What can we learn from an archaeologist about hygiene? How did Italy use product design to pull itself out of post-war economic depression? Who was King Richard II's role model?
Find answers to these questions and many more in our library of short taster sessions, produced by tutors teaching this autumn on our Weekly Oxford Worldwide (WOW) programme.
Art and design historian Philippa Joseph examines three classic Italian designs - the Olivetti Lettera 22 typewriter, the Necchi Mirella sewing machine, and the Grillo telephone.
How is writing for children different from writing for adults? Dr Nicky Brown explains.
Spend 5 minutes with Dr Toby Martin and examine a bronze belt plate from the late fifth/early sixth century.
Accompany tutor Stefania Nini as she leads us through the basics of Italian language and culture.
Keith Hopper reflects on the importance of screens within popular culture and how the nature of the big screen experience itself is beginning to change.
Learn how to order a drink at a Greek cafenio with this short presentation from Virginia Villioti.
In this short talk, Dr Meade McCloughan gives a brief overview of the young Marx and Engels and their work, 'The German Ideology'.
Are Jaffa Cakes cakes or biscuits? Dr Doug Bamford explains the tax implications and the important questions we as citizens should consider.
Sheila Ephraim examines the rich symbolism depicted in a late-medieval panel painting.
Dr Ben Grant reflects on the rise in interest in literature, and specifically poetry, during the pandemic.
Ann Lyon explains the importance of the Representation of the People Act 1918 and how it reformed the electoral system in Great Britain and Ireland.
Practice speaking some introductory Spanish greetings in this five-minute talk from Ms Rosa Arias-Yague.
Trevor Mostyn provides a brief history of Islam and democracy in the Middle East.
Dr Edward Clarke explores the 'fascinating difficulty' of making poetry.
Discover the difference between English and French intonation in this short talk from Odile Rimbert.
Sample our lower intermediate French language course with this ten-minute talk from Danae Lemos Theologis.
Iron age combs? Bronze age tweezers? Join archaeologist Jennifer Foster to explore personal hygiene - from the earliest hominids up to the medieval period.
Take a quick tour of the rich language and culture of Iran with Dr Abdi Rafiee.
Ângela Sarmento-Dingsdale introduces her beginner's Portuguese language course in this 10-minute talk.
Dr Stewart Tolley introduces you to some of the key figures from the 'forgotten' 18th century.
Dr Julia Weckend raises the question of human nature and asks who is right - the optimists or the pessimists?
Carl Schoenfeld provides a short introduction to screenplays - where to find them, how to read them and why you should.
Using the French national anthem as a guide, Dr Kate Watson explains how relevant the French Revolution is today.
