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Writing the war: Sir Keith Murdoch

Watch our short film featuring extracts from the history-making 'Gallipoli letter' written by Sir Keith Murdoch in 1915.

30 Jun 2014 Duration: 03:58

Writing the war: Jessie Traill

Watch our short film drawn from the WWI writings, drawings and photograph album of Brighton-born artist Jessie Traill.

30 Jun 2014 Duration: 04:25

Writing the war: Percival Langford

See images from the front sent home to his students back home by teacher Percival Langford.

30 Jun 2014 Duration: 03:43

Writing the war: George Auchterlonie

Watch images and words from the WWI diaries of George Auchterlonie come to life in this short film.

30 Jun 2014 Duration: 05:06

Colin Holden on Piranesi's 'View of Cardinal Albani's Villa'

Colin Holden reveals why Piranesi included ground staff amongst the well-to-do visitors in this print.

27 Mar 2014 Duration: 03:19

Colin Holden on Piranesi's 'View of St Paul Outside-the-Walls'

Colin Holden points out the visitors Piranesi brings to life in his print of this pilgrimage church.

23 Mar 2014 Duration: 03:51

Colin Holden on Piranesi's 'Temple of Antoninus and Faustina'

Colin Holden contrasts the Grand Tourists and beggars seen in this print by Piranesi.

23 Mar 2014 Duration: 03:36

Colin Holden on Giovanni Battista Piranesi's Portrait

Colin Holden notes how this portrait of Piranesi as an ancient Roman reflected Piranesi's values.

23 Mar 2014 Duration: 03:07

Colin Holden on Piranesi's 'Outlet of Lake Albano'

Colin Holden explains how Piranesi’s exaggerated scale celebrates the ancient Romans’ engineering work.

23 Mar 2014 Duration: 03:01

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