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We are proud of the University of York’s leading The Holbeck Charitable Trust is once again role in establishing and coordinating York Festival delighted to be a Headline Sponsor of York of Ideas. As one of the world’s most distinctive Festival of Ideas. Now in its eighth year, the universities, we are making life-changing Festival continues to go from strength to discoveries and creating new technologies strength. to tackle some of the most pressing global The 2018 programme offers a huge range challenges. Together with our Festival partners, of stimulating and diverse events, talks, we are committed to showcasing the importance performances, exhibitions and workshops. and relevance of ideas and research, and to We congratulate the Festival on its engaging with new and diverse audiences. determination to remain as widely accessible The University is pleased to support the Festival as practicable by staging so many events through the Higher Education Innovation Fund, where entry is free. which facilitates the communication of new As a continuing sponsor, we are proud to knowledge and its benefits to society. support the team’s ambition to develop a Festival which, in time, will become a Deborah Smith mainstay of the national cultural calendar. Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research WELCOME TO YORK FESTIVAL OF IDEAS 2018

IMAGINING THE IMPOSSIBLE

Leonard Cohen Shami Chakrabarti June Sarpong Gavin Esler exhibition page 31 page 65 page 19 page 30

Welcome to the award-winning 2018 York can cause. In that context we are delighted to the future of UK higher education; ‘re-imagining Festival of Ideas – our biggest festival to date. welcome back Michael Morpurgo for an opening the city’, and ‘A Date with History’, our annual From 5 to 17 June we will deliver 200 inspiring night performance of The Mozart Question at collaboration with the French Embassy in the events under the banner of Imagining the York Minster. We also welcome back Gavin Esler, UK. Another highlight will be John Zeppetelli Impossible – with something to interest this time with the ‘How to do good’ philanthropy of the Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal everyone. tour. We are truly honoured to have been chosen discussing the first major Leonard Cohen The 2017 Festival was enjoyed by over 32,000 to host the second of the 2018 BBC Radio 4 Reith exhibition. people, with a further 153,000 listening to our Lectures with distinguished historian Margaret We are indebted to city and national partners opening night on BBC Radio 3 and downloading MacMillan. who help us to deliver a diverse programme festival and BBC podcasts. We also won the 2017 One hundred years on from the campaign for of events to thousands of people from across award for Best Cultural Event or Festival at the women’s suffrage, the Festival programme Yorkshire and beyond. We particularly thank York Culture Awards. Our innovative ‘programme welcomes a range of inspirational women, our donors for their continued support because partnership’ model is evidence of the strong including human rights campaigner Shami without them we could not deliver so many collaboration between the University of York Chakrabarti, broadcaster June Sarpong, events for free to our audience. And we thank our and more than 80 cultural, social and business photo-journalist Alixandra Fazzina and gender audiences who embrace ideas and imagination organisations. equality expert Joan C. Williams, who presents with open minds. The programme includes talks, exhibitions, the inaugural Athena SWAN Gender Equality theatre, music, films, guided walks and Talk. Joan Concannon children’s activities, and is inspired by the Our Focus Days enable us to explore complex Director of York Festival of Ideas idea of celebrating human achievement while issues, such as peace in the Middle East; creating also reflecting on the damage that humans inclusive economies; public trust and robotics; ☞ MAKING THE MOST OF THE FESTIVAL 5 Your guide to using the Festival brochure

OUR FESTIVAL THEMES 6 Explore the range of events on offer

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY GUIDE TO EVENTS 9 Plan which events to attend each day of the Festival

FESTIVAL LAUNCH 11 Michael Morpurgo: The Mozart Question

FAMILY EVENTS 34 A weekend of family fun

EXPLORING YORK 48 Discover something new about our city

FAMILY EVENTS 74 A second weekend of family fun

FESTIVAL FINALE 85 Broadcasters of the Future: New Generation Thinkers

FESTIVAL PARTNERS, SUPPORTERS AND DONORS 89 A huge thank you to our partners and supporters

FIND YOUR VENUE 92 Information is correct at the Venues, maps and information about accessibility time of going to print. Any programme alterations, our full up-to-date programme YOUR FESTIVAL 96 and further details can be found Why not join us? at yorkfestivaloﬁdeas.com. CONTENTS YOUR GUIDE TO USING THE FESTIVAL BROCHURE MAKING THE MOST OF THE FESTIVAL Here are some handy hints for navigating your way through our packed programme of over 200 events and for making the most of your Festival experience.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS FAMILY ACTIVITIES TRAVEL AND TRANSPORT All our events are listed in date order A number of our events are designed for You can plan your journey by public beginning on page nine. If an event runs for families to enjoy. Pages 34, 35, 74 and 75 transport by consulting the York Journey more than one day, full details are given on will give you a flavour of what’s on offer. Planner at yorkshiretravel.net. For the date it begins. To make sure you don’t information on central York car parks visit miss it on another day, you’ll find a reminder VENUES york.gov.uk/parking. Parking facilities at in our ‘There’s still time to catch…’ column, Festival events take place across the city. venues outside the city centre will vary which appears at the end of each date You’ll find a list of venues, information about so please see the venue’s website for section. wheelchair access, as well as maps on pages information. 92 to 95. An icon with a number on each Many of the Festival events take place on the event entry will help you locate your venue University of York’s Campus East and Campus on the map (examples above). West. Car parking is free there after 6pm and on weekends, and frequent bus services run THEMES BOOKING YOUR TICKET To help you find an event that’s right for between the city centre and campus, some To avoid disappointment, you are advised for as little as £2 return. you, all our events are grouped into 16 to check if your chosen event requires a broad themes, such as Exploring York, pre-booked ticket. To reserve your ticket, FOOD AND DRINK Performances and Of Women. You’ll find an simply follow the instructions given for each On the University of York campus, enjoy hot outline of each theme on pages six to eight. event in this brochure. Booking online is and cold snacks at the Ron Cooke Hub or a As you browse our calendar of events, look usually the easiest option. hot meal at the Piazza. Many city venues also out for the coloured tab above each entry have cafés serving refreshments. which tells you which theme it falls under For events ticketed by the Festival Box Office (examples above). (01904 324119), please note the opening times are Monday to Friday, 10am to 2pm.

@YorkFestofIdeas YorkFestivalOfIdeas yorkfestivaloﬁdeas #YorkIdeas 5 EXPLORE THE RANGE OF EVENTS ON OFFER OUR FESTIVAL THEMES All our events are grouped under A Date with 16 broad themes to make it easier for you to identify those of interest to you. History Check out the brief summary of each theme on these pages then look out for Our special Focus Day the matching coloured sticker at the top explores revolutions, while of each event (page 9 onwards). other events reveal the afterlives of medieval kings and the tangled history of war and society. Art and Design A Way with Words From fashion photography to beautifully illuminated Join Eleanor Catton, one Qur’ans, V&A exhibitions to of New Zealand’s top York Design Awards walking contemporary novelists, ﬁ nd tours, we celebrate art and out about language change design in its many forms. and the science of Mary. Shelley’s Frankenstein

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Anglian-era York Learn about York during the four and a half centuries between Roman York and the Viking City. Find out who lived in Alcuin’s York and solve puzzles in the pub.

6 | Our Festival Themes Evolving Society Exploring York Inspiring Focus Days examine the future of higher education, Take a history walking tour re-imagining the city and from Rome to Rowntree, find creating inclusive societies, out about the stories behind while other events explore York’s Solar System Greenway philanthropy and diversity. and explore utopian York with our podcast trail.

Food and Farming Learn how food was kept on the shelves in the Second World War, discover how technology is helping farmers in developing countries, and discuss the story of the cow. Fun for Explorations in Families Science and Spark children’s imaginations with our Harry Potter-inspired Health and Technology day, get crafty at York Explore From artificial intelligence Library and take part in the Wellbeing to environmental DNA, Historic Yorkshire Word Hunt. Learn how singing and cryptocurrency to sustainable Supported by the Shepherd art are good for health electronics, learn how Group. and wellbeing, how social developments in science and prescribing is tackling technology are changing our isolation, and about end of world. life care in prisons. Our Festival Themes | 7 Of Women One hundred years on from Power of the campaign for women’s suffrage, we introduce Politics some inspiring women Join world-class speakers and discuss the road to at our Focus Day on peace equality. in the Middle East, ﬁ nd out about the art of activism and examine notable

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Revealing the Thinking and Performances Ancient World Learning With an array of films, plays Discover something new about and concerts, this year’s Stonehenge, the Egyptians, Take a global tour of the Festival offers something for The Ark Before Noah future of learning, hear and the talented young people all interests and ages, from Epic of Gilgamesh as we travel acting workshops to string back in time to reveal the present their ideas on tackling quartets and French films to ancient world. global challenges and explore the limits of the possible. house music. Sci-Fi Meets the Supernatural

Explore the relationship between science fiction and science fact, find out about amulets and charms, and discover supernatural Shakespeare mash-ups.

8 | Our Festival Themes YOUR DAY-TO-DAY GUIDE TO EVENTS Discovery Zone

Fri 1 and Sat 2 June, 11am to 4pm Parliament Street PRE Free. No ticket required. Find out about some of the exciting FESTIVAL research being carried out in York. With lots of hands-on, interactive activities, this fun event – held right in the heart of the city – is suitable for all EVENTS the family. Why not come along and talk face-to- face with researchers about how their cutting-edge work will improve the world we live in?

Pre Festival Events | 9 Food and Farming York’s Sweet Past: A Dinosaur Called Alan: A taste of success Virtually

T U E S DAY David Harrison

Weekdays throughout the Festival, Tu e s 5 J u n e , 12 . 3 0 p m to 1 p m 11am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm Yo r ks h i re M u s e u m , M u s e u m G a rd e n s Yo r k C a s t l e M u s e u m , E ye o f Yo r k Fre e : N o t i cke t re qu i re d . ( M u s e u m Fre e . N o t i cke t re qu i re d . ( M u s e u m a d m i s s i o n a p p l i e s ) a d m i s s i o n a p p l i e s ) A p a s t r e s i d e n t o f Y o r k s h i r e , a h u g e d i n o s a u r Delve into York’s sweet past and meet our n i c k n a m e d A l a n , t a k e s p r i d e o f p l a c e i n costumed confectioner Mary Ann Craven t h e Y o r k s h i r e M u s e u m ’ s n e w e x h i b i t i o n , on York Castle Museum’s Victorian cobbled Y o r k s h i r e ’ s J u r a s s i c W o r l d. O n l y o n e o f A l a n ’ s 5 street, Kirkgate. Find out how Mary – famous b o n e s r e m a i n s , b u t t h r o u g h v i r t u a l r e a l i t y for her French almonds and boiled sweets t e c h n o l o g y , y o u c a n m e e t a f u l l y r e n d e r e d – became a successful businesswoman in a r e l a t i v e , w a l k a r o u n d i n h i s w o r l d a n d e v e n male orientated Victorian world. Then join us f e e d h i m . C u r a t o r S a r a h K i n g e x p l a i n s h o w JUNE as we bring history to life through your taste w e c a n n o w g e t c l o s e r t o a n i m a l s t h a t buds with confectionery demonstrations in b e c a m e e x t i n c t a r o u n d 6 6 m i l l i o n y e a r s a g o . the studio kitchen.

10 | Tu e s d ay 5 J u n e FESTIVAL LAUNCH Michael Morpurgo: The Mozart Question

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A reporter sent to Venice to interview world-renowned violinist Paolo Levi is told she can ask him anything about his life and career, but on no account must she ask him the Mozart question. But it is Paulo himself who decides that it is time for the truth to be told... Acclaimed author Michael Morpurgo returns to York with a moving performance of his book, The Mozart Question – a remarkable story of friendship and family, truth and secrets, set against the background of the Holocaust. Featuring actress Victoria Moseley, violinist Daniel Pioro, the Storyteller’s Ensemble and narration by Michael, the performance is directed by Simon Reade and interweaves words and music to tell this haunting tale of survival against the odds. Join us for our magnificent Festival launch night, brought to you in collaboration with York Minster and The Ebor Lectures.

Tu e s d ay 5 J u n e | 11 Behind the Wolfson Atmospheric Chemistry- York JEOL Nanocentre- Laboratories- Tues 12 June, 2pm to 2.30pm and 2.30pm Scenes of Science Wed 6, Fri 8 and Wed 13 June, to 3pm; Thurs 14 June, 6pm to 6.30pm 11am to 12 noon and 6.30pm to 7pm Tues 5 to Fri 15 June, various times Visit the largest and best-equipped See a unique electron microscope which Research Centres, University of York laboratories of their kind in the UK and find allows researchers to unlock the mysteries Free tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com out about research into air quality and ozone. of the changing atomic world in chemical 01904 324119 reactions. Have you ever wondered what goes on Biology Teaching Laboratories- York Structural Biology- behind the scenes at world-leading research Wed 6 and Thurs 7 June, 5pm to 6pm centres at the University of York? Here is your and 7pm to 8pm Laboratory- chance to find out. As part of the Festival Come and get hands-on with tiny microbes Tues 12 June, 3pm to 4pm and 4.30pm to they are throwing open their doors for and learn how they influence our lives and 5.30pm guided tours, demonstrations and talks. that of the planet. Learn how scientists use X-ray crystallography From air quality to energy, and next to provide information at atomic resolution generation electronic materials to cancer York Plasma Institute and- for developing chemical treatments for therapies, find out how research carried out Laboratories- human disorders. in York is improving the world we live in. Wed 6 and Wed 13 June, 10.30am to 12 noon and 2pm to 3.30pm Clinical Simulation Unit- Centre for Immunology- Learn about fusion energy, laser-plasma Thurs 14 June, 3pm to 5pm and Infection- interaction and advanced manufacturing. See where health students learn and practise Tues 5, Thurs 7 and Fri 8 June, caring for people at home, on a ward or in 10am to 10.45am and 2pm to 2.45pm Biorenewables Development- high dependency care. Discover how scientists are researching Centre- neglected tropical diseases, as well as Mon 11, Tues 12, Wed 13, Thurs 14 and The Jack Birch Unit, Biology- diseases affecting many millions of people Fri 15 June, 12.30pm to 1.15pm Fri 15 June, 9.30am to 10.30am and in developed countries. Hear about how the Centre uses biology and 11am to 12 noon chemistry to turn plants, wastes and microbes Find out about research, sponsored by York into processes and products. Against Cancer, into bladder cancer.

12 | Tuesday 5 June Food and Farming The Rowntree Takeover The Art of Activism

in Cartoons Rebecca Carr and Emilie Flower

T h ro u g h o u t t h e Fe s t i va l , 8 a m to 10 p m Tu e s 5 to S u n 10 J u n e , 9 a m to 5 p m B o rth w i ck I n s t i t u te fo r A rch i ve s , Ro n C o o ke H u b , Un i ve r s i t y o f Yo r k Un i ve r s i t y o f Yo r k Fre e . N o t i cke t re qu i re d . Fre e . N o t i cke t re qu i re d . Join us for an exhibition illustrating the To mark the 30th anniversary of the powerful role the arts can play in helping takeover of Rowntree plc by Nestlé, The us envisage a more just world. Presented by Rowntree Society presents an exhibition of University of York PhD student Ruth Kelly and cartoons as they appeared in newspapers artist Emilie Flower, the exhibition is the result in 1988. Featuring the of experimental workshops with activists work of many prominent and artists in Bangladesh and Uganda. The cartoonists including Giles, aim was to explore how the arts can help to JAK and Kipper Williams, the disrupt how we see the world and identify exhibition tells the story of what we want, as well as what we are against. the days between April and June 1988 in a succinct, fascinating – and usually amusing – way.

Tu e s d ay 5 J u n e | 13 Exploring Utopian York Hear My Voice: Child’s Eye View of

Art for wellbeing a Hospital Visit

Jim Poyner Photography

T h ro u g h o u t t h e Fe s t i va l T h ro u g h o u t t h e Fe s t i va l , 10 a m to 5 p m Tu e s 5 J u n e , 6 p m to 7 p m St a rt s a t Yo r k St J o h n Un i ve r s i t y, Yo r k A rt G a l l e ry, E x h i b i t i o n S qu a re Ro n C o o ke H u b , Un i ve r s i t y o f Yo r k L o rd M ayo r ’ s Wa l k Fre e . N o t i cke t re qu i re d . ( G a l l e ry a d m i s s i o n Fre e t i cke t s : yo r k fe s t i va l o f i d e a s . c o m D ow n l o a d yo u r f re e s e l f - g u i d e d t r a i l a p p l i e s to s o m e a d d i t i o n a l eve n t s ) 019 0 4 3 2 4119 a t yo r k fe s t i va l o f i d e a s . c o m A special exhibition at York Art Gallery Learn about a free award-winning app York is a city designed, re-designed, built, and celebrates the creative talents of York’s designed to help children who are scared and re-built over thousands of years. The futures residents through artwork produced on anxious about having an MRI scan. Developed we envision for York change over time too. projects, courses and classes run by Culture by MRI physicists Jonathan Ashmore and In this downloadable podcast trail, Sarah & Wellbeing in York. In addition, look Cormac McGrath, the app prepares children Lohmann of Durham University and Adam out for an accompanying programme of for scans via a 360° virtual reality video of Stock of York St John performances and taster sessions during the entire MRI journey. Join Cormac and his University discuss utopian the Festival. Booking is required for the daughter Aoibhínn and take a virtual reality visions, science fiction additional sessions. Please see the York Art tour, from arriving at and the imagination, Gallery website for details. the MRI department to while exploring everyday undergoing the scan locations around the city. itself.

