Alan Turing | Illegal Love | 3

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Alan Turing | A Forgotten Hero | 4

Alan Turing’s life is tragically cut short. And his crucial impact during the war remains unknown for years. But in the 21st century, his legacy in Artificial Intelligence is more relevant than ever and so is his identity as a queer man. How should we reassess the legacy of Alan ...  Show more

Cleopatra | A Taste for Betrayal | 1

Cleopatra is born into a life of luxury - and violence. Beautiful and brilliant, the young queen of Egypt is still a teenager when she ascends the throne - but it's not long before she's betrayed by those closest to her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ...  Show more

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