Online talks
Our online talks programme originated in 2020, the result of the pandemic, yet quickly established itself as a popular year-round product in its own right. We have continued to run a programme of enlightening, entertaining and intellectually stimulating series ever since.
How we understand the history and culture of a specific subject can be determined by the age at which we were first exposed to it; the online series offer fresh perspectives on a range of topics, both familiar and unexpected. They provide a showcase to our expert speakers that goes beyond tour-leading to the heart of current scholarship. Watch live from the privacy of your own home and participate in the Q&A sessions that follow each talk or watch at your leisure for two months following the end of each series. The online series also make excellent gifts.
Featured online talks
Catch up on past series
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Rose was very well-informed and a lovely character to have on the tour. She mixed well and was very willing to answer questions. She and the Tour Manager made an excellent team. "
Walking to Santiago - On foot for selected sections of the pilgrims’ way
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Being shown round Villa Cicogna Mozzoni by the current owner was a particular pleasure. "
Gardens & Villas of the Italian Lakes - Como and Maggiore
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Being granted access to private collections, I saw keyboard instruments I had never heard of before, and heard them played, so I was delighted! "
Historic Musical Instruments - Museums and private collections in northern Italy, with recitals
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Our lecturer was excellent – deeply knowledgeable but patient and informative in responding to questions. "
West Coast Architecture - A century of building in Arizona and California
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We saw a lot. It was well organised and ran quite smoothly. I always love finding out 'how much I don't know'… a treasure of MRT tours. "
Bauhaus - The birth of modern architecture and design