14 | Tu e s d ay 5 J u n e The Frighteners: Monsters, Ways to Wellbeing ghosts and gore WED NES DAY

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Have you ever wondered why so many people Loneliness damages health, as much as 15 love things that are spooky, morbid and cigarettes a day. Jasmine Howard of York downright repellent? Peter Laws, a Baptist CVS explains how a social prescribing service, minister with a penchant for the macabre, Ways to Wellbeing, is connecting people via set out on a quest to find out. Learn how he 6 their GP to local community support to help searched for vampires in Transylvania, hunted them feel better. The event includes a set by werewolves in Hull and was chased by a the Bad Bargain chainsaw-wielding maniac – all in the cause Band, a Tang Hall of discovering why we are so fascinated by JUNE SMART music monsters, ghosts and gore. ensemble.

Tu e s d ay 6 J u n e | 15 Creating Stories on Screen: Fashion Photography: Romeo and Juliet and

Acting workshops The story in pictures Vampires © Tim Walker Photography

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We d n e s d ay 6 J u n e | 17 The Qur’ans of Uljaytu Paths to the Past: Frankenstein: A night

Landscapes reconsidered at the movies

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Wed 6 June, 6.30pm to 7.30pm Wed 6 June, 6.30pm to 7.30pm We d 6 J u n e , 6 . 3 0 p m to 8 . 3 0 p m Berrick Saul Building, University of York King’s Manor, Exhibition Square C i t y S c re e n , C o n ey St re e t Free tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com Free tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com T i cke t s : Ad u l t £ 12 . 2 0 ( C o n c e s s i o n s a n d 01904 324119 01904 324119 m e m b e r r a te s ava i l a b l e ) p i c t u re h o u s e s . c o m 0 8 71 9 0 2 5 7 2 6 The Mongol Ilkhanate (1256-1353) was Archaeologist Francis Pryor of Channel 4’s established in north-west Iran after the Time Team explains how the landscape can To celebrate the 200th anniversary of Mary invasions led by Hulegu, the grandson of reveal unexpected insights on life in the past. Shelley’s Frankenstein, we present a special Genghis-khan. Despite the initial destruction While history is often seen as only happening festival screening of the 1931 film adaptation the conquests brought, Ilkhanid rule heralded at places like Stonehenge or the Tower of of the same name. Directed by James Whale, a period where the arts of the book flourished London, the real lessons of our shared pasts the iconic horror film tells the story of a with the production of both religious and can be seen in pubs, bridges, field walls, doomed scientist who brings a monster to secular texts. Alison Ohta of the Royal Asiatic lakes, canals and lonely hillsides. Find out why life. The screening is introduced by Jon Mee Society discusses the beautifully illuminated landscapes don’t have to be spectacular to be and Mary Qur’ans produced for the Ilkhan Uljaytu. important to our lives. Fairclough of the University of York.

18 | Wednesday 6 June How to Do Good Language Change as The Illustrated Dust Jacket Competition 1920-1970

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Hear inspirational personal stories from some L a n g u a g e s c h a n g e c o n s t a n t l y – s o m u c h A s t h e ‘ b e a u t i f u l b o o k ’ c o m e s b a c k i n t o extraordinary people making a difference in s o , t h a t t h e e a r l i e r s t a g e s o f a l a n g u a g e v o g u e , a r t i s t , i l l u s t r a t o r a n d a u t h o r our world. The acclaimed ‘How to do good’ c a n b e c o m e i n c o m p r e h e n s i b l e t o l a t e r M a r t i n S a l i s b u r y d e l v e s i n t o t h e h i s t o r y tour mixes performance with speeches and g e n e r a t i o n s . F o r u s t o d a y , r e a d i n g C h a u c e r o f t h e i l l u s t r a t e d b o o k j a c k e t . H e t r a c e s discussion about how everyone can help i s q u i t e d i f f i c u l t a n d B e o w u l f , i m p o s s i b l e . i t s d e v e l o p m e n t a c r o s s t h e 2 0 t h c e n t u r y to address some of the great humanitarian A n n T a y l o r o f t h e U n i v e r s i t y o f Y o r k e x p l a i n s t h r o u g h s o m e o f t h e m o s t o u t s t a n d i n g challenges of our age, h o w l a n g u a g e c h a n g e w o r k s a n d s h o w s d e s i g n s o f t h e e r a , r e v e a l i n g h o w f a r t h e from the refugee crisis to h o w c o m p e t i t i o n b e t w e e n l i n g u i s t i c f o r m s b o o k a s a n a r t e f a c t h a d t r a v e l l e d f r o m healthcare and education. i s s i m i l a r t o t h a t b e t w e e n s p e c i e s . T h i s e v e n t t h e d a y s o f t h e p l a i n w r a p p e r i n t h e 1 9 t h Chaired by award-winning i s p a r t o f t h e Y o r k C a f é S c i e n t i f i q u e s e r i e s c e n t u r y . journalist Gavin o r g a n i s e d b y t h e Y o r k s h i r e P h i l o s o p h i c a l Esler. S o c i e t y .

We d n e s d ay 6 J u n e | 19 Listening to the Commons: Women in Parliament W E D N E S DAY 6 THU RS DAY T H E R E ’ S ST I L L T I M E TO CATCH…

YO R K ’ S SW E E T PAST: A TAST E O F S U CC E SS PAG E 10 B E H I N D T H E S C E N E S O F S C I E N C E We d 6 J u n e , 8 p m to 9 p m PAG E 1 2 K i n g ’ s M a n o r, E x h i b i t i o n S qu a re Fre e t i cke t s : yo r k fe s t i va l o f i d e a s . c o m T H E R OW N T R E E TA K EOV E R I N CA R TO O N S 019 0 4 3 2 4119 PAG E 1 3

Did you know women had a ‘presence’ in T H E A R T O F AC T I V I S M Parliament before 1918? On the centenary PAG E 1 3 of the first women gaining the vote, find out E X P LO R I N G U TO P I A N YO R K how researchers at the University of York PAG E 1 4 are bringing political history to life with 7 H E A R M Y VO I C E : acoustic technology and virtual reality. Learn A R T FO R W E L L B E I N G how the Listening to the Commons project PAG E 14 is recovering the soundscape of debate as experienced by women gathering around a JUNE ventilator in the House of Commons ceiling c.1800 to 1834.

2 0 | We d n e s d ay 6 J u n e

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Thurs 7 June, 9.30am to 11.30am, Thurs 7 June, 10am to 4pm T h u r s 7 J u n e , 6 p m to 7 p m 12.30pm to 2.30pm and 3.30pm to 5.30pm National Centre for Early Music, Walmgate K i n g ’ s M a n o r, E x h i b i t i o n S qu a re York Explore Library Learning Centre, Tickets: £15 (Full-time students £5) Fre e t i cke t s : yo r k fe s t i va l o f i d e a s . c o m Museum Street tickets.ncem.co.uk 01904 658338 019 0 4 3 2 4119 Free tickets: [email protected] 01904 552800 Join us for a stimulating and active day, Join author David Sumpter for a journey to the learning about the health and wellbeing dark side of mathematics, from how it dictates Did you know Explore York Archives holds benefits of singing, and exploring the our social media activities to our travel routes. over 1.5 miles of archives if you placed them insights and ideas of Elizabethan composer Find out how maths impacts all parts of our end to end? Join archivists for a hands-on William Byrd. Through performances and lives: from the algorithms that decide who we workshop, helping them to process some of participation, demonstrations and interact with to the statistical methods that these archives before they are made available discussions, find out how contemporary categorise us as potential criminals. Are we to the public. No experience necessary – just research supports views relinquishing our decision-making to bring along your enthusiasm! Please state expressed by Byrd over 400 algorithms too easily? What should and which of the three sessions you are interested years ago. shouldn’t we worry about? in when booking.

Thursday 7 June | 21 The Self-Care Project Ocean Liners: Speed Reinventing the North: and style From Rome to Rowntree

Thurs 7 June, 6pm to 7pm T h u r s 7 J u n e , 6 p m to 7. 3 0 p m Thurs 7 and Thurs 14 June, 6pm to 8pm Ron Cooke Hub, University of York The Belmont Room at Bettys, Meet outside the Yorkshire Museum, Free tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com St Helen’s Square Museum Gardens 01904 324119 T i cke t s : £ 14 . 9 5 ( I n c l u d e s a gl a s s o f Free tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com P ro s e c c o a n d c a n a p e s ) 01904 324119 Join Jayne Hardy, founder and CEO of the b e l m o n t . ro o m @ b e t t y s . c o . u k 019 0 4 6 5 914 2 Blurt Foundation, to learn everything you From the Synod of Whitby, through to the need to know about self-care; what it is, Immerse yourself in the elegance of a by-gone Battles of Stamford Bridge, Towton and why it’s important, why it’s such a struggle era as you learn about the making of the Marston Moor, and the Industrial Revolution, and how to integrate it into day-to-day life. V&A’s exhibitionOcean Liners: Speed and Yorkshire has played a pivotal role in British Drawing on her book The Self-Care Project, Style. Join the exhibition’s co-curator Ghislaine History. Join historical tour guide Peter Jayne explains how self-care is the best Wood for a journey through the design Edwards for a walking tour as he challenges preventative measure available to us to stories of the world’s greatest ocean liners, some of the stereotypes of Yorkshire and the combat feeling overwhelmed, stress and ill including the Titanic, the Queen Mary and the North. From Roman occupation health, in our hectic, modern world. Canberra, and discover how to Brexit, find out more about the exhibition re-imagines the key events in the evolution of golden age of travel. the North.

22 | Thursday 7 June Yorkshire What’s Been in My Pond? Necromancers, Scientists and Angry Bulls

T h u r s 7 J u n e , 6 . 3 0 p m to 7. 3 0 p m T h u r s 7 J u n e , 6 . 3 0 p m to 7. 3 0 p m T h u r s 7 J u n e , 7 p m to 8 p m K 13 3 , K i n g ’ s M a n o r, E x h i b i t i o n S qu a re Yo r k E x p l o re L i b r a ry L e a rn i n g C e n t re , K i n g ’ s M a n o r, E x h i b i t i o n S qu a re Fre e t i cke t s : yo r k fe s t i va l o f i d e a s . c o m M u s e u m St re e t Fre e t i cke t s : yo r k fe s t i va l o f i d e a s . c o m 019 0 4 3 2 4119 Fre e t i cke t s : yo r k fe s t i va l o f i d e a s . c o m 019 0 4 3 2 4119 019 0 4 3 2 4119 By weaving history, family stories, travelogue L e a r n a b o u t t h e m a g i c l a n t e r n ’ s i n c r e d i b l e and ecology, Richard Morris reveals how For decades, we’ve only been able to identify 3 0 0 - y e a r h i s t o r y . M a r v e l a t t a l e s o f b u m b l i n g Yorkshire, England’s greatest county, took animals and plants from bits of tissue or leaf. p i g f a r m e r s a n d d e m o n i c p o r c u p i n e s . G a s p shape as a landscape and in literature, legend Recent advances in technology mean we can a s a c r o o k e d b a k e r i s s e i z e d b y t h e l e g i o n s and popular regard. Learn more about now identify things from the DNA they leave o f h e l l . F l e e i n p a n i c a s R i c h a r d I I I l u r c h e s Yorkshire’s discoverers and inventors, the behind. Eleanor Jones of Fera Science Ltd t o w a r d s y o u f r o m t h e d a r k n e s s . P h i l l i p people who came and went, and real and discusses the emerging area of ‘environmental R o b e r t s , a r e s e a r c h e r w i t h t h e N a t i o n a l fabled heroes. Discover why, from the Iron DNA’. Find out how Fera uses this technology S c i e n c e a n d M e d i a M u s e u m , t a k e s y o u o n a Age to the Cold War, the county has been to identify what animals or plants live in a t o u r o f t h e e a r l y h i s t o r y o f p r o j e c t i o n u s i n g such a key place in times of tension and pond from a water sample, o r i g i n a l h a n d - p a i n t e d s l i d e s a n d e q u i p m e n t . struggle. or what plants are in the area by trapping pollen in the air.

T h u r s d ay 7 J u n e | 2 3 BBC Reith Lectures: The Mark of Cain

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In the second of her BBC Reith Lectures, eminent historian Margaret MacMillan addresses why men and women fight. Why are we both repulsed by and attracted to war? As the 2018 Reith Lecturer, Margaret is delivering five lectures this summer – in London, York, Beirut, Belfast and her home country of Canada – exploring the tangled history of war and society. Across the lectures, Margaret will examine why groups, whether nations or religions or gangs, enter into warfare. She’ll also explore the ways in which changes in society have affected the nature of war and how in turn wars have brought great change to the societies that fight them. Now in their 70th year, the BBC Reith Lectures seek to advance public understanding and debate about significant issues of contemporary interest. Margaret’s York lecture, along with a question and answer session, will be broadcast on BBC Radio 4 and the BBC World Service in early July. Come along to our drinks reception, then join in the debate as we discuss why we find war both appalling and fascinating.

2 4 | T h u r s d ay 7 J u n e Inside the Learning My Life as of NAO Frankenstein at 200:

Revolution The science of the novel

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T h u r s 7 J u n e , 7. 3 0 p m to 8 . 3 0 p m T h u r s 7, Fr i 8 a n d S a t 9 J u n e , T h u r s 7 J u n e , 8 p m to 9 p m Ro n C o o ke H u b , Un i ve r s i t y o f Yo r k 7. 3 0 p m to 8 . 3 0 p m K i n g ’ s M a n o r, E x h i b i t i o n S qu a re Fre e t i cke t s : yo r k fe s t i va l o f i d e a s . c o m T h e a t re , F i l m a n d Te l ev i s i o n B u i l d i n g , Fre e t i cke t s : yo r k fe s t i va l o f i d e a s . c o m 019 0 4 3 2 4119 Un i ve r s i t y o f Yo r k 019 0 4 3 2 4119 Fre e t i cke t s : t ft v. t i cke t s o lve . c o m Tackling everything from artificial 019 0 4 3 2 4119 Celebrating the 200th anniversary of the intelligence to our growing understanding of publication of Mary Shelley’sFrankenstein , the infant brain, education expert Alex Beard NAO is an autonomous humanoid robot Mary Fairclough of the University of York takes a global tour of the future of learning, about to imagine the impossible on a discusses the science of the novel. Learn how from a South London comprehensive fun-fueled journey filled with curiosity and this relates to early 19th-century studies in to Silicon Valley. Combining anecdote, discovery. A multi-talented individual, NAO medicine, chemistry and electricity, and how experience and intelligent research, Alex tests out his acting skills in a newly devised Shelley’s presentation of the shows that we’re on the cusp of a revolution play by University of York student Sean Byrne. animation of the creature – and that learning in the 21st century must Join NAO and his fellow (human) actors anticipates more recent change in order for us to access our better and imagine a future where human-robot developments in medical future selves. interactions ethics. become common place.

T h u r s d ay 7 J u n e | 2 5 Food and Farming Fish ‘n’ Ships: Fishing From Iowa, USA to York: through time Choral concert

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Fr i 8 a n d S a t 9 J u n e , 11 a m to 4 p m Fr i 8 J u n e , 12 . 3 0 p m t o 1. 3 0 p m K i n g ’ s M a n o r, E x h i b i t i o n S qu a re St H e l e n ’ s C h u rch , St H e l e n ’ s S qu a re Fre e . N o t i cke t re qu i re d . Fre e , b u t a re t i r i n g c o l l e c t i o n w i l l b e t a ke n . N o t i cke t re qu i re d . What can old fish bones tell us? Join archaeologists, ecologists and historians from A m e r i c a n c h o r i s t e r s f r o m I o w a C i t y W e s t the University of York to learn how people H i g h S c h o o l p r e s e n t a v a r i e d p r o g r a m m e o f caught, farmed and used fish historically. m u s i c c o n s t r u c t e d a r o u n d o u r F e s t i v a l Explore the environmental effects of different t h e m e ‘ i m a g i n i n g t h e i m p o s s i b l e ’ . T h e 8 fishing methods, taste Roman and Medieval e v e n t i s p a r t o f t h e s c h o o l ’ s s u m m e r t o u r o f fish dishes, and examine h i s t o r i c a l l y s i g n i f i c a n t s i t e s i n t h e U K a n d archaeological fish bones for I r e l a n d , a n d f e a t u r e s 4 0 s t u d e n t s f r o m a clues. Find out how humans v a r i e t y o f e n s e m b l e s – T r e b l e C h o i r , JUNE have interacted with the V i r t u o s a , B a s s C h o i r , W e s t S i n g e r s a n d ocean from prehistory to the C o n c e r t C h o i r . present.

