The Power of the Word: Amulets in Islam.
A public lecture by Venetia Porter
given on 15 February 2011.
Venetia Porter is Curator of Islamic Art in the Middle East Department
at the British Museum.
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Astrolabes in Cultural Context.
A public lecture by Dr. Silke Ackermann
given on 8 March 2011.
Silke Ackermann is Curator of European and Islamic scientific
instruments at the British Museum.
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lecture lasts for about 52 minutes.