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A collection of the most watched History of Ideas animations.
The Fourth Revolution—Historian Justin Champion on Francis Bacon
What is the Fourth Revolution and how will it change our attitude to the world?
The Antikythera Mechanism—Archaeologist Matt Pope on tools and human evolution
Learn about the story of the discovery of the mysterious Antikythera Mechanism.
Kant's Axe—Theologian Giles Fraser on Moral character
Is it ever morally acceptable to tell a lie?
The Life You Can Save—Lawyer Harry Potter on Morality and the Law
Is there a difference between a child dying in a far off land and a child dying nearby?
Feminine Beauty: A social construct?—Historian Simon Schaffer on Beauty and Evolution
Simone de Beauvoir: Resistance to male stereotypes of beauty can mean greater equality.
Diotima’s Ladder: From Lust to Morality—Philosopher Angie Hobbs on Beauty and Morality
Is lust just one rung on the ladder to a higher appreciation of beauty?
The Free Will Defence: A Good God vs The Problem of Evil—Theologian Giles Fraser on Religious Freedom
We live in a world festering with evil. How could a good God allow this problem of evil?
The Trolley Problem—Neuro-psychologist Paul Broks on Morality and the Brain
Is sacrificing one life to save the lives of many others the best possible outcome?
The Golden Ratio: Possibly the best rectangle in the world—Vicky Neale on the Mathematics of Beauty
Find out more about the Golden Ratio.
Rewiring the Brain—Writer Tom Chatfield: Has technology rewired our brains?
Do you worry that screen-based devices are rewiring your brain?
The Is / Ought Problem—Philosopher Angie Hobbs on the Value of Conscience
Do you draw conclusions from how things are to think about how things should be?
The Big Bang—Astronomer Carole Mundell on the Big Bang
How did the universe begin? It’s tempting to believe that it didn’t, but is that likely?