2 6 | Fr id ay 8 J u n e FESTIVAL FOCUS THE FUTURE OF UK HIGHER EDUCATION Fri 8 June, 11am to 7.15pm What are universities for? Who are they for? 2.30pm to 3.45pm How do they enhance society? Our Focus Ron Cooke Hub, University of York Day takes an in-depth view of the value of An Inclusive Economy Free tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com UK universities, their place in the economy, Experts including Lee Elliot Major of The 01904 324119 university funding and the role of universities Sutton Trust address the relationship between in post-Brexit Britain. universities, skills training, and social mobility. Value for money 4.15pm to 5.45pm C U LT U R E WA R S 11am to 12 noon Skills Brexit, Culture Wars and Experts The Impact, Value and Future FEES of UK Universities Universities Brexit Speakers, including Nicky Morgan MP, former The economy Lord David Willetts, Executive Chair of the Secretary of State for Education, and John Respect Resolution Foundation and former Minister Apprenticeships Denham of the University of Winchester, F I N A N C E for Universities and Science, and William discuss whether universities have lost public Tolerance Whyte, author of Redbrick, put the issues Education trust in the aftermath of Brexit and how they into context in a session chaired by Rosemary can better engage with the public. Bennett, Education Editor at The Times. 6pm to 7.15pm 1pm to 2pm

Lessons from Australia UK Tuition Fees Speakers including Shakira Martin, President Join Margaret Gardner, Vice-Chancellor of of the National Union of Students and Jack Monash University and Chair of Universities Britton of the Institute for Fiscal Studies Australia, as she discusses education in the explore university financing in a session age of disruption and innovation with BBC chaired by Kevin Maguire, Associate Editor of Presented in collaboration Education Correspondent Sean Coughlan. with the UPP Foundation the Daily Mirror.

Friday 8 June | 27 Food and Farming Prison Terminal: The Mughal Queen as Eggs or Anarchy

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Prison Terminalis a poignant, Oscar- T h e M u g h a l E m p e r o r s o f S o u t h A s i a w e r e Food writer William Sitwell reveals the heroic nominated documentary about a terminally f a m o u s p a t r o n s o f a r t a n d a r c h i t e c t u r e b u t tale of how Lord Woolton, Minister for Food, ill man in a USA prison and the hospice l e s s f a m i l i a r i s t h e i m p a c t o f t h e e q u a l l y fed Britain and her colonies during the volunteers, themselves prisoners, caring for p o w e r f u l a n d w e a l t h y f e m a l e q u e e n s . Second World War. With supply routes under him. The film highlights the problem of a M e h r e e n C h i d a - R a z v i o f S O A S , U n i v e r s i t y attack from the Axis powers and resources growing number of prisoners dying behind o f L o n d o n , i n t r o d u c e s N u r J a h a n , w i f e o f scarce, it was Lord Woolton’s job to ensure bars. Join us for a screening introduced by the E m p e r o r J a h a n g i r a n d a u n t t o M u m t a z there would be food on the shelves each film’s director, Edgar Barens, followed by a M a h a l , f o r w h o m t h e T a j M a h a l w a s b u i l t , week. Discover how for him there were days panel discussion drawing on recent research a s a g r e a t a r c h i t e c t u r a l p a t r o n i n h e r o w n when it was literally a choice of eggs or about end of life in prisons in the UK. r i g h t . anarchy.

2 8 | Fr i d ay 8 J u n e Laurence Sterne: How Science Made the End of Life Care and Support A sentimental picture Victorian Future

Fr i 8 J u n e , 6 . 3 0 p m t o 7. 3 0 p m Fr i 8 J u n e , 6 . 3 0 p m t o 7. 3 0 p m Fr i 8 J u n e , 7 p m to 8 p m Ki n g ’ s M a n o r, E x h i b i t i o n S qu a re P hy s i c s E x h i b i t i o n C e n t re , All Saints, Pavement Fre e t i cke t s : yo r k fe s t i va l o f i d e a s . c o m Un i ve r s i t y o f Yo r k Fre e t i cke t s : yo r k fe s t i va l o f i d e a s . c o m 019 0 4 3 2 4119 Fre e t i cke t s : yo r k fe s t i va l o f i d e a s . c o m 019 0 4 3 2 4119 019 0 4 3 2 4119 This year marks the 250th anniversary of the Lord Michael Howard, Chair of Hospice UK, death of novelist Laurence Sterne, author of Prepare to be transported back 120 years as discusses the major issues faced by providers The Life and Opinion of Tristram Shandy and you watch a staged reconstruction of a late of end of life care. How can hospices deliver A Sentimental Journey. Taking their cue from Victorian popular scientific lecture about the highest quality of care to people with Sterne – who famously wrote about the electricity and the future. Professor terminal or life-threatening conditions, and impossibility of writing – our speakers and Marmaduke Salt of the Royal Panopticon of support their families? Join Lord Howard and performers examine the theme of writing the Popular Science (Iwan Rhys Morus of learn how Hospice impossible and the impossibility of writing. Aberystwyth University) performs spectacular UK champions Join them for a performance, film and talks, electrical experiments onstage, illustrating and supports the as they illuminate the life of Sterne. how people in Victorian times thought about work of more than the future and how it 200 member would come about. organisations.

Fr id ay 8 J u n e | 2 9 You Are Wolf: Keld The Chimera Ensemble The Leonard Cohen

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Fr i 8 J u n e , 7. 3 0 p m to 9 . 3 0 p m Fr i 8 J u n e , 7. 3 0 p m to 9 . 4 5 p m Fr i 8 J u n e , 7. 4 5 p m to 8 . 4 5 p m National Centre for Early Music, Walmgate S i r J a ck Lyo n s C o n c e rt H a l l , Ro n C o o ke H u b , Un i ve r s i t y o f Yo r k T i cke t s : £ 14 ( C o n c e s s i o n s £ 12 , u n d e r 3 5 s £ 5 ) Un i ve r s i t y o f Yo r k Fre e t i cke t s : yo r k fe s t i va l o f i d e a s . c o m t i cke t s . n c e m . c o . u k 019 0 4 6 5 8 3 3 8 T i cke t s : £ 6 ( C o n c e s s i o n s £ 4 , s t u d e n t s £ 3 ) 019 0 4 3 2 4119 yo r k c o n c e rt s . c o . u k 019 0 4 3 2 2 4 3 9 Alt-folk band You Are Wolf explores Find out about the making of the Leonard traditional songs and stories through C h i m e r a , t h e U n i v e r s i t y o f Y o r k ’ s n e w Cohen: Une brèche en toute chose / A Crack bold arrangements influenced by leftfield m u s i c g r o u p , p r e s e n t s a n e c l e c t i c m i x in Everything exhibition with John Zeppetelli, pop, new classical music and electronica. o f c o n t e m p o r a r y w o r k s . T h e s e i n c l u d e Director and Chief Curator of the Musée d’art Award-winning composer and singer Kerry R o m i t e l l i ’ s F r a n c i s B a c o n - i n s p i r e d B l o o d contemporain de Montréal. Inspired by the Andrew, multi-instrumentalist Sam Hall and o n t h e F l o o r , P a i n t i n g ; M o b i l e, b y M i c h e l l e world of singer/songwriter Leonard Cohen percussionist Peter Ashwell combine field- A g n e s , d e s c r i b i n g a n i m a g i n a r y m e c h a n i c a l and the great themes of his life and work, this recorded water, tuned wine s c u l p t u r e ; R o g e r M a r s h ’ s e x p r e s s i v e a n d truly multidisciplinary exhibition combined glasses and Central African- g e s t u r a l w o r k , R u n n i n g , J u m p i n g a n d visual art, virtual reality, installations, inspired pipes with traditional S t a n d i n g S t i l l; L o u i s A n d r i e s s e n ’ s e n e r g e t i c performances, music and writing. British folksong in an exciting W o r k e r s U n i o n, a n d new sound. n e w w o r k s b y s t u d e n t c o m p o s e r s .

3 0 | Fr i d ay 8 J u n e Question Time Of Women: In the 21st century F R IDAY 8 T H E R E ’ S ST I L L T I M E TO CATCH…

YO R K ’ S SW E E T PAST: Roddy Paine A TAST E O F S U CC E SS PAG E 10 B E H I N D T H E S C E N E S O F S C I E N C E PAG E 12 Fr i 8 J u n e , 8 p m to 9 p m Fr i 8 J u n e , 8 p m to 9 p m K i n g ’ s M a n o r, E x h i b i t i o n S qu a re P i a z z a B u i l d i n g , Un i ve r s i t y o f Yo r k T H E R OW N T R E E TA K EOV E R I N CA R TO O N S Fre e t i cke t s : yo r k fe s t i va l o f i d e a s . c o m Fre e t i cke t s : yo r k fe s t i va l o f i d e a s . c o m PAG E 13 019 0 4 3 2 4119 019 0 4 3 2 4119 T H E A R T O F AC T I V I S M PAG E 13 Travel writer and quiz fan Mark Mason Leading human rights campaigner and decided to combine two of his greatest Shadow Attorney General Shami Chakrabarti E X P LO R I N G U TO P I A N YO R K loves by setting off on a tour of Britain’s shows how gender injustice is an ancient PAG E 1 4 quizzes. From a pub quiz in Edinburgh to a and continuing wrong that is millennial H E A R M Y VO I C E : charity quiz in Hampshire, from a corporate in duration and global in reach. From the A R T FO R W E L L B E I N G quiz in Birmingham to a journalists’ quiz in disparity in the number of births to issues of PAG E 1 4 Parliament, he finds answers aplenty while schooling, work, ownership, faith, political M Y L I F E AS O F N AO asking some questions of his own. Join Mark representation and international diplomacy, PAG E 2 5 and find out what it is that attracts us to these Shami outlines what needs fixing and makes tests of our knowledge. inspiring proposals about what we do next.

York Law School Ten Year Celebration Event

Fr i d ay 8 J u n e | 31 Buildings of Seebohm Rowntree Impossible Things Re-considered

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S a t 9 a n d We d 13 J u n e , 10 . 3 0 a m to 1. 3 0 p m S a t 9 J u n e , 11 a m to 12 . 3 0 p m M e e t a t H o ly Tr i n i t y C h u rch , Ro n C o o ke H u b , Un i ve r s i t y o f Yo r k G o o d r a m ga te Fre e t i cke t s : yo r k fe s t i va l o f i d e a s . c o m Fre e t i cke t s : yo r k fe s t i va l o f i d e a s . c o m 019 0 4 3 2 4119 019 0 4 3 2 4119 Seebohm Rowntree was a major ﬁgure locally, Nowadays parish churches tend to be nationally and internationally, known through overlooked. They sit down backstreets, off the his pioneering work on poverty, as well as beaten track, just outside town. However, in other areas of social action and concern. 9 the medieval period the parish church was Join Jonathan Bradshaw and Bill Sheils of the centre of the community, physically and the University of York as mentally. Join the Churches Conservation they examine the context of Trust on a walking tour of York’s beautiful Rowntree’s work in the early JUNE parish churches, exploring the relationships 20th century and consider its between these buildings and importance and relevance in medieval understandings of today’s world. the supernatural.

3 2 | S a t u rd ay 9 J u n e York’s Dark Past: The Hidden History of the Debtors’ Prison Crime, punishment 8.45am to 9.15am and justice York Castle Museum, Eye of York Take an early morning tour of the Debtors’ Prison with York Sat 9 June, 8.45am to 4.30pm Castle Museum curator M Faye Prior before the museum opens Various venues its doors for the day. Spot the hidden features of the prison, Free tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com and learn what life was like for the people who lived, worked 01904 324119 and died there. Delve into York’s dark past as we investigate the city’s hidden secrets and Guided York Crime Walks reveal the history of crime, justice and 11am to 12.30pm and 1pm to 2.30pm punishment. Take a tour of the Debtors’ Meet at Walmgate Bar Prison at York Castle Museum or join us for a guided crime walk. Of if you prefer Join criminologists from the University of York for a guided to take things at your own pace, be walking tour with a difference. View buildings, landmarks, among the first to try out a new people and places in a new light as you immerse yourself in self-guided podcast walking tour. the city’s history of crime, justice and punishment. Brought to you by the York Crime York Crime Walk Launch Walk project, these events are an 3.30pm to 4.30pm opportunity to immerse yourself in an King’s Manor, Exhibition Square intriguing aspect of the city’s history and to discover surprising new stories Join us for the launch of York Crime Walk and its new website, about familiar buildings and landmarks. and meet the team behind it from the University of York, York Booking required for all events. Castle Museum and the York Archaeological Trust. Hear a talk about the York Crime Walk project, join in with the Q&As and experience an exhibition of archaeological artefacts telling the story of the Walmgate Bar area. Next, collect a map, download a podcast and be among the first to enjoy a self-guided crime walk.

Saturday 9 June | 33 e Satu n r Ju day 9 FAMILY EVENTS York Get crafty at york explore library ★ Sat 9 June Festival York Explore Library Learning Centre, Museum Street of Ideas Free tickets: Book your place through any Explore York Library. 01904 552828 ★ 10.30am to 11.30am offers ★ Cornstarch Decorated Paper Workshop Create your own decorative papers using a huge cornstarch paste. Find out why it’s a great way of making greeting cards, wrapping variety paper, decorative boxes and more. Suitable for children aged 7+ accompanied by an of FREE adult. Booking required. ★ 2pm to 3.30pm events ★ 11.30am to 3.30pm ★ Book Making for Families ★ Explore the Impossible! Could you be a bookmaker? Find for Build the impossible with Lego. Take out about early printing and a journey into the past or construct a handwritten books then make a all the York of the future – you decide. Next, book of your own. Suitable for try out new skills in our maker space. children age 7+ accompanied by Suitable for all ages, but children an adult. Booking required. family must be accompanied by an adult. to enjoy. No booking required.

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festival fringe family fun afternoon Other events ★ Sat 9 June, 1.30pm to 4.30pm Ron Cooke Hub, University of York not to be missed Join us for an afternoon of energetic, crafty, this weekend...… puzzling, scientiﬁ c and historical fun with University of York postgraduate students and ★ staff at this year’s Festival Fringe Family Fun Fish ‘n’ Ships: Fishing

Ian Martindale through time Afternoon. Activities are particularly suitable ★ for fi ve to 11-year-olds but other family Sat 9 June, 11am to 4pm members are welcome to join in too. What can old fi sh bones tell us? Free. No booking required. Join archaeologists, ecologists and historians from the University of York to learn how people caught, farmed and used fi sh historically. The Historic Yorkshire Word Hunt Please see page 26.

★ Sat 9 and Sun 10 June, 10am to 4pm ★ Witchcraﬅ and Wizardry Collect a map at King’s Manor, Exhibition Square ★ Sun 10 June, 10am to 4pm George loves collecting old Yorkshire words, but unfortunately Budding witches and wizards are some have gone astray! Collect a map and help George invited to ﬁ nd out more about put the words back into his dictionary where they belong. parseltongue, potions, astrology Suitable for all the family, this short walk through York city and more at our Harry Potter- centre reintroduces lost or forgotten words from Yorkshire’s inspired day. Please see page 42. history and provides a new outlook on York’s heritage. Free. No booking required.

Saturday 9 June | 35 AnDa Union: From the Soapbox Science Making the Monster: Steppes to the city Science of Frankenstein

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Presented in collaboration with with collaboration in Presented The Morrell Centre for Toleration for Centre Morrell The FESTIVAL FOCUS A DATE WITH HISTORY: IMAGINING REVOLUTIONS Sat 9 and Sun10 June What are revolutions and how important are Sat 9 June, 4.30pm to 6pm they to how we see ourselves? The second in King’s Manor, Exhibition Square our series of A Date with History – our annual Gender Revolutions Free tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com Franco-British collaboration – explores the Our panel, including keynote speaker Laura 01904 324119 place of revolutions in our collective memory, Lee Downs of the European University as well as modern uses of the idea of Institute, discuss gender issues across Europe. revolution. Presented by the French Embassy in the UK, our expert speakers discuss Sun 10 June, 11am to 12.30pm upheavals around the world. Industrial Revolutions Beginning with a keynote address by Mike Sat 9 June, 12.30pm to 2pm Savage of LSE, we examine the mythologies of Revolutions and Empires industrial revolutions and social welfare. Historians including Pierre Singaravélou Sun 10 June, 1.30pm to 3pm of the University of Paris 1 and Sujit Sivasundaram of the University of Cambridge Revolutions in History Writing discuss the French Revolution and ideas of Join historian Helen Rogers of Liverpool John empire in France and Britain. Moores University and discover how national narratives are written in France and Britain. Sat 9 June, 2.30pm to 4pm Sun 10 June, 3.30pm to 5pm F I L M S C R E E N I N G S Were the 1960s a Revolution? From Sheila and De Gaulle to Twiggy, Marc A Revolution in Universities M o n 11 J u n e : L’ H o m m e d e R i o Olivier Baruch of EHESS, Lawrence Black of the Our experts including Peter Mandler of T h u r s 14 J u n e : M e rc i Pa t ro n ! University of York and Florence Tamagne of the University of Cambridge examine the P l e a s e s e e w e b s i t e f o r d e t a i l s . the University of Lille discuss the Swinging 60s. transition to mass education.

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Sat 9 June, 2pm to 3pm Sat 9 June, 3pm to 4pm Sat 9 June, 4.30pm to 5.30pm All Saints, Pavement Ron Cooke Hub, University of York Ron Cooke Hub, University of York Free. No ticket required. Free tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com Free tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com 01904 324119 01904 324119 In 1517, Martin Luther unleashed religious revolution across Western Europe. Five Ecopreneur Simon Holland takes you Coins in archaeology are often seen as simple hundred years after this Reformation, the on a journey to explore how satellites, – we know how coins are used, and they are effects are still felt today. Central to this environmental science and large-scale insect easy to identify and date. But archaeologist movement was the language used in worship traps can be combined with animations to Barry Crump of the University of York reveals reflecting diverse theological opinions. Join help farmers in developing countries. Get a that a closer examination of their meaning Brian Cummings of the University of York taste of not only how science and the arts and usage highlights a more complex story. as he explores pre- and post-Reformation collide in these types of projects, but also Presenting examples from 2,000 years of sacred language in relation to theBook of how we can help to transform the livelihoods coinage, from Roman Britain to the Second Common Prayer. of some of the most in-need in society World War, Barry explores the unusual and while simultaneously unexpected ways coins can be used and improving the understood. environment.

