The Ramsay Centre Podcast
The Ramsay Centre
Ready to delve deeper into the “great conversation” of Western Civilisation? Join us as we hear from prominent international and local speakers from all walks of life, including the arts, politics, academia, and business.
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Oct 19, 2021 • 1h 1min
The Ramsay Centre Podcast: "Istanbul, Constantinople, Byzantium – the Queen of Cities" An exclusive lecture by Bettany Hughes OBE
In the sixth Ramsay Lecture for 2021, world-famous historian, author and broadcaster, Professor Bettany Hughes OBE, takes us on ‘dazzling historical journey through the many incarnations of one of the world’s greatest cities’ – Istanbul. In her lecture, Istanbul, Constantinople, Byzantium – the Queen of Cities, Professor Hughes draws upon her in-depth research, shares new archaeological discoveries, ancient stories and geographic insights to illuminate Istanbul’s past as the cradle of civilisation formerly known as both Constantinople and Byzantium. Bettany discusses the various cultures, religions, and peoples that have inhabited and blended the city over time. She examines the introduction of Christianity and the Ottoman take-over whilst delving deeply into the city’s proud history of asylum and its record on social justice. Please join us on this journey through a city that is known as the gateway between the East and the West.
Sep 28, 2021 • 58min
The Ramsay Centre Podcast: The sensible centre: can it hold? In conversation with award-winning journalist Chris Uhlmann
In the fifth Ramsay Lecture for 2021, Ramsay Centre CEO Professor Simon Haines interviews Chris Uhlmann about Australia’s response to COVID-19, and what it reveals about our politics, Federation, media, and leadership and its possible long-term effect on our future generations.
Sep 7, 2021 • 32min
The Ramsay Centre Podcast: Great Books of the Western Canon – Podcast 13 – Aeschylus’ The Oresteia: The Eumenides
Aug 25, 2021 • 57min
The Ramsay Centre Podcast: The Last Straw: has Covid-19 finally broken freedom’s back? Lord Daniel Hannan in conversation with Professor Simon Haines
In the fourth Ramsay Lecture for 2021, Ramsay Centre CEO Professor Simon Haines interviews Lord Daniel Hannan where they discuss and answer the question “The Last Straw: has Covid-19 finally broken freedom’s back?”
Jul 14, 2021 • 28min
The Ramsay Centre Podcast: Great Books of the Western Canon – Podcast 12 – Aeschylus' The Oresteia: The Libation Bearers
Jun 26, 2021 • 34min
The Ramsay Centre Podcast: Great Books of the Western Canon – Podcast 11 - Aeschylus' The Oresteia: Agamemnon
Jun 3, 2021 • 49min
The Ramsay Centre Podcast: Why are we so rich - Prof Deirdre McCloskey, University of Illinois at Chicago
Prof Deirdre McCloskey, University of Illinois at Chicago discusses why Liberalism and not investment or exploitation or Christianity made us rich.
May 4, 2021 • 1h 1min
The Ramsay Centre Podcast: Why Liberalism Failed - Prof Patrick Deneen in conversation with Dr Stephen McInerney
Prof Patrick Deneen discusses his latest book, Why Liberalism Failed, highlighting issues that are facing the west and our democracies.
Apr 20, 2021 • 17min
The Ramsay Centre Podcast: ABC Radio Newcastle Drive program: Paul Turton discusses Western Civilisation with Ramsay Centre CEO Professor Simon Haines
Feature interview with Centre CEO Professor Simon Haines on Western Civilisation. What is it? What are its notable achievements? Why is it worth studying?
Apr 7, 2021 • 59min
The Ramsay Centre Podcast: Margaret Thatcher: Lord Charles Moore in conversation with the Hon John Howard OM AC
In the first Ramsay Lecture for 2021, former Australian Prime Minister John Howard interviews Lord Charles Moore, the authorised biographer of former UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
