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Extant manuscripts, early library catalogues, lists of loans and wills are key witnesses for better understanding the mathematical practices and innovations in different milieux at the end of the Middle Ages. A systematic exploration of those sources unravels intellectual exchanges, scientific practices and methods. They also allow to delineate ‘communities of learning', composed of scholars versed in similar readings and practices. Those networks of medieval scholars, fostered by the university system and collegial institutions, catalysed the rapid development of new approaches or adaptations in the scientia stellarum, astronomy and astrology, an active branch of mathematics at that time. This lecture looks at how astronomical practices have been shaped by those communities at the end of the Middle Ages. More particularly, I will focus on a group of fourteenth-century Oxonian scholars sharing a same background and interest in astronomy and astrology. Modern historiography has mainly focused on the so-called calculatores, eclipsing the scientific activities of this circle of astronomers and astrologers. The practices of this group also allows us to better understand the earliest phase of reception of continental astronomical adaptations in England. This community also raises the question of the complementary practices between astronomy and astrology, and the growing specialisation of scholars in one or the other of these disciplines.This lecture was recorded by Dr Laure Miolo on 18 October 2023 at Barnard's Inn Hall, LondonThe transcript and downloadable versions of the lecture are available from the Gresham College website:https://www.gresham.ac.uk/watch-now/Gresham College has offered free public lectures for over 400 years, thanks to the generosity of our supporters. There are currently over 2,500 lectures free to access. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn from some of the greatest minds. To support Gresham's mission, please consider making a donation: https://gresham.ac.uk/support/Website:  https://gresham.ac.ukTwitter:  https://twitter.com/greshamcollegeFacebook: https://facebook.com/greshamcollegeInstagram: https://instagram.com/greshamcollegeSupport the show

Alexander III of Macedon posed as the ‘Son of Zeus', but followed the advice of his biological father, King Philip II, to get out of Macedon and “seek a kingdom equal to yourself”. Between 336 and 323 BC, Alexander the Great created the largest empire the Middle East had known. Macedonian expansionism had begun under Philip II, with his son Alexander II picking up and honing the armed forces created by his father. But where Philip's strategic aims were to dominate all of Greece and Western Asia Minor, Alexander's sight was set on bringing the Persian Empire to heel. And as he moved from sieges and massacres to battle after victorious battle, his ambitions grew further – the conquest of Afghanistan and India. How did he keep his Macedonian and Greek companions motivated? Without him to lead, they did not know how to get back? Dr Andrew Fear, Lecturer in Ancient History at the University of Manchester, joins Paul and Beatrice to tell us about the strategies of Alexander. An Oxonian, he has a spate of publications on Alexander and on warfare in Antiquity, with contributions to the Cambridge History of Greek and Roman Warfare (CUP 2007) and to the forthcoming Cambridge History of Strategy, co-edited by Beatrice, and Isabelle Duyvesteyn. He is co-editor with Dr Jamie Wood of A Companion to Isidore of Seville (Brill, 2015).

‘Surely Norway has been made as a playground for the people of other countries, but especially for Englishmen.' (Joseph Phythian, 1877)This week's podcast tells how the tourism industry in Norway was given a kick-start by hordes of Englishmen fleeing the packaged tours and sweaty piazzas of Italy and Greece. From the middle of the 19th century, the newly-wealthy middle class of Britain invaded Norway. With them came their poetry collections, bottled porter, and jars of pickles. And they set about making the Norwegian wilds into a holiday destination fit for an Englishman. However, when they came face to face with Norway's flattened class structure, it made them insecure. In the rural farm owners – a class of proud and independent people – they met their match.CONTACTTwitter: @northbynorwayMail: northbynorway@gmail.comEpisode photoThe opulent Hardanger Hotel in Odda, built to cater for the flood of British tourists exploring Norway's West Country.Photographer: Unknown. Owner: Norsk folkemuseum. Licence: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0)Music 00:00 North by Norway written on GarageBand by Andrew J. Boyle, adapting the Norwegian folksong ‘I Ola-dalom, i Ola-tjønn'03:25 Cattle Call Edvard Grieg, op. 66 version arranged on GarageBand by Andrew J. Boyle09:30 Land of Hope and Glory Edward Elgar, words by A. C. Benson. Sung by Clara Butt, retrieved from Wikipedia Commons 10:55 Halling Edward Grieg, op. 17, no. 7 performed on GarageBand by Andrew J. Boyle 13:35 Don't Dilly Dally on the Way Fred W. Leigh and Charles Collinsarranged and performed on GarageBand by Andrew J. BoyleSourcesJohan Bøgh, Fra Bergenskanten (From Bergen and its Surrounds) (Bergen: Ed. B. Giertsens forl., 1888) Peter Fjågesund and Ruth A. Symes, The Northern Utopia: British Perspectives of Norway in the Nineteenth Century (Amsterdam & New York: Rodopi, 2003) J. C. Phythian, Scenes of Travel in Norway (London: Cassell, Petter & Gilpin, 1877) Frederick Metcalfe, The Oxonian in Thelemarken; or Notes of Excursions in that Country, (London: Hurst and Blackett, 1858. First edition, 1856) J. Ross Browne, The Land of Thor (New York: Harper & brothers, 1867) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With a passion for nature and his recent Presidential Appointment to the North American Wetlands Conservation Council and the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act Advisory Group, Alex Littlejohn's love for the outdoors is clearly reflected in the fabric of his life. With degrees from MSU and experience working as an intern for the Corps of Engineers, the State Director for the Nature Conservancy in Mississippi sits down with Marshall to discuss nature, his Presidential Appointment and his early life as an Oxonian.Marshall Ramsey, a nationally recognized editorial cartoonist, shares his cartoons and travels the state as Mississippi Today's Editor-At-Large. He's also host of a "Now You're Talking" on MPB Think Radio and "Conversations" on MPB TV, and is the author of several books. Marshall is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and a 2019 recipient of the University of Tennessee Alumni Professional Achievement Award. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Larry Sanders is a living legend. New York born and raised, Larry moved to Oxford fifty years ago and can now safely call himself an Oxonian. Health Spokesperson for the Green Party of England and Wales, Larry's extensive career spans academia, social work and politics. He has recently been heavily involved with Democrats Abroad, supporting his brother Bernie on his US Presidential campaign. Here, Larry expands upon his life and career, and provides some fascinating insight into modern political culture.

