ONLINE Lectures

Immerse yourself in a world of art, culture, history and more...
all from the comfort of your own home.

Online, one-hour at a time, new lectures are held on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays of each week.

Can't make the lecture time below? Don't worry... you can ‘Watch on Demand’ for 30 days after the lecture is broadcast!

  • Gian Lorenzo Bernini

    The Choreography of Sculpture

    | Kate Bolton-Porciatti |

    Immerse yourself in the remarkable life and mesmerising work of the Italian artistic genius that pioneered the dynamic Baroque style of sculpture.  

  • Florentine Fashion

    Gucci, Pucci and Salvatore Ferragamo

    | Dr Anna Lebovic |

    How did Florence become one of the world's great cities of style? Find out with this fascinating look at three legendary Florentine fashion houses. 

  • Isfahan

    The Jewel of Persia

    | Dr Lauren Mackay |

    Discover Isfahan - the city rich in history and heritage, which captivated conquerors and poets and once rivalled the great cities of Europe. 

  • Away in a Manger

    Nativity Scenes in Italian Art & Music

    | Kate Bolton-Porciatti |

    Join us for our special Christmas lecture - a free seasonal gift from Academy Travel - as we explore how artists have dramatised and elaborated upon the Biblical narrative.