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Royal Institution Christmas Lectures (1966)

1966-01-04 · 1h 0m · EN
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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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Peter WothersPeter WothersSelf - PresenterAlison WoollardAlison WoollardSelf - PresenterDanielle GeorgeDanielle GeorgeHerself - PresenterAoife McLysaghtAoife McLysaghtSelf - PresenterProfessor Jonathan Van-TamProfessor Jonathan Van-TamHimself - PresenterKevin FongKevin FongSelf - PresenterAlice RobertsAlice RobertsSelf - PresenterHannah FryHannah FrySelf - PresenterMaggie Aderin-PocockMaggie Aderin-PocockSelf - PresenterHelen CzerskiHelen CzerskiHerself - PresenterTara ShineTara ShineHerself - PresenterChris van TullekenChris van TullekenHimself

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What is Royal Institution Christmas Lectures about?

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.

How long is Royal Institution Christmas Lectures?

Royal Institution Christmas Lectures has a runtime of 60 minutes.