The History of Science Museum
Oxford University
The History of Science Museum houses an unrivaled collection of historic scientific instruments in the world's oldest surviving purpose-built museum building, the Old Ashmolean on Broad Street, Oxford. By virtue of the collection and the building, the Museum occupies a special position, both in the study of the history of science and in the development of western culture and collecting.
Disappointed Listener
11/12/2012
Only listened to part of the lecture on Islamic maps. The info was interesting, but not comprehensible since the lecturer was discussing images that were not shown on the screen.
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The History of Science Museum houses an unrivaled collection of historic scientific instruments in the world's oldest surviving purpose-built museum building, the Old Ashmolean on Broad Street, Oxford. By virtue of the collection and the building, the Museum occupies a special position, both in the study of the history of science and in the development of western culture and collecting.
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- CreatorOxford University
- Years Active2011 - 2013
- Episodes18
- RatingClean
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