Periodic Tales

Author Hugh Aldersey-Williams, historian of science Jo Hedesan and
chemist Peter Battle discuss the ways in which the elements
continue to inspire us today 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 is 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.