Dive into the incredible story of Napoleon I and his monumental vision for Paris. Discover how this ambitious emperor transformed a medieval maze into the magnificent capital we know today. From the colossal Arc de Triomphe and the majestic Madeleine Church to the groundbreaking Rue de Rivoli and the vital Ourcq Canal, witness the engineering marvels and ruthless ambition that forged modern Paris.
Posted in Europe, History, The Virtual University
In this, the first of the series, Michael Wood visits Iraq where the first cities were constructed over 5000 years ago by the Sumerians. The programme looks at the country’s turbulent history, charts the rise and fall of its many civilisations and explores its religious diversity. All footage was filmed prior to the Gulf War in 1991.
Posted in Middle East, The Virtual University
Historian and broadcaster Rafe Heydel-Mankoo, Senior Fellow at the New Culture Forum, delivers the closing speech at our NCF Locals Conference in Salisbury: “A Celebration of England: Magna Carta and the Making of the English”. He explains the 10 key ways that England made the modern world.
Posted in Culture, Europe, The Virtual University
Journalist and CBR Chair of Politics, Censorship, and Free Speech Michael Shellenberger discusses R. R. Reno’s book Return of the Strong Gods: Nationalism, Populism, and the Future of the West. This lecture is part of a new series where the most innovative thinkers recommend books to UATX students.
Posted in The Virtual University
Archeologist and anthropologist, Dr. Alice Roberts talks to host Steve Paikin about how her work is trying to answer some of humanity’s biggest questions through the lens of archeology and genetics. She’s the author of “Crypt: Life, Death and Disease in the Middle Ages and Beyond,” and the host of “Digging for Britain.” She’s in Canada to promote a new live show called “From Cell to Civilization.”
Posted in The Virtual University
Why did early humans leave their original homeland of Africa, and how did they go on to colonise the world?
Posted in Documentary, The Virtual University
This is a recording of Dr Iain McGilchrist’s lecture entitled The Sovereignty of Truth for the day long symposium, The Future of Humanity, that took place on Saturday 26th October 2024 at the Royal Institution, Mayfair. This event was organised by Channel McGilchrist and The Scientific and Medical Network.
Posted in History, The Virtual University
Arch of Constantine, 315 C.E., Rome Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris, Dr. Steven Zucker. Created by Beth Harris and Steven Zucker.
Posted in History, The Virtual University
History Hit’s Tristan Hughes was given special access to the ‘World of Stonehenge exhibition’ at the British Museum to speak to the team responsible for the discovery of a 5000 year-old chalk cylinder and explore its fascinating story.
Posted in Europe, History, The Virtual University
