The History of Science Museum

by Oxford University
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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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    Jul 24, 2013 – 41:22
  • Who's to Blame for the Weather?
    Apr 8, 2013 – 01:02:22
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    Apr 8, 2013 – 01:07:16
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    Mar 11, 2013 – 58:56
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    Oct 26, 2011 – 54:32
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    Apr 6, 2011 – 52:10
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    Apr 1, 2011 – 16:39
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    Mar 3, 2009 – 01:11:27
  • Telescopes Now Lecture 3: The Gemini Telescopes
    Mar 3, 2009 – 01:04:22
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