Saturday 9 June | 39 Art, Activism and the Cryptocurrency: Hype or Political Imagination technological revolution? SAT U RDAY 9 T H E R E ’ S ST I L L T I M E TO CATCH…

T H E R OW N T R E E TA K EOV E R I N CA R TO O N S Emilie Flower PAG E 13 T H E A R T O F AC T I V I S M PAG E 13 E X P LO R I N G U TO P I A N YO R K S a t 9 J u n e , 6 p m to 7 p m S a t 9 J u n e , 6 p m to 7. 3 0 p m PAG E 1 4 Ro n C o o ke H u b , Un i ve r s i t y o f Yo r k P i a z z a B u i l d i n g , Un i ve r s i t y o f Yo r k Fre e t i cke t s : yo r k fe s t i va l o f i d e a s . c o m Fre e t i cke t s : yo r k fe s t i va l o f i d e a s . c o m H E A R M Y VO I C E : A R T FO R W E L L B E I N G 019 0 4 3 2 4119 019 0 4 3 2 4119 PAG E 1 4 T a k i n g i n s p i r a t i o n f r o m a f i l m d o c u m e n t i n g Do cryptocurrencies and blockchain M Y L I F E AS O F N AO e x p e r i m e n t a l a r t s - b a s e d r e s e a r c h w i t h technology signal the beginning of an PAG E 2 5 h u m a n r i g h t s a c t i v i s t s a n d a r t i s t s i n entirely new global financial model? F I S H ‘ N ’ S H I P S : B a n g l a d e s h a n d U g a n d a , y o u a r e i n v i t e d t o Featuring the internationally recognised F I S H I N G T H R O U G H T I M E t h i n k a b o u t h o w t h e a r t s c a n h e l p u s i m a g i n e World Wide Web pioneer Bebo White, our PAG E 2 6 a d i f f e r e n t w o r l d . R u t h K e l l y o f t h e U n i v e r s i t y event explores the past, present and (possible) N OW H E R E L A N DS : A N AT L AS O F o f Y o r k a n d a r t i s t E m i l i e F l o w e r p r e s e n t a future of these phenomena. Chaired by BBC VA N I S H E D CO U N T R I E S f i l m s c r e e n i n g , e x h i b i t i o n a n d d i s c u s s i o n , Technology correspondent Rory Cellan Jones, PAG E 8 8 a n d e x p l a i n h o w t h e a t r e , s t o r y , i m a g e , d a n c e our expert panel also includes the author a n d m u s i c c a n h e l p u s e n v i s a g e a m o r e j u s t David Gerard, and writer and commentator w o r l d . Frances C o p p o l a .

4 0 | S a t u rd ay 9 J u n e From Railway to Greenway The Deadly Trade

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S u n 10 J u n e , 11 a m to 8 p m S u n 10 J u n e , 1 p m to 2 p m M i l l e n n i u m B r i d ge ( g u i d e d b i ke r i d e ) Ro n C o o ke H u b , Un i ve r s i t y o f Yo r k Askham Bar Park & Ride (self-guided walk) Fre e t i cke t s : yo r k fe s t i va l o f i d e a s . c o m Fre e t i cke t s : yo r k fe s t i va l o f i d e a s . c o m 019 0 4 3 2 4119 019 0 4 3 2 4119 Naval writer Iain Ballantyne presents the Join us for a guided cycle ride, or a self- dramatic and often grim story of submarine guided walk or bike ride, and discover the warfare from its inception centuries ago stories behind the Solar System Greenway. through the world wars to today. Find out 10 Once the East Coast main railway line from how an initially ineffectual underwater boat London to Edinburgh, the line closed due – originally derided and loathed in equal to the short-lived Selby ‘super-pit’, the measure – evolved into the most powerful most advanced coal mine in Europe. Enjoy and terrifying vessel ever invented. Join Iain JUNE activities and installations as he considers the key episodes of submarine along the route.Booking warfare and unveils warfare’s murkiest secrets. only required for the 11am to 4pm guided cycle ride.

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S u n 10 J u n e , 10 a m to 4 p m Ro n C o o ke H u b , Un i ve r s i t y o f Yo r k Fre e t i cke t s : yo r k fe s t i va l o f i d e a s . c o m 019 0 4 3 2 4119 M u g gl e s a n d wo u l d - b e w i tch e s a n d w i z a rd s a re i n v i te d to j o i n a c e l e b ra t i o n o f a l l th i n g s T h e A r t o f Po t i o n s D i v i n a t i o n w i t h a D i ﬀe r e n c e m a g i c a l a t o u r H a rry Po t te r- i n s p i re d d ay. 10 . 3 0 a m to 11 a m 1. 3 0 p m to 2 . 3 0 p m P re p a re to b e s p e l l b o u n d by d i v i n a t i o n , Expect frothing cauldrons and magical s t u p e fi e d by p o t i o n s , e n ch a n te d by m a g i c a l Is it really possible to read minds and predict mixtures as Benevolus Snape (Annie Hodgson, c re a t u re s a n d m e s m e r i s e d by Pa r s e l to n g u e the future? Join Aneurin Kennerley of the University of York) demonstrates the art of a s yo u e n te r o u r m a g i c a l re a l m . S u i t a b l e University of York to see mentalism in action potions. Booking required. fo r a l l th e fa m i ly, yo u m ay eve n b e l u ck y and learn how neuroscientists are decoding e n o u g h to s p o t a l i fe - s i z e d ra g o n … your brain and reading your very thoughts. Powe r f u l Po t i o n s Booking required. Wo r k s h o p s f ro m 11. 2 5 a m to 3 . 3 5 p m B ew i t c h i n g Fa m i l y F u n Pe c u l i a r P r o p e r t i e s Try your hand at potion making with 10 a m to 4 p m Benevolus Snape.All children must be o f Pa r s e l t o n g u e Have a go at wand making, venture into the accompanied by an adult. Booking required. 3 p m to 4 p m Cosmodome for an Astronomy lesson, pit Join Francis Nolan, designer of the snake your knowledge of Harry Potter against fans M e d i ev a l M a g i c a l C r e a t u r e s language Parseltongue for the Harry Potter in the University of York’s Muggle Society 11. 3 0 a m to 12 . 3 0 p m films. Hear how he used scientific knowledge and create your own invisible Marauder’s of real human languages and imaginative Dangerous dragons and the elusive unicorn. Map. Watch out for that dragon!No booking reasoning about how snakes might speak Take a close look at the fantastic creatures required. to invent the Parseltongue of the movies. and strange monsters that pop up in Booking required. A Friends of medieval art and literature with Medieval t he Libr ary and Studies researchers.Booking required. Ar c hiv es Ev ent

4 2 | S un d ay 10 J u n e A New Map of Wonders I, Maybot: The rise and fall

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T H E R OW N T R E E TA K EOV E R I N CA R TO O N S PAG E 13 T H E A R T O F AC T I V I S M PAG E 13 S u n 10 J u n e , 3 p m to 4 p m S u n 10 J u n e , 4 . 3 0 p m to 5 . 3 0 p m Ro n C o o ke H u b , Un i ve r s i t y o f Yo r k Ro n C o o ke H u b , Un i ve r s i t y o f Yo r k H E A R M Y VO I C E : Fre e t i cke t s : yo r k fe s t i va l o f i d e a s . c o m Fre e t i cke t s : yo r k fe s t i va l o f i d e a s . c o m A R T FO R W E L L B E I N G 019 0 4 3 2 4119 019 0 4 3 2 4119 PAG E 1 4 L I Q U I D T RAC E S : Writer Caspar Henderson charts a course Throughout 2017, theGuardian’s T H E L E F T-TO - D I E B OAT CAS E through the realm of the fascinating and parliamentary sketch writer John Crace PAG E 1 9 awe-inspiring as he encourages us to see watched Theresa May’s efforts to remain T H E H I STO R I C YO R KS H I R E the world anew. Join him as he celebrates strong and stable – and, indeed, Prime WO R D H U N T and explains the wonder of light and the Minister. He coined the term ‘Maybot’ for her PAG E 35 origins of the Universe, as well as the myriad malfunctioning public appearances. Join him, A DAT E W I T H H I STO RY: marvels of the human body and the natural as through his unremittingly witty sketches, I M AG I N I N G R E VO LU T I O N S world. Find out about the wonders to come he tells the full story of Theresa May’s PAG E 3 8 – the technologies that will transform turbulent first year in No 10. human experience and change what we find wonderful.

S und ay 10 J u n e | 4 3 Imagining Sustainable The Lifeboat That Saved Electronics the World MONDAY

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University of York scientists present an B a s e d o n a n a n c i e n t M e s o p o t a m i a n s t o r y , interactive workshop investigating a t h e c h i l d r e n ’ s b o o k T h e L i f e b o a t T h a t S a v e d technology we are all reliant on – mobile t h e W o r l d r e t e l l s t h e t a l e o f a m a n c h a r g e d phones. Dismantle phones, inspect their w i t h s a v i n g t h e w o r l d f r o m a l i f e - d e s t r o y i n g 11 components and discuss where the materials f l o o d . J o i n i t s a u t h o r I r v i n g F i n k e l o f t h e are sourced and discarded. Learn why B r i t i s h M u s e u m f o r a t h r i l l i n g l o o k i n t o t h e technologies are much more than just p a s t . L e a r n a b o u t t h e a n c i e n t o r i g i n s o f t h i s hardware and how an awareness of their f a m o u s s t o r y a n d h o w I r v i n g d i s c o v e r e d a n d JUNE ramifications enables us to design for a better d e c i p h e r e d t h e t e x t f r o m 4 , 0 0 0 - y e a r - o l d future. t a b l e t s . S u i t a b l e f o r a n y o n e a g e d 9 + .

4 4 | M on d ay 11 J u n e Zombies in York Life in the Quantum Age Living the Life

More Fabulous © Ronnie Temple

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M on d ay 11 J u n e | 4 5 Guinea Worm Disease: Egyptian Modern Art: The Aﬅerlives of

Using DNA detection The female nude Medieval Kings © Timothy Kaldas

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G u i n e a w o r m d i s e a s e i s c o n t r a c t e d b y E x p l o r e t h e E g y p t i a n m o d e r n i s t a r t When it comes to the reputations of d r i n k i n g w a t e r c o n t a i n i n g t i n y c r u s t a c e a n s m o v e m e n t a n d r e p r e s e n t a t i o n s o f t h e b o d y . medieval kings, anything is possible. i n f e s t e d w i t h G u i n e a w o r m l a r v a e . O n c e A m i n a D i a b , a P h D s t u d e n t a t t h e U n i v e r s i t y Historians Katherine Lewis of the University s w a l l o w e d , t h e w o r m m a k e s i t s w a y f r o m o f Y o r k , d i s c u s s e s r e p r e s e n t a t i o n s o f w o m e n of Huddersfield and Mark Ormrod and Sarah t h e s t o m a c h t o w a r d s t h e s k i n , e r u p t i n g a n d t h e i r i n f l u e n c e s p r e - 1 9 5 2 r e v o l u t i o n , Rees Jones of the University of York show how f r o m a b l i s t e r o n t h e f o o t o r l e g . T o b r e a k u n d e r t h e r o y a l f a m i l y , a n d p o s t - 1 9 5 2 new discoveries and ideas have allowed us to t h e l i f e c y c l e , y o u n e e d t o a v o i d d r i n k i n g r e v o l u t i o n , u n d e r m i l i t a r y r u l e . J o i n u s a s w e re-imagine three famous English monarchs: c o n t a m i n a t e d w a t e r . J e n n y T o m l i n s o n o f i n v e s t i g a t e g e n d e r a n d s p a c e i n m o d e r n d a y Edward III, Henry V and Richard III. Come F e r a S c i e n c e L t d e x p l a i n s E g y p t . along and vote for your favourite! h o w n e w D N A m e t h o d s a l l o w u s t o d e t e c t l a r v a e i n t h e w a t e r , p o t e n t i a l l y i d e n t i f y i n g u n s a f e w a t e r .

4 6 | M o n d ay 11 J u n e In the Shadow of the Moon: Dare to Dream of Truly We Are the Dreamers

A rehearsed sharing Inclusive Language of Dreams

NASA Goddard Space Flight Center ﬂickr.com/Lisby

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Exploring York | 49 Seeing Ourselves: The Writing in the Stone Can We Save the Past?

Women’s self-portraits The case of Herculaneum

Andrew Wallace-Hadrill © Dale Cherry

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Author Frances Borzello explores the often Join Irving Finkel, the bestselling author of The cities of Vesuvius, Pompeii and overlooked genre of women’s self-portraiture, The Ark Before Noah, to ﬁnd out how he Herculaneum are among the best-known giving this richly diverse range of artists and discovers and deciphers text from clay tablets and best-loved archaeological sites in the portraits the critical analysis they deserve. to reveal ancient Mesopotamia. As Assistant world. Yet the remains are as fragile as they Take a journey from the self-portraits of nuns Keeper of Ancient Mesopotamian artefacts at are exciting. Andrew Wallace-Hadrill, former in medieval illuminated manuscripts, through the British Museum, Irving uses his familiarity Director of the Herculaneum Conservation to art schools opening their doors to women with preserved writings to recreate a Project, looks back on the challenges and in the 19th century, to the demolition of vanished world in his books. Learn about the revelations of a project which, for 15 years, taboos in the modern period. fascinating background to his latest novel has battled to preserve the remains of The Writing in the Stone. Herculaneum.

5 0 | M o nd ay 11 J u n e Tomorrow’s Leaders: Imagining our future M O NDAY 1 1 T H E R E ’ S ST I L L T I M E T U E SDAY TO CATCH…

YO R K ’ S SW E E T PAST: A TAST E O F S U CC E SS PAG E 10 B E H I N D T H E S C E N E S O F S C I E N C E PAG E 12 Tu e s 12 J u n e , 10 a m to 1. 3 0 p m S p r i n g L a n e B u i l d i n g , Un i ve r s i t y o f Yo r k T H E R OW N T R E E TA K EOV E R Fre e t i cke t s : yo r k fe s t i va l o f i d e a s . c o m I N CA R TO O N S 019 0 4 3 2 4119 PAG E 13 E X P LO R I N G U TO P I A N YO R K M e e t t a l e n t e d y o u n g p e o p l e , i n c l u d i n g PAG E 1 4 s t u d e n t s o n t h e U n i v e r s i t y o f Y o r k ’ s H E A R M Y VO I C E : L a i d l a w s c h o l a r s h i p p r o g r a m m e . T h e s e A R T FO R W E L L B E I N G l e a d e r s o f t o m o r r o w p r e s e n t t h e i r i d e a s PAG E 1 4 12 f o r t a c k l i n g g l o b a l c h a l l e n g e s a n d s h a p i n g F R E N C H F I L M S C R E E N I N G : t h e f u t u r e o f h e a l t h , e d u c a t i o n a n d t h e L’H O M M E D E R I O a r t s . A R e s e a r c h B i t e s e x h i b i t i o n s h o w c a s e s PAG E 3 8 c u t t i n g - e d g e p o s t g r a d u a t e r e s e a r c h , w h i l e s c h o o l c h i l d r e n d e m o n s t r a t e t h e i r JUNE c o m m u n i c a t i o n s k i l l s i n t h e G i v e m e F i v e c o m p e t i t i o n ﬁ n a l .

Tu e s d ay 12 J u n e | 51 Food and Farming Paradise Found: A place that Imagining a World without The Archaeology of Magic: works for everybody Food Waste Charms and amulets

Tues 12 June, 10am to 3.30pm Tues 12 June, 4pm to 5.30pm Tues 12 June, 12.30pm to 1pm Ron Cooke Hub, University of York Ron Cooke Hub, University of York Yorkshire Museum, Museum Gardens Free tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com Free tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com Free. No ticket required. (Museum 01904 554527 01904 324119 admission applies)

York is a great place to live, work and visit How can we move from our ‘throwaway Magic has been practised for centuries, often with a vibrant economy, strong community society’ to a world without food waste? as a kind of protection. Join Assistant Curator and healthy environment. But how can the Join our expert panel from industry, of Archaeology Adam Parker of the Yorkshire city support and enhance people’s health, policy, academia and non-governmental Museum as he explains how archaeology wellbeing and prosperity in the future? Join organisations to ﬁ nd out. Browse the allows us to ﬁ nd its traces. Using objects from in the discussion as leading thinkers set out accompanying exhibition and learn how the Museum’s collections, Adam highlights their ideas for a healthier city for all alongside food waste can be used to create innovative some of the weird and wonderful amulets and workshops exploring practical action. A products and processes, from functional charms Yorkshire people have used to protect ‘Healthy City’ event with York Health & foods and active packaging to biodegradable themselves. Wellbeing Board. materials, fertilizers and biofuels. You can even try surplus food soup!

