Royal Institution Christmas Lectures

Name: Royal Institution Christmas Lectures
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1966
Rating: 5.1

1966 5.1

The Royal Institution Christmas Lectures are a series of lectures on a single topic, which have been held at the Royal Institution in London each year since 1825. The lectures present scientific subjects to a general audience, including young people, in an informative and entertaining manner. Michael Faraday initiated the first Christmas Lecture series in 1825. This came at a time when organised education for young people was scarce. Faraday presented a total of nineteen series in all.

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