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How colour changed our way of seeing

Internationally renowned designer Riccardo Falcinelli reveals the surprising history of how colour came to define the way we see the world around us.
08 Dec 2022
A person smiling with eyes closed, covered in vibrant powder colors during a festival. The background is blurred, enhancing the focus on the colorful splashes on the face and clothing.
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100 years of British broadcasting

Broadcast historian David Hendy looks back on 100 years of the BBC and reflects on how BBC broadcasting came to be such a central part of the British Christmas experience.
15 Dec 2022
A group of children, sitting and lying on a carpeted floor, watch an old-fashioned TV with a sense of excitement. The black-and-white image showcases their captivated expressions and relaxed posture in a cozy living room setting.
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Journeys through food, faith and culture

Writer and restaurant critic Jimi Famurewa looks through the lens of food, faith, and culture to explore what it means to be Black, African, and British today.
10 Nov 2022
A diverse group of people sit around a wooden table set with a variety of dishes, including corn, greens, and meats. They are clinking glasses for a toast, creating a celebratory and joyful atmosphere.
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Edible economics

Celebrated economist Ha-Joon Chang argues that our economic diet is as unhealthy and bland as eighties cuisine, and needs an injection of new thinking and diverse flavour to better nourish society.
27 Oct 2022
An assortment of Korean side dishes on a wooden table, including yellow pickles, kimchi, leafy greens, purple cabbage, fermented soybeans, paste, boiled eggs, dried fish, and green vegetables. Each dish is served in a separate bowl.
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Three centuries of the RSA

What can the RSA’s history tell us about what it takes to make change happen? Join us to celebrate ‘Arts and Minds’, the acclaimed new official history of the RSA, with author, Anton Howes.
12 Jul 2022
Column with "The Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts Manufactures & Commerce" written on it. A person in a green jacket enters a building with ornate interior details visible.
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Can we be free in the age of the internet?

How can we protect our right to think freely against the vast influence of the internet? Human rights lawyer Susie Alegre explores the long history and current state of the struggle to set our minds free.
23 Jun 2022
A person uses a digital kiosk with facial recognition technology. The screen displays a face within a rectangular frame. Nearby, there's a menu and a transparent food display. The person touches the screen, possibly completing a transaction.
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How we rebuild in the wake of disaster

How do we heal when the worst happens? Disaster response expert Lucy Easthope joins former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams to share stories of human resilience and compassion in the face of catastrophe.
28 Apr 2022
A person wearing blue medical scrubs gently holds the hand of an older individual, conveying a sense of care and support. Both are seated against a soft, neutral background.
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Artificial intelligence: the creative edge

How should schools respond to AI? Alex Soulsby calls for a greater focus on the arts to help students develop their creativity, critical thinking, adaptability and emotional intelligence.
19 May 2023 Alex Soulsby
A group of students in a classroom wear aprons while working on clay sculptures. A teacher stands in the middle, assisting them. Colorful masks hang from the ceiling. The students focus on shaping their clay pieces on a table.
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Last word: brand

What lies beneath the surface in a world awash with logos?
26 Sep 2022 Sairah Ashman
Colorful, geometric isometric text art displaying the word "BRAND." The letters are outlined in multiple colors, including orange, blue, purple, yellow, and green, with floating squares around them on a white background.
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The generations game

The stereotypes that limit us when we think about age groups.
13 Jun 2022 Bobby Duffy
Dominoes with various black symbols, including a peace sign, smiley face, roller skate, apple, phone, and crossed-out icons, are arranged on a green surface. Some pieces form an L shape in the background.