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Members Lecture Series: The Battle of Trafalgar with Dan and Peter Snow
Join historians Peter and Dan Snow and they discuss the Battle of Trafalgar in the style of their 2007 hit show 20th Century Battlefields
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Mathematics, navigation and empire: reassessing John Dee’s legacy
John Dee (1527-1609) was a philosopher and scholar whose work during the Tudor period has been overshadowed by his alleged sorcerous and occultist activities. He is best known for having conversations with angels through his scryer Edward Kelley's interests in astrology, alchemy, calendar reform and suggesting the date for Queen Elizabeth's coronation. What John Dee may not be as well known for is his influence on English navigation and being the first person to coin the term 'British Empire'.
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Sketching at sea: Van de Velde the war artist
Daring, dedication and an eye for detail – how Van de Velde the Elder risked his life to record naval battles as they happened