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Roman funerary monuments
History & The Arts

Roman funerary monuments

...introduction to this album. Fragments as clues Thousands of ancient inscriptions survive in Rome; what do they tell us? Cemeteries in the Roman world How ancient Romans buried and commemorated their dead outside the city walls. Funerary monuments How the style of a memorial can indicate a lot about the deceased’s status and identity. Epitaphs and sculptures How tombs...
Power and people in ancient Rome
History & The Arts

Power and people in ancient Rome

...introduction to this album. The Colosseum of Rome The most impressive structure in ancient Rome Roman amphitheatres How Roman theatres evolved from informal spaces to formal monumentalised structures. Glorifying Rome How ancient Roman entertainment venues symbolized the power and might of Rome’s ruling dynasties. Audience Entertaining and impressing large numbers of...
The Final Cut
History & The Arts

The Final Cut

...introduction to this album. What does a video editor do? Ben Harrex describes what is expected of a video editor. Cutting footage Essentially the most powerful tool in the edit suite is 'the cut', it can change the mood of the picture. Dissolving transitions Usually the dissolve is used to show a connection between two locations, Ben Harrex demonstrates how the dissolve...
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The Large Hadron Collider
Science, Maths & Technology

The Large Hadron Collider

...introduction to this album The world's most complicated machine A basic description of what the LHC is, how particle collisions will be detected and what physicists hope to discover The re-launch of the LHC An explosion in the beam tunnel caused a major setback. Accelerator scientists examine what went wrong and outline how the beam gathers speed, ready for collision The...
Planetary science
Science, Maths & Technology

Planetary science

...introduction to this album. The Nature of Impacts What happens when an asteroid crashes into a planet? Geologists investigate the causes of the Reis crater in Germany. The Formation of Craters When an asteroid penetrates the Earth's surface, it incredible temperatures and shockwaves transform the landscape. Reconstructing the Impact The devastation caused in just 5...
Seven Wonders of the Microbe World
Science, Maths & Technology

Seven Wonders of the Microbe World

...introduction to microbiology, by examining the impact microbes have had on humans through a historical perspective, from Egyptian times to the present day... History of Beer In this video we look at the origins of beer and brewing in Ancient Egypt, and the role microbes play in the process. Black Death This video looks at the microbial origins of the Black Death. Food...
Darwin and Inheritance
Science, Maths & Technology

Darwin and Inheritance

...introduction to this album. Darwin's Burning Question Darwin's Theory of Evolution lacked a credible explanation for characteristics which skipped generations. Mendel and Heredity The story of Mendel who in the 1850's observed hereditary patterns in plants such as the pea. Galapagos Darwin travels to Galapagos Islands and is confused by the variations within species such...
The Arts Past and Present: Diva
History & The Arts

The Arts Past and Present: Diva

...introduction to this album Catherine Rogers: future diva? Introducing Catherine Rogers, aspiring operatic diva Learning the aria Catherine works with her tutor on an aria from The Marriage of Figaro Honing acting skills Working with a director to develop stagecraft and performance skills The performance Catherine’s first performance as The Countess Reaction to the...