General Sir Patrick Sanders KCB CBE DSO, former Chief of the General Staff Date/Time: Thursday 13 February 2025, 5.30pm Venue: Curtis Auditorium, Herschel Building, Newcastle University All our events remain …
February 2025
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“Surviving Black Hawk Down” is a compelling three-part documentary series that premiered on Netflix on February 10, 2025. This series offers an in-depth exploration of the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu, …
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CultureFilm & TV
Experimenter (2015) – A Deep Dive into the Psychological Drama
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinReleased in 2015, Experimenter is a thought-provoking biographical drama that delves into the life and controversial experiments of Stanley Milgram, the renowned social psychologist best known for his obedience studies. …
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Dinis Sousa, born in 1988, is a distinguished Portuguese conductor whose dynamic career has garnered international acclaim. As of 2025, he holds the position of Principal Conductor with the Royal …
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Víkingur Ólafsson: The Visionary Pianist of Our Time
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinVíkingur Ólafsson is one of the most celebrated pianists of the modern era. Known for his intellectual approach, technical brilliance, and unique interpretations, he has redefined the art of classical …
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Elisabeth Leonskaja is one of the most revered pianists of the late 20th and early 21st centuries, known for her profound interpretations, technical brilliance, and unwavering dedication to classical music. …
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Piano Greats – Elisabeth Leonskaja plays Beethoven
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinMysterious. Transcendent. Songfully, with utmost feeling. Who’s on stage Legendary pianist Elisabeth Leonskaja. She wowed us with Beethoven’s ‘Emperor’ piano concerto alongside Royal Northern Sinfonia in September 2023. We’re ecstatic …
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Buildings & Palaces
The Black Friar in Newcastle: A Historic Landmark of Medieval Heritage
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinIntroduction The Black Friar in Newcastle is one of the city’s most significant historical landmarks, deeply rooted in medieval history and religious tradition. Located near the city center, it is …
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Introduction Nian (年) is a legendary creature deeply embedded in Chinese folklore, particularly associated with the origins of Chinese New Year traditions. The story of Nian has been passed down …
Stanley Milgram and the Experimenter: Understanding Obedience to Authority Stanley Milgram was an American social psychologist best known for his groundbreaking experiments on obedience to authority. His studies, conducted in …
Epic. Spine tingling. Here’s Johnny! Who’s playing What is it about Iceland? A tiny country that’s managed to produce artists like Björk, Sigur Rós, Ólafur Arnalds and incredible Eurovision act, …
Introduction The Dominican Friars, officially known as the Order of Preachers (Ordo Praedicatorum, OP), is a Catholic religious order founded in the early 13th century by Saint Dominic de Guzmán. …