by Talking Humanities | Mar 11, 2019 | History & Classics, PotW
When: 13 March, 5–7pm Who: Institute of Classical Studies Where: Woburn Suite, ground floor, Senate House, Malet Street, London WC1E 7HU The series of vivid, discrete episodes of an intellectual journey that shape the Republic invites readers to look at its distinct...
by Talking Humanities | Mar 4, 2019 | Digital, Events, Politics & Law, PotW
Our daily interactions with AI-driven technologies are becoming increasingly normalised. A prime example is the use of virtual personal assistants (VPAs) in the home such as Siri (Apple), Alexa (Amazon), and Cortana (Microsoft). Yet, while policy documents on...
by Talking Humanities | Feb 19, 2019 | Archives & Libraries, Events, Features, Libraries & Publications, Public Engagement
Research librarian Tansy Barton introduces Senate House Library’s exhibition on the history of magic from the 16th to the early 20th century, which taps into the fabulous world of the Harry Price Library of Magical Literature. Focusing on conjuring and magic...
by Talking Humanities | Feb 18, 2019 | Human Rights, Politics & Law, PotW
Confronted with realities considered unimaginable only a few of years earlier, Brazil’s political landscape has shifted rapidly. Crucial political events have been occurring at a dramatic pace, from President Dilma Rousseff’s impeachment and her succession by...
by Talking Humanities | Feb 11, 2019 | Human Rights, Politics & Law, PotW
In the centenary year of women’s admission to the legal profession in the UK and Ireland, the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies is launching a year-long series of talks, exploring key legal landmarks. Speakers drawn from the contributors to the Women’s Legal...
by Talking Humanities | Oct 23, 2018 | Archives & Libraries, Events, Features, History & Classics, Human Rights, Music, Politics & Law, Republished
What was the music of the women’s suffrage campaign? Who were the leading female composers and musicians of the 1910s and 20s? What was their contribution to the suffrage cause? On 1 November, the Institute of Historical Research and Senate House Library will co-host...