The Beating Heart – The Art & Science of Our Most Vital Organ

Date: Thu, 14 May 2026 · 18:30 - 19:30
Cost: ÂŁ5
Venue: History of Science Museum (Basement Gallery)
Address: Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3AZ, United Kingdom
Event page: https://hsm.ox.ac.uk/event/the-beating-heart

The Beating Heart – The Art & Science of Our Most Vital Organ ❤️📚

Join Professor Robin Choudhury in conversation with Dr Silke Ackermann for a cultural detective trail through the history of the human heart. Drawing on Choudhury’s recent book, the discussion uncovers how saints, artists, scholars, and scientists shaped our understanding of this vital organ across centuries.

What to expect:

  • ❤️ A fireside conversation blending art, religion, philosophy, and science
  • đź“– Insights from Choudhury’s book The Beating Heart
  • 🏛 An atmospheric evening event in the museum’s Basement Gallery