's geometry lectures on Dante's Inferno sparked scientific breakthroughs, revealing connections between mathematics, art, poetry, and music across disciplines.

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

Shanawdithit - A Woman at the End of the World

Explore the life of Shanawdithit, the last Beothuk witness, and uncover the colonial violence that destroyed her people and world in 19th-century Newfoundland.

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

Oil, Decolonisation, and the Future of the Climate Emergency

Explore how oil shaped decolonisation movements, from resource sovereignty struggles to OPEC's rise, and discover connections between corporate power and today's climate crisis.

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

Democracy and International Criminal Justice in the World of the Rule of Law

Explore democracy's fragility and the vital role of international criminal justice in upholding rule of law, featuring insights on Ukraine, global conflicts, and judicial accountability.

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