52 | Tuesday 12 June Imagine If… A World without Violence Edvard Munch:

against Women The brighter years ﬂick.com/tir3automaton

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Imagine if Tim Berners-Lee had never Our expert panel considers the ‘impossible’ It is quite difﬁcult to imagine artist Edvard considered a world where information could – imagining a world without violence against Munch as a cheerful individual. Yet, in his be freely accessed, or Emmeline Pankhurst women. What are the causes and impacts later works, in paintings as monumental as had not taken a stand for equality. Meet of violence? What are the possibilities they are high-proﬁle, he presents audiences inspiring University of York PhD students for research-informed prevention? This with visions of universal harmony. Art and hear how their imagination is leading to interactive workshop allows you to work with historian Elena Kashina discusses works life-changing research. At an event hosted by arts-based and creative resources designed which are charmingly idyllic, but delivered former BBC Director General, Greg Dyke, they for discussing themes of gender inequality, convincingly, poetically and consistently have just three minutes each to explain how sexism and violence against women with – and which are still decorating the public their ideas can lead to young people. spaces for which they were created. positive changes.

Tue sd ay 12 J u n e | 5 3 Imagining Ancient Egypt A War to End Faith? Ladders and Greasy Poles:

Social mobility Scott Merrylees, Yorkshire Post Media

Tu e s 12 J u n e , 6 . 3 0 p m to 7. 3 0 p m Tu e s 12 J u n e , 7 p m to 9 p m Tu e s 12 J u n e , 7 p m to 9 p m K 13 3 , K i n g ’ s M a n o r, E x h i b i t i o n S qu a re H o ly Tr i n i t y M i ck l e ga te D e G rey C o u rt, Yo r k St J o h n Un i ve r s i t y Fre e t i cke t s : yo r k fe s t i va l o f i d e a s . c o m Fre e . N o t i cke t re qu i re d. Free tickets: york sj.ac.uk/events 019 0 4 3 2 4119 01904 876654 O n e h u n d r e d y e a r s a f t e r t h e e n d o f t h e D e v e l o p m e n t s i n t e c h n o l o g y a r e a l l o w i n g F i r s t W o r l d W a r , C a n o n M i c h a e l S n a p e o f Theresa May has spoken of the need to tackle t h e p a s t t o b e s t u d i e d i n m a n y n e w w a y s . D u r h a m U n i v e r s i t y e x p l o r e s t h e t h e m e o f the ‘burning injustices’ of British society and E g y p t o l o g i s t J o a n n F l e t c h e r e x p l a i n s h o w G o d a n d t h e B r i t i s h s o l d i e r d u r i n g t h e G r e a t create a true meritocracy with education as c u r r e n t i m a g i n g t e c h n i q u e s r e c r e a t i n g W a r . M o s t a s s u m e t h e w a r c a u s e d a l o s s key to social justice. But what does social a r t e f a c t s i n a v i r t u a l s e n s e c a n a l s o p l a c e o f r e l i g i o u s b e l i e f , b u t i n f a c t r e l i g i o n w a s mobility really mean in Britain today? Is t h e m b a c k i n t o t h e i r o r i g i n a l a n c i e n t s e t t i n g . v i t a l t o i n s p i r i n g t h e B r i t i s h A r m y . F a r f r o m creating a meritocracy a realistic, or even J o i n J o a n n a n d I a i n N i c h o l l s , a p a i n t e r a n d d e s t r o y i n g f a i t h , d i d t h e F i r s t W o r l d W a r a desirable, goal? And what is the role of v i r t u a l r e a l i t y a r t i s t , t o u l t i m a t e l y s e r v e t o s t r e n g t h e n education in achieving it?Join us as our panel l e a r n h o w i m a g i n g a n d B r i t i s h r e l i g i o u s l i f e ? grapples with these thorny issues. i m a g i n i n g c a n c r e a t e a p o w e r f u l e d u c a t i o n a l r e s o u r c e .

5 4 | Tue sd ay 12 J u n e Bones: Imaging prehistoric Sherlock Holmes The Business of

and modern women Investigates the Impossible World Cup Football Alison Macintosh

Tu e s 12 J u n e , 7. 3 0 p m to 8 . 3 0 p m Tu e s 12 J u n e , 7. 3 0 p m to 9 p m Tu e s 12 J u n e , 7. 4 5 p m to 8 . 4 5 p m Yo r ks h i re M u s e u m , M u s e u m G a rd e n s T h e a t re , F i l m a n d Te l ev i s i o n B u i l d i n g , K i n g ’ s M a n o r, E x h i b i t i o n S qu a re Fre e t i cke t s : yo r k fe s t i va l o f i d e a s . c o m Un i ve r s i t y o f Yo r k Fre e t i cke t s : yo r k fe s t i va l o f i d e a s . c o m 019 0 4 6 5 6 713 Fre e t i cke t s : t ft v. t i cke t s o lve . c o m / s h ow s 019 0 4 3 2 4119 019 0 4 3 2 4119 Did you know that bones adapt their size and The Soccer World Cup is one of the most shape during your life in response to your Sherlock Holmes once famously remarked to popular sporting events across the globe. physical activity? Learn how Alison Macintosh Watson: “How often have I said to you that Management historians Kevin Tennent and of the University of Cambridge uses cutting- when you have eliminated the impossible, Alex Gillett – the Soccer-Mad Bofﬁns – explain edge bone imaging of modern whatever remains, however improbable, must the organisation and marketing of some of female athletes to reconstruct be the truth?”. For us, Holmes represents the most successful world cups in history. aspects of prehistoric women’s the rational in a chaotic world. Ben Poore Chaired by Greg Dyke, former Chairman of lives from their skeletons.This of the University of York introduces scenes the Football Association, this event sheds research was funded by the from Sherlock Holmes plays where the great new light on the ideas and vision for the European Research Council detective encounters the supernatural and promotion of global mega events. and the event is hosted by the unexplained. Yorkshire Philosophical Society.

Tue sd ay 12 J u n e | 5 5 Organising British Crime Re-staging Greek Tragedy Today T UE S DAY 1 2 T H E R E ’ S ST I L L T I M E TO CATCH…

YO R K ’ S SW E E T PAST: A TAST E O F S U CC E SS PAG E 10 B E H I N D T H E S C E N E S Tu e s 12 J u n e , 8 p m to 9 p m Tu e s 12 J u n e , 8 p m to 9 . 3 0 p m O F S C I E N C E Ro n C o o ke H u b , Un i ve r s i t y o f Yo r k K 13 3 , K i n g ’ s M a n o r, E x h i b i t i o n S qu a re PAG E 12 Fre e t i cke t s : yo r k fe s t i va l o f i d e a s . c o m Fre e t i cke t s : yo r k fe s t i va l o f i d e a s . c o m T H E R OW N T R E E TA K EOV E R 019 0 4 3 2 4119 019 0 4 3 2 4119 I N CA R TO O N S PAG E 13 James Morton, author of the bestselling Why and how do contemporary writers revisit E X P LO R I N G U TO P I A N YO R K Gangland series, talks with crime historian the stories told in ancient Greek drama? PAG E 1 4 Mark Roodhouse about the challenges of Fiona Macintosh of the University of Oxford H E A R M Y VO I C E : researching and writing the history of serious and Richard Rowland of the University of A R T FO R W E L L B E I N G and organised crime. James reﬂects upon his York examine the power that ancient Greek PAG E 1 4 work’s impact on crime and policing, while drama continues to exert over authors and ZO M B I E S I N YO R K together they explore the past, present and theatre practitioners today. Learn how PAG E 45 future of professional crime. Is the world of Greek mythology is used to address the McMaﬁa so different from what preceded it urgent concerns of today, such as post-truth, and what does the future have in store? militarism and the politics of austerity.

5 6 | Tue s d ay 12 J u n e Imagining Justice: Stonehenge: Old rocks, Criminological ﬁction new theories WED NE SDAY

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Stories are powerful because they reveal both Stonehenge is Britain’s most famous ancient the impossible and the possible. They also monument, an extraordinary and enigmatic have moral power because they provide an structure attracting over 1.4 million visitors ethical perspective on the reality represented a year. Archaeologist and broadcaster 13 – ‘the moral of the story’. Join Rafe McGregor Julian Richards explains its sophisticated of the Centre for Lifelong Learning at the architecture and shows how it has been University of York as he reveals how this studied and interpreted over the centuries. places ﬁction in a particularly strong position He then addresses the big questions: how was JUNE to help reduce ideologically motivated crime. it built and why? Join Julian and learn more about this global icon.

We d n e s d ay 13 J u n e | 5 7 What Works for Women Space. Planets. Stars. London’s Triumph: at Work The Tudor city

Wed 13 June, 6.30pm to 7.30pm Wed 13 to Sat 16 June, 7.45pm to 9pm Wed 13 June, 7pm to 8pm Piazza Building, University of York Theatre, Film and Television Building, Merchant Adventurers’ Hall, Fossgate Free tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com University of York Free tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com 01904 324119 Tickets: £8/£5 01904 324119 yorktheatreroyal.co.uk 01904 623568 Join Joan C. Williams, author of What Works The discoveries of the New World and direct for Women at Work, for a dynamic discussion Space. Planets. Stars. is a new drama about sea routes to Asia fundamentally changed life about the different types of gender bias that science, ambition and the hidden stories of the in 16th-century Europe. Historian Stephen impact women’s careers. Learn how to identify stars in our sky. A talented young astronomer Alford explains how, in a sudden explosion of the four most common patterns of gender bias pitches up to the interview of a lifetime – and energy, a network of merchants, visionaries, in daily workplace interactions, as well as some somehow gets the job. To keep it she must crooks and sailors changed London forever. concrete strategies for women and men to compete with her colleague, who has his own Learn about the families, guild members successfully overcome them. battles to ﬁ ght. Devised by and money-men willing to risk huge sums the company with critically – sometimes even their Inaugural Athena acclaimed writer-director lives – in pursuit of the SWAN Gender Melanie Spencer. rare, exotic and Equality Talk desirable.

58 | Wednesday 13 June Anyone for Coﬀee? The Tower of Babel Exploring the Limits

Revisited of the Possible

Bruegel the Elder

Commons/Pieter Wikimedia

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With an impressive lakeside setting, Hub W h y a r e t h e r e s o m a n y l a n g u a g e s i n t h e C a n y o u i m a g i n e a t r e e t h a t n o b o d y i s Café of fers an excellent selection of snack s w o r l d ? W h y c a n ’ t w e j u s t a l l s p e a k t h e s a m e s e e i n g ? C a n a p a i n t i n g d e p i c t a s c e n e t h a t and drink s, including Grumpy Mule cof fee, o n e ? J o i n A n n T a y l o r a n d E v a Z e h e n t n e r o f i s l o g i c a l l y i m p o s s i b l e ? C a n y o u i m a g i n e a delicious homemade cakes and pastries, t h e U n i v e r s i t y o f Y o r k f o r a n i n t e r a c t i v e t a l k c o l o u r t h a t i s b o t h r e d d i s h a n d g r e e n i s h ? gourmet sandwiches, salads, panini and e x p l o r i n g h o w l a n g u a g e s c h a n g e o v e r t i m e P h i l o s o p h e r s f r o m t h e U n i v e r s i t y o f Y o r k much more. a n d h o w t h i s c a n l e a d t o t h e e m e r g e n c e i n t r o d u c e s o m e o f t h e w a y s t h a t t h e y u s e The ultra-modern Piazza Restaurant is the o f n e w l a n g u a g e s . F i n d o u t w h y c h a n g e i m a g i n a t i o n i n t h o u g h t e x p e r i m e n t s t o largest catering outlet on Campus East i s i n e v i t a b l e , m a k i n g a n y u t o p i a n i d e a o f e x p l o r e t h e l i m i t s o f t h e p o s s i b l e . F i n d o u t and includes a burrito bar, hot wok, cold r e v e r s i n g B a b e l a n d c r e a t i n g a s i n g l e w o r l d a b o u t t h e s i g n i ﬁ c a n c e o f t h e s e e x p e r i m e n t s snack s, a full salad bar, Starbuck s Cof fee l a n g u a g e u n a c h i e v a b l e . f o r o u r u n d e r s t a n d i n g o f o u r s e l v e s a n d t h e and tempting cakes and treats. Everything w o r l d . needed to fuel your day.

We d n e s d ay 13 J u n e | 5 9 Impossible futures? Cycling City: Why aren’t A Revolution of Feeling

Environmental utopias we there yet? Phil Dixon

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For the last 50 years environmentalism has H a l f o f C o p e n h a g e n e r s h o p o n t h e i r b i k e I n t h e 1 7 9 0 s , B r i t a i n u n d e r w e n t w h a t warned of the dire consequences of abusing e v e r y d a y . I n C a m b r i d g e o v e r a t h i r d o f p o l i t i c i a n E d m u n d B u r k e c a l l e d ‘ a r e v o l u t i o n and exploiting the planet’s resources, p e o p l e p e d a l t h e c i t y s t r e e t s , w h i l e i n t h e i n s e n t i m e n t s ’ . B u t i n t h e s p a c e o f o n e conjuring future wastelands of chaos. But it D u t c h c i t y o f G r o n i n g e n 6 0 p e r c e n t o f a l l d e c a d e , f e v e r i s h o p t i m i s m g a v e w a y t o b l e a k has also generated rich new ideas about how j o u r n e y s a r e m a d e b y c y c l e . B y c o n t r a s t d i s a p p o i n t m e n t a n d c h a n g e d t h e w a y w e humans might live better with nature. Using i n Y o r k j u s t 1 5 p e r c e n t o f t h i n k a b o u t h u m a n n e e d a n d l o n g i n g . J o i n examples from science ﬁction and popular p e o p l e r e g u l a r l y u s e a b i k e t o a u t h o r R a c h e l H e w i t t f o r a v i v i d a c c o u n t o f nonﬁction texts, Lisa Garforth of Newcastle g e t a r o u n d . W h y a r e n ’ t m o r e t h e d r a m a t i c e n d o f t h e E n l i g h t e n m e n t a n d University explores what green hopes for the p e o p l e t e m p t e d t o c y c l e ? t h e b e g i n n i n g o f a n e m o t i o n a l l a n d s c a p e 21st century might look like. R a c h e l A l d r e d o f t h e U n i v e r s i t y p r e o c c u p i e d b y g u i l t , s i n , f a i l u r e , r e s i g n a t i o n o f W e s t m i n s t e r h e l p s a n d r e p r e s s i o n . u s r e - i m a g i n e Y o r k a s a t r u e c y c l i n g c i t y .

6 0 | We d n e s d ay 13 J u n e In/Hospitable Craeﬅ: More than The Story of Things

just making Russel Sach

We d 13 J u n e , 7. 3 0 p m to 8 . 4 5 p m We d 13 J u n e , 8 p m to 9 p m L o o k o u t f o r T h e S t o r y o f T h i n g s , a p o d c a s t Te mp l e H a l l , Yo r k St J o h n Un i ve r s i t y K i n g ’ s M a n o r, E x h i b i t i o n S qu a re s e r i e s p r o d u c e d b y Y o r k F e s t i v a l o f I d e a s Fre e t i cke t s : yo r ks j . a c . u k / eve n t s Fre e t i cke t s : yo r k fe s t i va l o f i d e a s . c o m e x p l o r i n g t h e w o r l d a r o u n d u s t h r o u g h 019 0 4 8 76 9 0 2 019 0 4 3 2 4119 t h e s t o r i e s o f o b j e c t s , p e o p l e , a n d t h e e n v i r o n m e n t . H o s t e d b y a r c h a e o l o g i s t At Carrel Psychiatric Hospital the impossible In a period of mass manufacturing, our P e n n y S p i k i n s , e x p e r t s f r o m t h e U n i v e r s i t y has happened and keeps happening. Every growing appetite for hand-made objects, o f Y o r k p r e s e n t t h e l a t e s t d e v e l o p m e n t s i n hour the facility completely changes; only artisan food and craft beverages reveals u n d e r s t a n d i n g c u l t u r e , c l i m a t e , j u s t i c e , the patients remain the same. Combining our deep cravings for tradition and quality. a n d h e a l t h . hope, horror, health and hilarity this debut But there was a time when craft meant S e r i e s t w o , l a u n c h i n g i n J u n e 2 0 1 8 , l o o k s a t performance of In/Hospitable, something very different. Historian and t h e i m p a c t r e s e a r c h i s m a k i n g i n a d d r e s s i n g a science fiction play by broadcaster Alex Langlands explains how the m e n t a l h e a l t h , n e w t e c h n o l o g i e s i n t h e Out of Character Theatre Old English wordcræft possessed an almost j u s t i c e s y s t e m , l a r g e - s c a l e c u l t u r a l e v e n t s , Company, explores the indefinable sense of knowledge, wisdom, and a n d p r o t e c t i n g o u r e n v i r o n m e n t . L i s t e n t o tensions and challenges power. Join Alex and rediscover the meaning t h e s e r i e s o n y o u r p r e f e r r e d p o d c a s t a p p o r of mental health of craft. v i s i t y o r k f e s t i v a l o fi d e a s . c o m . provision in 2018.

