Periodic Tales
The chemical elements, the fundamental ingredients of all matter, have fascinated people for centuries. Their stories have been richly described in Hugh Aldersey-Williams’ bestselling book, Periodic Tales, which forms the basis for a major exhibition curated by Compton Verney Art Gallery.

Hugh Aldersey-Williams will be joined by historian of science Jo Hedesan (Wellcome Trust Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Oxford) and chemist Peter Battle (Professor of Chemistry, University of Oxford) to discuss the ways in which the elements continue to inspire and fascinate us in an event supported by Compton Verney, the Department of Chemistry and TORCH.

The discussion will be followed by a drinks reception. All welcome and free to attend. Booking is required, please visit the Eventbrite page to book.
Date: 18 September 2015, 16:15
Venue: Venue to be announced
Speakers: Hugh Aldersey-Williams, Jo Hedesan (University of Oxford), Peter Battle (University of Oxford)
Organising department: The Oxford Research Centre in the Humanities (TORCH)
Organiser: Hannah Penny (University of Oxford, Humanities Division)
Organiser contact email address: hannah.penny@humanities.ox.ac.uk
Part of: Humanities and Science
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Booking required?: Required
Booking url: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/periodic-tales-tickets-17440301411
Cost: Free
Audience: Public
Editor: Hannah Penny