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Fridays until 20.30
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Events
The power of belief: can religion be separated from politics?
Friday 12 January,
18.30 / Special event
The science of belief: Colin Blakemore and Tom McLeish in conversation
Friday 26 January,
18.30 / Special event
History Hit presents: Understanding the ancient Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan
Saturday 27 January,
10.30 / Study day
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Faiths In Tune interfaith music performances: water and nature
Sunday 4 February,
14.00 / Performance
The Crick Crack Club presents The fate we bring ourselves: Greek myths unleashed
Sunday 11 February,
14.30 / Performance