We d n e s d ay 13 J u n e | 61 Beer and Beowulf: A Toast to Eoforwic Ale Fantastic poetry WEDNESDAY 13 THERE’S STILL TIME TO CATCH…

YORK’S SWEET PAST: A TASTE OF SUCCESS PAGE 10 BEHIND THE SCENES OF SCIENCE PAGE 12 Wed 13 June, 8pm to 9pm EXPLORING UTOPIAN YORK Duke of York Pub, King’s Square PAGE 14 Free. No ticket required. HEAR MY VOICE: ART FOR WELLBEING Welcome back to the Duke of York pub During the Festival why not try a glass of PAGE 14 for our annual ‘Beer and Beowulf’ event. A Eoforwic Ale – a beer brewed specially for CREATING STORIES ON SCREEN: retinue of reciters, led by Matthew Townend York Festival of Ideas from an authentic ACTING WORKSHOPS of the University of York, perform a selection Anglo-Saxon recipe by Leeds Brewery. PAGE 16 of Anglo-Saxon and Norse poetry, both in On sale throughout the Festival, you’ll LIQUID TRACES: THE translation and in the original, this year on find it at the Duke of York Pub on King’s LEFT-TO-DIE BOAT CASE the theme of the strange and fantastic. Join Square and the Eagle & Child Pub, High PAGE 17 us and try some Eoforwic Ale – a beer brewed Petergate. Raise a glass at Beer and BUILDINGS OF specially for the Festival from an Beowulf on Wednesday 13 June and IMPOSSIBLE THINGS old Anglo-Saxon recipe. Puzzles in the Pub on Thursday 14 June PAGE 32 (page 64).

62 | Wednesday 13 June Immigrants: An English Ivan Bilibin: controversy, 1250-1500 Visualising fairy tales

THU RSDAY Commons.wikimedia.org/ Ivan Bilibin

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T h u r s d ay 14 J u n e | 6 3 Facing the Impossible Puzzles in the Pub The Future Starts Here

in Physics

Tomás Saraceno, Aerocene Explorer, 2016 Jess Wallace

T h u r s 14 J u n e , 6 p m to 7. 3 0 p m T h u r s 14 J u n e , 6 p m to 7. 3 0 p m T h u r s 14 J u n e , 6 . 3 0 p m to 7. 3 0 p m Ro n C o o ke H u b , Un i ve r s i t y o f Yo r k E a gl e & C h i l d P u b , H i g h P e te rga te C yc l e H e ave n , H o s p i t a l F i e l d s Ro a d Fre e t i cke t s : yo r k fe s t i va l o f i d e a s . c o m Fre e . N o t i cke t re qu i re d Fre e t i cke t s : yo r k fe s t i va l o f i d e a s . c o m 019 0 4 3 2 4119 019 0 4 3 2 4119 J u s t b e f o r e t h e y e a r 8 0 0 , A l c u i n s e n t Not so many centuries ago, everyone knew C h a r l e m a g n e a c o l l e c t i o n o f a r i t h m e t i c a l The world of tomorrow is shaped by the the Sun orbited the Earth – any other model p u z z l e s w h i c h h e s a i d w e r e t o b e s o l v e d emerging design and technology of today. of the Universe was impossible. But that f o r f u n . T h e y i n c l u d e d p r o b l e m s f o u n d i n Join Rory Hyde, co-curator ofThe Future didn’t make it true. Alice Courvoisier and G r e e k a n d R o m a n s o u r c e s t h a t s t i l l a p p e a r i n Starts Here exhibition at the V&A in London, Carolyn Dougherty of the University of York, m o d e r n b o o k s o f b r a i n t e a s e r s . J o i n R o s a l y n to find out about a landscape of possibilities together with writer Jacqueline Saville, L e a m a n o f t h e U n i v e r s i t y o f Y o r k f o r a n for the future. Rory discusses the discuss the history of physics and astronomy i n f o r m a l s e s s i o n i n t h e a n c i e n t a n d m e d i e v a l background to the major new in the context of prevailing contemporary a r i t h m e t i c a l g y m n a s i u m . exhibition, which brings together views. How do mad ideas and science fiction S h a r p e n y o u r w i t s o v e r a g l a s s 100 objects ranging from become accepted as the new normal? o f s p e c i a l l y b r e w e d E o f o r w i c smart appliances to satellites A l e . and artificial intelligence to internet culture.

6 4 | T h u r s d ay 14 J u n e Diversify: Six degrees Schubert: Life, death and Chamber Music of integration transcendence Masterpieces: String quartets Josef Eduard Teltscher via Wikimedia Commons

Thurs 14 June, 6.30pm to 7.30pm Thurs 14 June, 6.30pm to 8pm Thurs 14 June, 8.15pm to 9.15pm Ron Cooke Hub, University of York Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, Free tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com University of York University of York 01904 324119 Free tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com Tickets: £5 on the door (Children £1, 01904 324119 students £3) Join presenter and broadcaster June Sarpong for an empowering call to arms as she Only weeks before he died of syphilis in The internationally renowned artists of York discusses why a more open society means a 1828, Schubert composed an achingly Chamber Music Festival present two chamber more successful one. Putting the spotlight beautiful string quintet. How did Schubert, music masterpieces – Mozart’s String Quartet on groups who are often marginalised in our aged 31, commit to paper a piece of such in G Major and Brahms’ String Quartet in C society, she reveals how a new approach to transcendental beauty? Why, 200 years on, Minor. Mozart’s quartet was written in Vienna the way we work, learn and live can help us does this music still move us to the core? in honour of the composer Joseph Haydn. reach our maximum potential, lessen the Rev Canon Chris Collingwood reﬂ ects Brahms reputedly sketched and pressure on the state, and solve some of the on these questions, followed destroyed 20 quartets before most stubborn challenges we face. by a performance of the he created one he felt was quintet by the artists of York worthy of publication. Chamber Music Festival.

Thursday 14 June | 65 Ancient Egyptian Art: Six Impossible Things Botanical Treasures from

Everything is real Before Breakfast Cook’s First Voyage Wikimedia Commons/Benson Kua

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6 6 | T h u r s d ay 14 J u n e Hidden Stories of Celebrating the LGBT+ Scientists Magic of Books TH U RS DAY 14 T H E R E ’ S ST I L L T I M E

TO CATCH… Wikimedia Commons/Benson Kua

YO R K ’ S SW E E T PAST: A TAST E O F S U CC E SS PAG E 10 B E H I N D T H E S C E N E S O F S C I E N C E PAG E 12 T h u r s 14 J u n e , 8 p m to 9 p m T H E R OW N T R E E TA K EOV E R To c e l e b r a te th e m a g i c o f b o o ks , we ’ re Ro n C o o ke H u b , Un i ve r s i t y o f Yo r k I N CA R TO O N S g i v i n g away n ew a n d u s e d , fi c t i o n a n d Fre e t i cke t s : yo r k fe s t i va l o f i d e a s . c o m PAG E 13 n o n - fi c t i o n b o o ks , i n th e r u n u p to th e 019 0 4 3 2 4119 E X P LO R I N G U TO P I A N YO R K Fe s t i va l . Yo u ’ l l re c o g n i s e th e m i n c i t y PAG E 1 4 c e n t re c a f é s by th e Yo r k Fe s t i va l o f I d e a s Diverse scientists are ideally placed to use R E I N V E N T I N G T H E N O R T H : s t i cke r, w h i ch i n v i te s yo u to re a d th e b o o k their unique experiences to ‘imagine the F R O M R O M E TO R OW N T R E E th e n p a s s i t o n . M a ny o f th e b o o ks a re by impossible’ and solve challenging problems. PAG E 22 s p e a ke r s a t th i s ye a r ’ s Fe s t i va l . But perhaps surprisingly LGBT+ scientists are F R E N C H F I L M S C R E E N I N G : I f yo u a re n o t l u ck y e n o u g h to s p o t a often invisible. David Smith of the University M E R C I PAT R O N ! f re e b o o k , Wa te r s to n e s w i l l b e o n h a n d of York explores difficulties faced by LGBT+ PAG E 3 8 a t m a ny o f o u r eve n t s s e l l i n g b o o ks by scientists, highlighting their ongoing work Fe s t i va l s p e a ke r s . A ny a c a d e m i c b o o ks we and uncovering hidden stories. Join us for a S PAC E . P L A N E TS . STA R S . PAG E 5 8 re c e i ve a re b e i n g d o n a te d to O x fa m . discussion of cutting-edge science and the politics of identity.

T h u r s d ay 14 J u n e | 6 7 Galina Vale: Guitar virtuoso China in Drag

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Flamboyant international guitar diva Galina A p p r o a c h i n g t h e e n d o f h i s e i g h t - y e a r s t a y Vale plays a programme of ﬂamenco and i n B e i j i n g , B B C c o r r e s p o n d e n t M i c h a e l classical pieces. A child prodigy raised in B r i s t o w d e c i d e d h e w a n t e d t o w r i t e a b o u t a family of musicians, Galina’s performing t h e c o u n t r y ’ s m o d e r n h i s t o r y . T o a s s i s t 15 career began at the age of eight with an h i m h e a s k e d f o r t h e h e l p o f h i s l a n g u a g e appearance on Ukrainian State Television. t e a c h e r , w h o w a s b o r n j u s t t w o y e a r s a f t e r Since then she has performed over 2,000 t h e c o m m u n i s t p a r t y c a m e t o p o w e r i n 1 9 4 9 . concerts around the world. Join us and enjoy F i n d o u t h o w M i c h a e l g r a d u a l l y r e a l i s e d JUNE spectacular music in a fantastic setting. t h e c h a n g i n g f o r t u n e s o f h i s c r o s s - d r e s s i n g t e a c h e r ’ s l i f e m i r r o r e d t h e u p s a n d d o w n s o f h i s c o u n t r y .

6 8 | Fr i d ay 15 J u n e FESTIVAL FOCUS CREATING INCLUSIVE ECONOMIES Fri 15 June, 10.30am to 6.30pm Why in the 21st century do we have a more 1pm to 2.30pm unequal society than ever before? Our Focus Ron Cooke Hub, University of York Day explores the relationship between Solving UK Poverty Join panellists including Campbell Robb, Free tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com economic and political decision-making CEO of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, 01904 324119 and the impact of those decisions on the Anne Longfield, Children’s Commissioner for most vulnerable in our society. Working in England, and Helen Pearson, author of The collaboration with the Joseph Rowntree Where are the big ideas to solve... Life Project as they discuss possible solutions Foundation, we discuss the reasons behind to UK poverty. this inequality, the impact it has, and crucially, where the big new ideas on 2.45pm to 4.15pm creating inclusive economies lie. Solving Homelessness 10.30am to 12.15pm Our speakers, including Lord Victor Adebowale, Chief Executive of the social Connecting the Dots: Global enterprise Turning Point, and Sam Thomas of inequality and poverty the Health Foundation, discuss the key issues. Join our expert speakers David Pilling, Africa Editor of the Financial Times and author of 5pm to 6.30pm The Growth Delusion; Kate Pickett, author of The Inner Level, sequel to the acclaimed Building an Inclusive Economy: The Spirit Level; and Danny Dorling of Where are the big ideas? the University of Oxford, author of Peak Experts, including Andy Wood of the Inclusive Inequality: Britain’s Ticking Time Bomb. Economy Partnership and Roy Sainsbury of the University of York, present innovative ideas for creating an inclusive economy. Presented in collaboration with the Joseph Rowntree Foundation

Fr i d ay 15 J u n e | 6 9 York Design Awards The Scientiﬁc Secrets When They Go Low,

Walking Trail of Doctor Who We Go High ﬂickr.com/Gage Skidmore

Fr i 15 J u n e , 6 p m to 8 p m a n d Fr i 15 J u n e , 6 . 3 0 p m to 7. 3 0 p m Fr i 15 J u n e , 6 . 3 0 p m to 7. 3 0 p m S a t 16 J u n e , 10 a m to 12 n o o n P i a z z a B u i l d i n g , Un i ve r s i t y o f Yo r k K i n g ’ s M a n o r, E x h i b i t i o n S qu a re M e e t a t th e H i s c ox B u i l d i n g , Fre e t i cke t s : yo r k fe s t i va l o f i d e a s . c o m Fre e t i cke t s : yo r k fe s t i va l o f i d e a s . c o m P e a s h o l m e G re e n 019 0 4 3 2 4119 019 0 4 3 2 4119 Fre e t i cke t s : yo r k fe s t i va l o f i d e a s . c o m 019 0 4 3 2 4119 Doctor Who stories are many things: thrilling I n h i s w o r k a s a s p e e c h w r i t e r t o s e n i o r adventures, historical dramas, tales of love p o l i t i c i a n s a n d b u s i n e s s l e a d e r s a r o u n d t h e A unique opportunity to visit York Design and war and jelly babies. They’re also science w o r l d , P h i l i p C o l l i n s h a s b e c o m e w e l l v e r s e d Award-winning buildings from the first 11 fiction – but how much of the science is i n u n d e r s t a n d i n g w h a t i t i s t h a t m a k e s a years of the scheme – including some hidden actually real, and how much is really fiction? s p e e c h g r e a t . T h e a u t h o r o f W h e n T h e y G o gems. Join architects and Peter Brown, former Join Simon Guerrier and Marek Kukula, L o w , W e G o H i g h, h e r e v e a l s h o w t h e m o s t Director of York Civic Trust, authors of The Scientific Secrets of Doctor n o t a b l e s p e e c h e s i n h i s t o r y h a v e w o r k e d , for our walking trails around Who, for a mind-bending blend of story and a n a l y s i n g t h e r h e t o r i c a l t r i c k s t o u n c o v e r the city centre.Participants science that will help you seeDoctor Who in a h o w t h e r i g h t s p e e c h a t t h e r i g h t t i m e c a n must be able to walk and whole new light. p r o f o u n d l y s h a p e t h e w o r l d . stand comfortably for up to two hours.

7 0 | Fr i d ay 15 J u n e Food and Farming Dogmatic Dinner with Dickens Man of Iron:

Thomas Telford

CICO Books 2017 Ed Sunman

Fri 15 June, 7pm to 8pm Fri 15 June, 7.30pm to 8.30pm Fri 15 June, 7.30pm to 8.30pm King’s Manor, Exhibition Square King’s Manor, Exhibition Square Ron Cooke Hub, University of York Free tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com Free tickets: yorkfestivaloﬁdeas.com Free tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com 01904 324119 01904 324119 01904 324119

Jamal used to be dogmatic. Well, he still Pen Vogler, author ofDinner with Dickens, Few people have done more than Thomas slightly is. But now he is more open to hearing celebrates the food of Victorian England Telford to shape our nation. A stonemason different opinions. Presented by SLAP and and the dishes Dickens wrote about with turned architect turned engineer, he created exploring free speech, Facebook debates, such gusto and purpose, showing how his the backbone of our national road network. police brutality, privilege and self-reﬂection, own experiences of hunger inﬂuenced his His bridges are some of the most dramatic Dogmatic focuses on what happened when conviction that the poor also had the right and beautiful ever built, his constructions Jamal became more aware of racial inequality. to enjoy good food, drink and company. stupendous. Drawing on contemporary Join us for a combination of storytelling, Join Pen to explore what housekeeping and accounts, author Julian Glover explains performance lecture, audience entertaining tell us about social history, and how one man transformed himself into the discussion and protest.Suitable discover what we can learn from Victorian greatest engineer Britain has ever produced. for ages 16+. cooks.

Friday 15 June | 71 Foundations of House The Epic of Gilgamesh Lyric Secrets of the Beatles’

White Album ﬂickr.com/Rudi Riet

Fr i 15 J u n e , 7. 3 0 p m to 10 . 3 0 p m Fr i 15 J u n e , 8 p m to 9 p m Fr i 15 J u n e , 8 p m to 9 . 3 0 p m ( Pe rfo rm a n c e 8 . 3 0 p m to 10 p m ) K i n g ’ s M a n o r, E x h i b i t i o n S qu a re Ro n C o o ke H u b , Un i ve r s i t y o f Yo r k Ro n C o o ke H u b , Un i ve r s i t y o f Yo r k Fre e t i cke t s : yo r k fe s t i va l o f i d e a s . c o m Fre e t i cke t s : yo r k fe s t i va l o f i d e a s . c o m Fre e t i cke t s : yo r k fe s t i va l o f i d e a s . c o m 019 0 4 3 2 4119 019 0 4 3 2 4119 019 0 4 3 2 4119 T h e E p i c o f G i l g a m e s h i s a 4 , 0 0 0 - y e a r - o l d Join us as we explore the Beatles’ genius as A blend of DJing, VJing, narration, B a b y l o n i a n p o e m a b o u t a h e r o i n q u e s t o f lyricists. Colin Campbell of the University of photography, video, geography and new i m m o r t a l i t y . P r e s e r v e d o n c l a y t a b l e t s , i t i s York examines the lyrics to the songs on what interviews, Foundations of Housetells the t h e e a r l i e s t g r e a t w o r k o f l i t e r a t u r e t o s u r v i v e is generally known asThe White Album, ﬁrst story of house music through an experimental f r o m t h e a n c i e n t w o r l d . A n d r e w G e o r g e o f issued in November 1968. By comparing live performance. Join Liam Thomas Maloney S O A S , U n i v e r s i t y o f L o n d o n , e x p l o r e s f o u r their lyrics with those of other pop and rock and Lynette Quek of the University of York t h e m e s r e l a t e d t o t h i s m a s t e r p i e c e : t h e groups of the time, Colin shows how the as they break down the boundaries between a r c h a e o l o g y o f t h e p o e m ’ s r e c o v e r y , t h e Beatles’ skill as wordsmiths underlies their club culture and research to examine the role r e c o n s t r u c t i o n o f i t s t e x t , t h e s t o r y i t t e l l s , perennial appeal. of Black and LGBTQ communities throughout a n d i t s m e s s a g e s a b o u t l i f e a n d d e a t h . the history of dance music.

