Watch Royal Institution Christmas Lectures (1966) Online!
The Royal Institution Christmas Lectures are a series of lectures on a single topic, which have been held at the Royal Institution in London each year since 1825. The lectures present scientific subjects to a general audience, including young people, in an informative and entertaining manner. Michael Faraday initiated the first Christmas Lecture series in 1825. This came at a time when organised education for young people was scarce. Faraday presented a total of nineteen series in all.
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Episode 1 - Where Do I Come From?
Release Date: 2018-12-26Professor Alice Roberts meets our ancient ancestral family, from armadillos to sharks, and discovers our true place in the tree of life. With 4D scanning, giant origami and a ukulele, they will explore evolution like never before.
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Episode 2 - What Makes Me Human?
Release Date: 2018-12-27Professor Alice Roberts explores the story of human evolution, revealing how a humble African ape became a successful global species.
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Episode 3 - What Makes Me, Me?
Release Date: 2018-12-28Professor Alice Roberts explores what makes each of us totally unique and celebrates the incredible diversity we see in humans across the globe.