
Stephen Pumfrey
Senior Lecturer in the History of Science at Lancaster University
5 episodes
Appears in multiple episodes with: Lisa Jardine
Covers topics in categories such as:
SciencePhilosophyRoyal SocietyHistory of scienceSocial history of the United Kingdom1660 establishments in EnglandLearned societies of the United Kingdom, Members of the International Council for Science, Members of the International Science Council, National academies of sciences, Non-profit organisations based in London, Organisations based in London with royal patronage, Organizations associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, Professional associations based in the United Kingdom, Scientific organizations established in 1660Western esotericismHeuristicsNatural philosophy
Baconian Science
Melvyn Bragg and guests Patricia Fara, Stephen Pumfrey and Rhodri Lewis discuss the Jacobean lawyer, political fixer and alleged founder of modern science Francis Bacon.
2 April 2009
Also featuring: Patricia Fara, Rhodri Lewis
The Royal Society
Melvyn Bragg discusses how the formation of the Royal Society heralded the dawning of a new scientific era in the 17th century.
23 March 2006
Also featuring: Lisa Jardine, Michael Hunter
ScienceSocial history of the United KingdomLearned societies of the United Kingdom, Members of the International Council for Science, Members of the International Science Council, National academies of sciences, Non-profit organisations based in London, Organisations based in London with royal patronage, Organizations associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, Professional associations based in the United Kingdom, Scientific organizations established in 16601660 establishments in EnglandRoyal SocietyAlchemy
Melvyn Bragg discusses the pursuit of Alchemy, its history and legacy. What ideas could transform base metals into gold?
24 February 2005
Also featuring: Peter Forshaw, Lauren Kassell