7 2 | Fr i d ay 15 J u n e The Coming of the Cavalry to Fulford F R I DAY 1 5 T H E R E ’ S ST I L L T I M E SAT U RDAY TO CATCH…

YO R K ’ S SW E E T PAST: A TAST E O F S U CC E SS PAG E 10 B E H I N D T H E S C E N E S O F S C I E N C E S a t 16 J u n e , 10 a m to 12 n o o n PAG E 12 St O s wa l d ’ s C h u rch H a l l , Fu l fo rd E X P LO R I N G U TO P I A N YO R K T i cke t s : £ 3 ( F F H L o c a l H i s to ry S o c i e t y PAG E 1 4 m e m b e r s £ 1 ) N o b o o k i n g re qu i re d . H E A R M Y VO I C E : ff hyo r k . we e b ly. c o m A R T FO R W E L L B E I N G PAG E 1 4 Can you imagine York without the military S PAC E . P L A N E TS . STA R S . garrison it has had on and off since the PAG E 58 Romans arrived in AD 72? With the possible 16 closure of Fulford barracks, Judy Nicholson R I P P L E S O F G RAV I T Y, F L AS H E S O F L IG H T of the Fishergate, Fulford & Heslington Local PAG E 8 8 History Society takes a lively look back at the military presence in Fulford Road since the JUNE cavalry arrived in 1795.

S a t u rd ay 16 J u n e | 7 3 ne Sat u ur J day 16 FAMILY EVENTS York Psych!York: Interactive family fun ★ Sat 16 June, 10am to 4pm Festival York Medical Society, Stonegate How do you see colours? How good is your memory? How do you recognise of Ideas faces? These are just some of the questions researchers from the University of York’s Psychology Department are looking into. Come along to Psych! York and enjoy brain colouring and crafts, illusions and interactive exhibits. offers Suitable for all ages. Free. No booking required. a huge variety of Church Conservation: FREE An impossible task? events ★ Sat 16 June, 11.30am to 3.30pm Holy Trinity Church, Goodramgate for Join the Churches Conservation Trust for a day of activities at one of York’s most atmospheric medieval gems, Holy Trinity Church. Find out how all the a church building is cared for, spot issues around the building on your own ‘eye spy’ condition survey family and learn about object conservation. to enjoy. Free. No booking required.

74 | Saturday 16 June Su n ne d u FAMILY EVENTS ay 17 J Medic! First World War battleFIeld medicine Other events ★ Sat 16 June, 2pm to 3.30pm not to be York Army Museum, Tower Street Have you ever wondered what battleﬁ eld missed this surgery in the First World War was like? weekend...… Can you imagine how it looked and smelled, and how it might have felt © IWM (Q 5935) to perform operations and nurse the ★ How Many Sails? wounded? Learn about medical care ★ Sat 16 and Sun 17 June, during the war. Suitable for children 11am to 4pm aged 8+. Free. No booking required. Find out about multi-sailed mills. Please see page 78.

Talking Portraits! ★ Space: The ﬁ nal frontier? ★ Sun 17 June, 10am to 4pm ★ Sat 16 June, various times throughout the day Join us for a celebration of The Mansion House, St Helen’s Square astronomy and space science. Explore the furthest reaches Imagine if portraits could talk – what stories would they tell? of space in our inﬂ atable Join University of York students as they unlock the secrets planetarium – the Cosmodome, of the paintings of the Lord Mayors of York displayed in the make rockets and meteors, and historic Mansion House. This interactive storytelling event venture inside the Sundome. is particularly suitable for children aged nine to 13. Free. Please see page 82. No booking required. (Mansion House admission applies)

Saturday 16 June | 75 FESTIVAL FOCUS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: PROMISES AND PERILS Sat 16 June, 11am to 6pm Do you know what artificial intelligence (AI) 12 noon to 1.30pm is? Would you like to find out more? Join us Ron Cooke Hub, University of York to discuss what we should and shouldn’t be Driverless Vehicles Free tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com worried about, and what AI might mean for Driverless vehicles have been hitting the 01904 324119 our future health, employment and everyday headlines – autonomous cars, crew-less life. As well as inspiring talks from experts, tankers and parcel delivery by drones. They our Focus Day includes opportunities to chat promise improved freedom and efficiency, with artificially intelligent agents. but how do we live safely in a world of AI?

2.30pm to 4pm 11am to 4.30pm Exhibition Artificial Intelligence for Health Would you choose to be looked after by a Explore AI, robotics and autonomous systems: robotic carer? Could AI be used to support Have a chat with a chatbot; see robots in those with mental health issues? Is the action and have a go at programming your potential for AI to revolutionise healthcare own; or play noughts-and-crosses against the overhyped or could it transform the NHS? computer and watch its ‘thought processes’. The £12m Assuring A ut onomy 4.30pm to 6pm Int er national Pr og r amme is 11am to 11.45am spearheading r esear c h, tr aining and The Future of Work standar ds in t he safety of r obotics and What is Artificial Intelligence? In the near future, autonomous systems aut onomous sy st ems (RAS). Our vision Our keynote address introduces you to the will be placed in roles and given functions is t o furt her enable t he widespr ead and world of artificial intelligence, robotics and currently performed by skilled humans. We beneﬁcial uptake of RAS by o v er coming autonomous systems. Find out about the discuss the implications for the world of work. t he obstacles t o ac hie ving r egulat ory robots that are already here and part of our and public acceptance. lives, and discover what the future may hold.

The Assuring A ut onomy Int er national Pr og r amme is support ed b y t he Lloyd’s Regist er F oundation and t he U niv ersity of York

76 | S a t u rd ay 16 J u n e Food and Farming

A Taste of Ancient Sicily LUMA Film Festival Four Mums in a Boat Martin Carver/University of York

S a t 16 J u n e , 10 a m to 2 p m Sat 16 and Sun 17 June, 10am to 10pm S a t 16 J u n e , 11 a m to 12 n o o n ( Ta l k 12 n o o n to 1 p m ) T h e a t re , F i l m a n d Te l ev i s i o n B u i l d i n g , Ro n C o o ke H u b , Un i ve r s i t y o f Yo r k K i n g ’ s M a n o r, E x h i b i t i o n S qu a re Un i ve r s i t y o f Yo r k Fre e t i cke t s : yo r k fe s t i va l o f i d e a s . c o m Fre e t i cke t s : yo r k fe s t i va l o f i d e a s . c o m Fre e t i cke t s : l u m a f i l m fe s t i va l . c o m 019 0 4 3 2 4119 019 0 4 3 2 4119 Now in its seventh year, the LUMA Film Festival L a s t y e a r f o u r o r d i n a r y w o r k i n g m u m s f r o m Starting from the find of a brightly coloured was created by University of York students Y o r k s h i r e e n t e r e d t h e r e c o r d b o o k s a f t e r a n Islamic dish of the 10th century, we take to champion the work of the Department i n c r e d i b l e t w o - m o n t h j o u r n e y a c r o s s t h e you on a Sicilian journey through 700 years of Theatre, Film and Television. As well A t l a n t i c . M e e t t w o o f t h o s e w o m e n , N i k i and four consecutive changes in regime as screenings of student work, the event D o e g a n d F r a n c e s D a v i e s , a n d fi n d o u t h o w – Roman, Byzantine, Arab and Norman. includes talks and workshops from leading t h e y t o o k o n a n d c o n q u e r e d t h e w o r l d ’ s Join archaeologist Martin Carver, scientists, professionals in the UK film and television t o u g h e s t r o w , t h e T a l i s k e r W h i s k y A t l a n t i c artists and a chef for a taste of Sicily, science industry. Past student work screened at LUMA C h a l l e n g e . P r e p a r e t o b e i n s p i r e d a s y o u h e a r displays, a film, talk and exhibition.Booking has gone on to receive t h e s t o r y o f t h e i r e x t r a o r d i n a r y l i f e - c h a n g i n g required for the talk and tasting but other national and international a d v e n t u r e . events are awards and drop-in. recognition.

S a t u rd ay 16 J u n e | 7 7 How Many Sails? Digital Handmade: The new Thinking: Destination

Industrial Revolution unknown… NASA

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7 8 | S a t u rd ay 16 J u n e Food and Farming Reading Science Futures: Cows: The story of a Bearing Arms, and Heads

Sat 16 June, 2pm to 4pm Sat 16 June, 3pm to 4pm Sat 16 June, 4.30pm to 5.30pm Ron Cooke Hub, University of York King’s Manor, Exhibition Square York Army Museum, Tower Street Free tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com Free tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com Free tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com 01904 324119 01904 324119 01904 324119

What if human brains and minds operated Farmer and author John Connell presents an Stretcher bearers were instrumental in saving independently from their bodily selves? Join account of a year on an Irish farm and the lives and recovering bodies throughout the our book group and discuss John Scalzi’s history of man’s relationship with the cow. First World War. Their jobs were gruelling, 2014 novel Lock In and the way it envisions Join John, author ofThe Cow Book, as he dangerous and relentless after an attack. the future of human bodies, medical science, explains the story of the cow from ancient Marie Allitt of the University of York reveals and social interaction. Recorded as part domestication to the modern practise of the personal stories of these men – and some of the Prospecting Futures project, your mechanised herds. Find out how one winter, women – including some local stories. Hear, contributions will help researchers understand having never intended to follow in his father’s through their own words, what it was like to how people engage with science and the footsteps, John found himself back on the be a stretcher bearer in the First World War. social futures it creates through science farm learning the ways of the farmer. ﬁction.

Saturday 16 June | 79 Imagining the Impossible: Life without cars SAT U R DAY 1 6 T H E R E ’ S ST I L L T I M E SU NDAY TO CATCH…

T H E R OW N T R E E TA K EOV E R I N CA R TO O N S PAG E 13 S a t 16 J u n e , 7 p m to 8 . 3 0 p m E X P LO R I N G U TO P I A N YO R K C yc l e H e ave n , H o s p i t a l F i e l d s Ro a d PAG E 1 4 Tickets: £3 yorkfestivalofideas.com H E A R M Y VO I C E : 01904 651870 A R T FO R W E L L B E I N G PAG E 1 4 A d v e n t u r e c y c l i s t a n d a u t h o r J o s i e D e w S PAC E . P L A N E TS . STA R S . h a s c y c l e d o v e r 5 0 5 , 0 0 0 m i l e s a c r o s s s i x PAG E 5 8 c o n t i n e n t s a n d 4 9 c o u n t r i e s . J o i n J o s i e a t YO R K D E S IG N AWA R DS C y c l e H e a v e n a s s h e d i s c u s s e s l i f e w i t h o u t WA L K I N G T RA I L 17 c a r s . B e s t k n o w n f o r w r i t i n g PAG E 70 a b o u t l i f e i n t h e s a d d l e o n w o r l d c y c l i n g a d v e n t u r e s , h e a r h o w t h a t t r a n s l a t e s i n t o e v e r y d a y JUNE f a m i l y l i f e w i t h t h r e e c h i l d r e n .

8 0 | S a t u rd ay 16 J u n e FESTIVAL FOCUS RE-IMAGINING THE CITY Sun 17 June, 11.30am to 6pm Which cities work and which don’t? Why? How 2.30pm to 4pm can we ensure good growth through design? King’s Manor, Exhibition Square Building Sustainable, Our special Focus Day explores the possibilities Successful Communities Free tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com for ‘re-imagining the city’. Join us as our expert 01904 324119 speakers discuss how architecture, technology How do we create successful communities? and transport underpin urban living and how Our speakers include housing policy expert they impact on the environment, our lives, Rebecca Tunstall of the University of York and health and happiness. leading architects Riccardo Marini, Founder of Marini Urbanismo and Clare Wright, Founding Partner at Wright & Wright. 11.30am to 12 noon Cities of Today and Tomorrow 4.30pm to 6pm Our opening keynote speech puts the main Re-imagining York issues into context. Where are we now and In the year that York was named ‘the best where do we need to be in terms of design place to live in Britain’ in The Sunday Times, and city living? Hear an architect’s view. our Focus Day ends by re-imagining our own city of York. With a unique mix of 12 noon to 1.30pm heritage and hi-tech what is the plan to Technology and Transport re-imagine this historic city? Find out from Our speakers, including Stephen Joseph, speakers including Bob Allies of Allies and E X H I B I T I O N Executive Director of Campaign for Morrison, developers of the masterplan for O u r Fo c u s D ay i n c l u d e s a s p e c i a l Better Transport, Harbinder Birdi, Head of York Central; Andy Shrimpton, Founder of e x h i b i t i o n by s t u d e n t s f ro m th e Infrastructure and Transport at Hawkins Cycle Heaven; Timothy Ireland from the Kent Ke n t S ch o o l o f A rch i te c t u re Brown and transport planner Paul Osborne, School of Architecture and David Rudlin of help us re-imagine city living. Urbanism Environment and Design (URBED).

Sunday 17 June | 81 Space: The final frontier?

Sun 17 June, 10am to 4pm Join the University of York’s Astronomy Galaxy Wars Physics Exhibition Centre, Society for a journey to the furthest reaches 11.30am to 12.30pm University of York of space as we celebrate astronomy and Galaxy evolution is a messy business, where Free tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com space science. Our packed day of talks, more massive systems are built up by 01904 324119 exhibitions and hands-on activities offers collisions between smaller galaxies. Join something for all ages and interests. Michelle Collins of the University of Surrey and find out what will happen when the Hands-on Activities and Milky Way and the Andromeda finally merge. Exhibition Booking required. 10am to 4pm Travel through space in our Cosmodome, Our Local Group venture inside the Sundome or tour the 1.30pm to 2.30pm Solar System on our planetary walks. Join Noelia Noël of the University of Surrey Discover how stars work using Lego, get and find out how galaxies form and hands-on making rockets and meteors, and evolve. Discover why the galaxies around browse an astrophotography exhibition by Andromeda and the Milky Way are the best Chris Baker of Galaxies on Glass. Suitable laboratories we have at hand to perform for all the family. No booking required. ‘galactic archaeology’. Booking required.

To Infinity and Beyond Multi-messenger Astronomy 10.15am to 11.15am 2.45pm to 3.45pm Discover the challenges faced by British Learn how gravitational-wave observatories Astronaut Tim Peake on his mission to the are helping to unlock the secrets of stellar

NASA International Space Station as we take evolution, including supernovae and related a fun-filled look at human space flight. cosmic explosions. Paul Crowther of the Expect some explosive demonstrations! University of Sheffield discusses some exciting Suitable for all the family. Booking new developments. Booking required. required.

82 | Sunday 17 June Knowing the Score Rise Up Women! The Quiet Place Book Club

S u n 17 J u n e , 1 p m to 2 p m S u n 17 J u n e , 2 . 3 0 p m to 3 . 3 0 p m D o y o u l o v e r e a d i n g a n d d i s c u s s i n g b o o k s ? P i a z z a B u i l d i n g , Un i ve r s i t y o f Yo r k Ro n C o o ke H u b , Un i ve r s i t y o f Yo r k T h e n w h y n o t j o i n T h e Q u i e t P l a c e B o o k C l u b , Free tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com Free tickets:yorkfestivalofideas.com o u r y e a r - r o u n d v i r t u a l r e a d i n g g r o u p o n 01904 324119 019 0 4 3 2 4119 I n s t a g r a m ? H o s t e d b y Y o r k F e s t i v a l o f I d e a s a n d t h e A s m o t h e r t o t e n n i s c h a m p i o n s J a m i e a n d O n e h u n d r e d y e a r s o n f r o m t h e c a m p a i g n U n i v e r s i t y o f Y o r k ’ s D e p a r t m e n t o f E n g l i s h A n d y M u r r a y , S c o t t i s h N a t i o n a l C o a c h , c o a c h f o r w o m e n ’ s s u f f r a g e , a u t h o r D i a n e a n d R e l a t e d L i t e r a t u r e , t h e b o o k c l u b o f t h e F e d C u p , a n d g e n e r a l a l l - r o u n d c a n - A t k i n s o n c e l e b r a t e s t h e l i v e s o f t h e w o m e n f e a t u r e s a n e w b o o k e a c h m o n t h t h r o u g h o u t d o w o m a n o f w o n d e r , J u d y M u r r a y i s t h e w h o a n s w e r e d t h e c a l l t o ‘ R i s e U p ’ . L e d b y t h e y e a r . L o o k o u t f o r c o m m e n t s a n d u l t i m a t e r o l e m o d e l f o r b e l i e v i n g i n y o u r s e l f E m m e l i n e P a n k h u r s t a n d h e r d a u g h t e r s t h o u g h t - p r o v o k i n g q u e s t i o n s , a s w e l l a s a n d b e i n g a m b i t i o u s . J o i n J u d y a n d ﬁ n d o u t C h r i s t a b e l a n d S y l v i a , t h i s d i v e r s e g r o u p o f p o s t s p r o v i d i n g e x p e r t r e a c t i o n s t o l i t e r a r y a b o u t h e r i n s p i r a t i o n a l l i f e a s a p a r e n t , c o a c h w o m e n s p a n n e d t h e d i v i d e s o f c l a s s a n d n e w s h e a d l i n e s , n a t i o n a l e v e n t s , a n d a n d l e a d e r , a n d t h e c h a l l e n g e s s h e h a s f a c e d , c o u n t r y . A c t r e s s e s , m i l l - w o r k e r s , t e a c h e r s , s e a s o n a l t o p i c s . f r o m d e s p e r a t e ﬁ n a n c e s a n d g r o w i n g p a i n s s e a m s t r e s s e s a n d s c i e n t i s t s , t h e y w e r e a l l t o e n t r e n c h e d s e x i s m . r e l e n t l e s s i n t h e i r p u r s u i t o f o n e g o a l : t h e T o j o i n t h e v i r t u a l b o o k c l u b s i m p l y f o l l o w r i g h t t o v o t e . @ q u i e t p l a c e b o o k c l u b o n I n s t a g r a m .