We look at the phenomenon of the post-factory nib technician. Are they just meeting a need from customers who increasingly buy their fountain pens online? Or are nib technicians a stopgap for dealing with manufacturers with inadequate QC?    The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania You can always email us at thenibsection@gmail.com  Go like us on Facebook!  Follow us on Twitter and Instagram    This episode features Chuck (@entree3000_), Sharyn (@sharynzha), Tav (@nunc_est_scubendi) and Diana (@thegrynne). Our guest this episode is Anabelle Hiller (@stringsandpedals).      FORMAT   00:42—WWAWW   Chuck: Aurora Optima Sole B w/ Robert Oster Ng Special ‘16  Diana: Pilot Kakuno Demonstrator Raden (custom) w/ Montblanc Egyptian Blue  Sharyn: Pilot Metal Falcon Burgundy SF w/ Sailor Oku-yama  Tav: Parker Vacuumatic Jr. Black 3B w/ Lamy Black     04:58—Feedback and News    Chuck, Sharyn and Di will be recording live at the Sydney Pen Show 2019    06:38—Tuned to Order    08:26—Interview: Anabelle Hiller, Nib Technician    Anabelle on IG is @stringsandpedals  Episode 30 - The Hand Senses More Than the Eye Can See  Appelboom  John Sorowka is Oxonian on FPN  “Recently a debate has arisen within the dutch goldsmith community as to what makes one a master goldsmith. “ - @stringsandpedals  “Why Calathea Makes the Most Beautiful Decorative Houseplant” - Bloomspace    34:29—Tuned to Order (continued)    Nibs.com  Nibsmith  Pensive Pens    1:04:58—Recommendations    Greek yoghurt  Lean on Me,  José James French Cooking Academy  Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Cream    1:09:48—Thanks and Credits    Producer: Chuck Montano, Sharyn Zha, Diana Dai. Recording and editing: Diana Dai.  Special guest: Anabelle Hiller.  Music: Michael Pearce.  Logo: Will H. Smith.  Logo artwork: Melissa Graf. 

Slightly late for August, and with very little yarn content. Plenty of tea and Sherlock Holmes, and I get to say the words “Oxonian” (once), “Cantabridgian” (once), and “Queer” (a whole bunch of times). A Few Words as of Greeting [VALL] The Adventure of Shoscombe Old Place at Read Sherlock Queer Street entry at Wikipedia […]

Shannon Richardson Shannon is from Columbia, South Carolina. She has been an Oxonian since 2004. Shannon is the founder of

Shannon Richardson Shannon is from Columbia, South Carolina. She has been an Oxonian since 2004. Shannon is the founder of

James Benmore (Kellogg), Samantha Shannon (St Anne's) and Sam Thompson (St Anne's) talk about their work as writers. Chaired by Dr Clare Morgan (Kellogg), author and Director of the Master of Studies in Creative Writing. Whether you're an aspiring author or simply a fan of contemporary fiction, join us for this engaging session as our panel of Oxonian authors share their stories, motivations and top tips on getting published. This event will celebrate three talented local debut authors. James Benmore's first novel, Dodger, was published by Heron in 2013 and follows the story of Jack Dawkins, better known as the Artful Dodger from Oliver Twist. Samantha Shannon has recently completed a degree in English language and literature at Oxford and signed a book deal with Bloomsbury in 2012. The Bone Season is the first in a series of seven novels. Dr Sam Thompson is a lecturer at St. Anne's College, whose first novel Communion Town was longlisted for the Man Booker Prize in 2012.

The University of Oxford has a rich sporting heritage and many links with the foundation and evolution of the modern Olympics. Professor Simon Lee examins the role of Oxonians as athletes and administrators within this global phenomenon.

The University of Oxford has a rich sporting heritage and many links with the foundation and evolution of the modern Olympics. Professor Simon Lee examins the role of Oxonians as athletes and administrators within this global phenomenon.