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
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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 two churches near Trajan's Column'
Colin Holden highlights details from everyday life in this print from Piranesi's Vedute di Roma.
23 Mar 2014 Duration: 03:21
Colin Holden on Piranesi's 'Ruins in a Villa of Domitian'
Colin Holden discusses how the ruined villa in this print by Piranesi represents the folly of unrestrained power.
23 Mar 2014 Duration: 02:51
Colin Holden on Piranesi's 'View of the Customs House'
Colin Holden provides insights into the activities of the people portrayed in this Piranesi print.
23 Mar 2014 Duration: 03:27
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