S u n d ay 17 J u n e | 8 3 Eoforwic: Celebrating In York we are surrounded by reminders of Truth is Trickiest the Roman and Viking past. Anglo-Saxon York, 1pm to 2pm or Eoforwic, is far less visible in the city today Anglo-Saxon York The 10th century Exeter Book contains a than Roman Eboracum or Danish Jorvik. But collection of almost 100 riddles but neglects Sun 17 June, 10.30am to 5pm the Anglian era of York’s history, between to provide any solutions. Jennifer Neville of K133, King’s Manor, Exhibition Square the Roman occupation and the Viking Royal Holloway, University of London explores Free tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com conquest, lasted for longer than those two these delightful texts and explains why 01904 324119 eras put together. Join us as we delve into the this absence points to a purpose. Booking Anglo-Saxon past and discover clues to life in required. Anglian York. Five Alpha Females Anglo-Saxon Crafts 2.30pm to 3.30pm 10.30am to 4pm Using archaeological evidence, Martin Step back in time and find out about Carver of the University of York introduces Anglo-Saxon life through its crafts. Watch us to five commanding Anglo-Saxon women demonstrations and chat to our exhibitors he has encountered on excavations. These in the King’s Manor courtyard. No booking include an anonymous queen and a spiritual required. specialist. Booking required.

Simple Methods, Complex Who Lived in Alcuin’s York? Results 4pm to 5pm 11am to 12 noon From churchman to noble, trader to pauper, Contemporary and medieval metalworker find out how research is uncovering new Jamie Hall discusses the challenges faced by insights into the inhabitants of Anglian York. goldsmiths during the early medieval period, Join Ailsa Mainman of the University of York the deceptive simplicity of their techniques, for a glimpse of the past. Booking required. and the magnificent treasures they produced. Booking required.

84 | Sunday 17 June FESTIVAL FINALE Broadcasters of the Future: New Generation Thinkers NEW S u n 17 J u n e , 6 . 3 0 p m to 8 . 5 0 p m Tempest Anderson Hall, GENERATION Museum Gardens Fre e t i cke t s : yo r k fe s t i va l o f i d e a s . c o m THINKERS 019 0 4 3 2 4119

Meet five New Generation Thinkers and Join in the discussion with our five dynamic speakers: hear their ideas on topics ranging from Sarah Scott and the dream of a female utopia to John Gower, the forgotten medieval poet. New Generation Thinkers is a nationwide scheme run by BBC Radio 3 and the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) to find the brightest minds at the start of their careers with the potential to share their cutting-edge research through John Joanna Seb Lucy Sophie broadcasting. Gallagher Cohen Falk Powell Coulombeau Accessible to all, our Festival finale will In Search of Elizabeth John Gower, Sarah Scott Rehabilitating be recorded for broadcast on BBC Radio the German Cady Stanton the Forgotten and the Dream the Rev. John 3’s The Essay in late June. It features Princess and Woman’s Medieval Poet of a Female Trusler five inspiring speakers, choral music by Rights Utopia The 24 and a drinks reception. The 24 is conducted by Robert Hollingworth, founder and director of I Fagiolini, one Supported by: of the UK’s top professional vocal groups. Ron and Barbara Cooke Dr Richard Shephard The Jane Moody in Memoriam Lecture

S u n d ay 17 J u n e | 8 5 Britten: War Requiem

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T H E R OW N T R E E TA K EOV E R I N CA R TO O N S FESTIVAL PAG E 13 We d 2 0 J u n e , 7. 3 0 p m to 9 . 10 p m E X P LO R I N G U TO P I A N YO R K Yo r k M i n s te r, D e a n ga te PAG E 1 4 EVENTS Tickets: £25/£20 (Concessions £23/£18); H E A R M Y VO I C E : Unreserved £14 (Concessions £12, A R T FO R W E L L B E I N G students £5) PAG E 1 4 yorkconcerts.co.uk 01904 322439 LU M A F I L M F E ST I VA L PAG E 77 T h e U n i v e r s i t y C h o i r a n d S y m p h o n y O r c h e s t r a p r e s e n t B r i t t e n ’ s s e a r i n g W a r R e q u i e m. T h e H OW M A N Y SA I L S? L a t i n m a s s t e x t a n d p o e m s b y W i l f r e d O w e n PAG E 78 a r e s u n g b y t e n o r J a m e s G i l c h r i s t , b a r i t o n e S t e p h a n L o g e s a n d s o p r a n o C a t r i n W o o d r u f f w i t h c h o r u s , b o y s ’ c h o i r , o r g a n , a n d f u l l a n d c h a m b e r o r c h e s t r a s . A l l f o r c e s c o m e t o g e t h e r f o r t h e d e v a s t a t i n g ﬁ n a l e . S p o n s o r s : E v a n s P r o p e r t y G r o u p , S c h r o d e r s , T r i b a l .

8 6 | S u n d ay 17 J u n e York Design Awards: Refuse/Refuge

Mon 25 June, 6pm to 9pm Fri 20 July to Sun 16 Sept, 10am to 5pm Ron Cooke Hub, University of York York Art Gallery, Exhibition Square Free tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com Free. No ticket required. 01904 324119 Refuse/Refuge is an exhibition of Join us for the 12th annual York Design contemporary art exploring the role of Awards presentation in categories covering visual politics in shaping the public’s residential, community and commercial reactions to the 21st-century refugee crisis. buildings, and open spaces. York Design Curated by University of York PhD students Awards promotes excellence in architectural Kyveli Lignou-Tsamantani and Martha design and conservation in the York area. Cattell, the exhibition is supported by the Good sustainable design and University’s History of Art Department, York conservation support the Festival of Ideas, the White Rose College city’s special heritage and of the Arts & Humanities, and the Arts and contribute to the well-being Humanities Research Council. of its residents and visitors.

Post Festival Events | 87 Nowherelands: An atlas Ripples of Gravity,

of vanished countries Flashes of Light ﬂickr.com/NASA Goddard Space Flight Centre

BREAKING S a t 9 J u n e , 4 . 3 0 p m to 5 . 3 0 p m Fr i 15 J u n e , 7 p m to 8 . 3 0 p m Ro n C o o ke H u b , Un i ve r s i t y o f Yo r k St P e te r ’ s S ch o o l , C l i fto n NEWS Fre e t i cke t s : yo r k fe s t i va l o f i d e a s . c o m Fre e t i cke t s : s t p e te r s yo r k . eve n t b r i te . c o m 019 0 4 3 2 4119 019 0 4 5 2 7 315

W h a t m a k e s a n a t i o n a n a t i o n ? D r a w i n g J o i n L I G O s c i e n t i s t M a r t i n H e n d r y o f t h e o n ﬁ c t i o n , e y e - w i t n e s s a c c o u n t s a n d U n i v e r s i t y o f G l a s g o w a s h e e x p l o r e s t h e h i s t o r i c a l s o u r c e s , w r i t e r B j ø r n B e r g e c a s t s a m a z i n g t e c h n o l o g y b e h i n d t h e d e t e c t i o n a n u n c o n v e n t i o n a l e y e o v e r l o s t n a t i o n s . o f g r a v i t a t i o n a l w a v e s . W i d e l y h a i l e d a s F r o m B i a f r a t o N e w B r u n s w i c k a n d L a b u a n t h e b i g g e s t s c i e n t i ﬁ c b r e a k t h r o u g h o f t o T a n n u T u v a , t h e y e a c h h a v e o n e t h i n g t h e d e c a d e , w h a t m i g h t t h e d e t e c t i o n o f i n c o m m o n : t h e y e n d u r e d g r a v i t a t i o n a l w a v e s t e l l u s a b o u t s o m e o f t h e l o n g e n o u g h t o i s s u e t h e i r b i g g e s t u n s o l v e d m y s t e r i e s i n p h y s i c s a n d o w n s t a m p s . D i s c o v e r w h y , a s t r o n o m y ? C o m e a l o n g n o m a t t e r h o w s h o r t - l i v e d , a n d l e a r n m o r e a b o u t t h i s a l l t h e s e l o s t s p e c t a c u l a r d i s c o v e r y . n a t i o n s h a v e s t o r i e s t o t e l l .

8 8 | B re a k i n g N ew s FESTIVAL PARTNERS We would like to thank the following sponsors and partners for making York Festival of Ideas 2018 happen: Agrimax Fairfax House One Planet York UK National Quantum Technologies All Saints, Pavement Fera Science Ltd Orillo Productions Programme Arts and Humanities Research Fishergate, Fulford and Heslington Orion Publishing Group UPP Foundation Council (AHRC) Local History Society Out of Character Theatre Company Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) Association for Computing French Embassy in the UK Oxfam Virgin Trains East Coast Machinery Distinguished Friends of the Library and Archives Penguin Random House Visit York Visitors Programme Granta Records of Early English Drama Voice & Vote Athena SWAN Gender Equality Talk Gusto Restaurant & Bar York North-East Waterstones Aylmer Lecture HarperCollins Publishers Rendez-vous de l’histoire de Blois White Rose College of the Arts & Barefoot Lightning HERSTORY.YORK Ron and Barbara Cooke Humanities Barnsley Museums & Heritage Trust Hiscox Roundhouse History Tours Wonkhe BBC History Magazine Holgate Windmill Rowntree Society Writers at York BBC Radio 3 Holy Trinity Church, Goodramgate St Helen Stonegate York Archaeological Trust BBC Radio 4 Holy Trinity Micklegate St Leonard’s Hospice York Army Museum Best Western York Pavilion Hotel du Vin St Peter’s School York Chamber Music Festival Bettys How to Do Good Tour Saville AV York Concerts BioVale Hull York Medical School Sheldon Memorial Trust York Conferences Bloom! Humanities Research Centre Shepherd Group York CVS Bloomsbury Publishing Institute of Physics and Engineering SLAP York Cycle Campaign Bootham School in Medicine Society for the Study of French History York Design Awards Borthwick Institute for Archives Institution of Engineering and Tang Hall Community Centre York Environmental Sustainability Café Scientifique Technology TARGeTED Institute Centre for Lifelong Learning Jane Moody Fund Thames & Hudson York Explore Library Learning Centre Centre for Social Studies, University Joseph Rowntree Foundation The 24 York Greenways of Coimbra Kent School of Architecture The Company of Merchant York Health & Wellbeing Board Churches Conservation Trust Laidlaw Scholars Adventurers of the City of York York Islamic Art Circle City Screen Leeds Brewery The Ebor Lectures York Literature Festival Cycle Heaven Lloyd’s Register Foundation The Holbeck Charitable Trust York Minster Dr Richard Shephard LUMA The Jorvik Group York Museums Trust Duke of York Pub Make It York The Mansion House York Musical Society Durham University Marie Curie Actions The Morrell Centre for Toleration York St John University Eagle & Child Pub National Centre for Early Music The Prayer Book Society Yorkshire Academy of Film and European Research Council NORLA: Norwegian Literature Three Minute Thesis Television Acting Faber & Faber Abroad University of York Yorkshire Philosophical Society

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French Embassy in the UK The Lloyd’s Register Foundation UPP Foundation The Higher Education, Research and The Lloyd’s Register Foundation is a charity The UPP Foundation is an independent Innovation (ESRI) Department of the French that helps to protect life and property charity established and funded by student Embassy in the United Kingdom is recognised and support education, engineering- accommodation provider University as a partner for British Institutions and their related research and public engagement. Partnerships Programme to help tackle the French counterparts. The ESRI is very happy We are very pleased to have established biggest issues facing the higher education to work with York Festival of Ideas to present the Assuring Autonomy International sector across the UK. We are delighted to the second edition of A Date with History. Programme at the University of York and collaborate with York Festival of Ideas to Bringing together leading historians from to take part in the Festival Focus Day on present a Focus Day exploring the future France and the UK, this year’s event will focus artificial intelligence, Artificial Intelligence: of UK higher education (page 27). on ‘imagining revolutions’ (page 38). Promises and Perils (page 76).

Joseph Rowntree Foundation The Morrell Centre for Toleration The Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) is The Morrell Centre for Toleration, which a politically independent social change is generously supported by the C and organisation whose mission is to inspire J B Morrell Trust, is proud to sponsor the action and change to solve UK poverty. Festival Focus Day, Achieving Peace in JRF is therefore delighted to sponsor and the Middle East (page 37). The Centre is collaborate in the Festival Focus Day, dedicated to increasing the philosophical Creating Inclusive Economies, which explores and historical understanding and the big new ideas for creating inclusive appreciation of toleration as an idea and economies and solving poverty (page 69). as a practice. Follow us @MorrellCentre.

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Shepherd Group Jane Moody Fund Saville AV Shepherd Group is one of the leading family- With thanks to the Jane Moody Fund for Saville AV is delighted to provide technical owned private businesses in the UK. Founded supporting the Festival Finale, Broadcasters audio-visual support for events taking place in 1890 in York, its head offices remain in the of the Future: New Generation Thinkers at the UPP Foundation Marquee, King’s city and its operations include Portakabin, (page 85). Professor Jane Moody, who died Manor. Europe’s market-leading modular building in 2011, was founding Director of the innovator. Shepherd Group is the proud University of York’s Humanities Research Virgin Trains East Coast sponsor of the Fun for Families strand of Centre and co-founder of York Festival of Connecting Yorkshire with London and York Festival of Ideas (page 7). Ideas. Scotland in speed, style and comfort. Our new Azuma trains start serving York from The Institution of Engineering and Ron and Barbara Cooke December. We are a proud sponsor of York Technology Ron and Barbara Cooke are delighted to Festival of Ideas. The Institution of Engineering and Technology sponsor the Festival Finale, Broadcasters (IET) is the largest multidisciplinary of the Future: New Generation Thinkers Waterstones professional engineering institution in the (page 85). Look out for Waterstones book sales at world. The North Yorkshire Network of the many of our events. IET is a proud sponsor and collaborator of Dr Richard Shephard York Festival of Ideas. This year we will be Dr Richard Shephard is very pleased to supporting Simon Holland’s talk, Space, sponsor the Festival Finale, Broadcasters Traps and Animated Apps (page 39). of the Future: New Generation Thinkers (page 85).

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1 Alcuin College 15 Duke of York Pub 30 Parliament Street 46 York Army Museum University of York King’s Square Tower Street 31 Piazza Building 2 All Saints, Pavement 16 Eagle & Child Pub University of York 47 York Art Gallery Please call 01904 324119 for High Petergate Exhibition Square details on wheelchair access No wheelchair access 32 Physics Exhibition Centre University of York 48 York Castle Museum 3 Askham Bar Park & Ride 17 Exhibition Square Eye of York 33 Ron Cooke Hub 4 The Belmont Room at Bettys 18 Fairfax House University of York 49 York Explore Library Learning St Helen’s Square Castlegate Centre No wheelchair access Please contact the venue for 34 St Helen’s Church Library Square, Museum Street details on wheelchair access St Helen’s Square 5 Berrick Saul Building 01904 655543 50 York JEOL Nanocentre University of York 35 St Olave’s School Innovation Way 19 Hiscox Building Queen Anne’s Road 6 Biology Teaching Laboratories Peasholme Green 51 York Medical Society University of York 36 St Oswald’s Church Hall Stonegate 20 Holgate Windmill Main Street, Fulford Please call 01904 324119 for 7 Biorenewables Development Windmill Rise details on wheelchair access Centre 37 St Peter’s School 1 Hassacarr Close, Dunnington 21 Holy Trinity Church Clifton 52 York Minster Goodramgate Deangate 8 Bootham School 38 Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall 49-57 Bootham 22 Holy Trinity Micklegate University of York 53 York Plasma Institute and Laboratories 9 Borthwick Institute for Archives 23 The Jack Birch Unit 39 Spring Lane Building Church Lane University of York University of York University of York 54 York St John University 10 Centre for Immunology and 24 King’s Manor 40 Tang Hall Community Centre Lord Mayor’s Walk Infection Exhibition Square Fifth Avenue University of York No wheelchair access to K133 55 York Structural Biology Laboratory No parking 41 Tempest Anderson Hall University of York 11 City Screen Yorkshire Museum, Museum Gardens 13-17 Coney Street 25 King’s Square 56 Yorkshire Museum 42 Temple Hall Museum Gardens 12 Clinical Simulation Unit 26 The Mansion House York St John University Seebohm Rowntree Building, St Helen’s Square University of York 43 Theatre, Film and Television 27 Merchant Adventurers’ Hall Building All venues are wheelchair accessible 13 Cycle Heaven Fossgate University of York unless otherwise stated. Hospital Fields Road No wheelchair access 28 Millennium Bridge 44 Walmgate Bar 14 De Grey Court 29 National Centre for Early Music 45 Wolfson Atmospheric Chemistry York St John University Walmgate Laboratories University of York

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I’m curious about what the future holds.

So are we. That’s why we have invited world-leading experts to explore issues such as peace, poverty and AI. Come along and join in the debate. OF IDEAS Design by Doug James at Mode I haven’t got a degree, Is it really for me? Absolutely! Our events cover a wide range of topics and are for everyone- just come along, give it a go and discover something new.

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