Evening events, Talks & lectures, History

Prof Peter Abrahams gives this Heritage Society Festival Lecture about the original Renaissance man's career as an anatomist and his extremely detailed drawings, which came from the study of 23 corpses that the artist personally dissected. Prof Abrahams discusses how the unique concepts found in these ancient renderings…

The man with the jet black hair from Coast talks about his new book and TV series, all about those horn-hatted warriors from overseas.

Rebecca Goldstein ponders the conflict between literature and moral philosophy and whether or not literature is more adept at engendering moral advances than dear old Plato might have imagined.

The historian and writer discusses her classic autobiography of Mary, Queen of Scots, published more than 40 years ago.

Learn the story of William Wallace and his compatriots as costumed actors bring the Battle of Stirling Bridge to life.

A panel event as part of University of Edinburgh's 'Women in Warfare' conference, featuring novelist Sue Reid Sexton, lecturer and critic Faith Pullin and historian Yvonne McEwen and chaired by historian Jenni Calder.

Big Ideas presents big questions, then lets an expert have a stab at answering it before turning it to the audience for discussion. Brief, informal and relaxed, the pub-based event is open to anyone and everyone.

Borders Writers’ Forum members look to a variety of literary sources, from poetry to prose to history, for discussion on the alluring nature of Scotland.

To celebrate the launch of Nick Haynes new book, Fiona Hyslop MSP (Cabinet Secretary for Cultural and External Affairs) and Ian Walford (Chief Executive, Historic Scotland) talk about the old school campus.

Ahead of June's G8 summit, this series of events brings together international figures from politics, business, academia and the arts to debate migration, resources and culture. Curated by Zamyn in partnership with Accenture, Africa Progress Panel, Barclays, Penguin Books, SOAS, University of London and Tate.

Dr Michael Ward's maps of Everest speak to the modern history of exploration of the mighty tall mountain. Curator Paula Williams takes a look at them on the 60th anniversary of the Everest conquest of Hillary and Norgay.

An annual lecture that looks at the study of Natural Theology in broad terms, with the goal to advance modern theological thought.

Just as it's about to return home, Ed Hodge explores the history of the Ryder Cup from 1921 to the present day.

A presentation, using storytelling, song, dance, film and documents, of stories from the lives of hundreds of Orcadians who, during the 18th and 19th centuries, became servants of the Hudson Bay Company. Devised and directed by Fran Flett Hollinrake.

A look at the iconic photographs, engravings and illustrations that helped to capture Livingstone's time in Africa.

Find out about how Scotland shaped the growth of world football at this informal talk, with Richard McBrearty, Curator of Scottish Football Museum.

A table chat about why the lives of gay people are more likely to be affected by drugs than that of their straight comrades.

Learn how to tell your battalions from your bridges and your companies from your corps at this illustrated talk centring on WWI.