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The Sistine tapestries
Lisa Jardine reflects on the extraordinary tapestries in London for the Pope's visit.
Book Choice
Book-lover Lisa Jardine muses on her latest conversion to the e-book.
Memory and recall
Lisa Jardine reflects on memory and muses at her newly acquired facility to recite Horace.
Reputation Building
Lisa Jardine reflects on how reputations are won and lost.
Women Behaving Badly
A weekly reflection on a topical issue.
A History of Fireworks
Lisa Jardine reflects on the history and political significance of fireworks.
A Pioneering Scientist
Lisa Jardine reflects on the colourful career of the founder of the British Museum.
New Old Fashioned
Lisa Jardine reflects on changing fashions in architecture over the last four centuries.
Endings of Empire
David Cannadine looks back at the ceremonies which marked the end of Britain's empire.
Special Elephants
David Cannadine traces the remarkable history of the Asian elephant.
