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A 19th-century odyssey from the Potomac to the Nile
Andrew Rhodes, FRGS, will present on the topic of Alexander Macomb Mason (1841-1897): a naval officer, a mercenary, an explorer, and a diplomat whose remarkable career put him on the scene at many of the late 19th century鈥檚 most dramatic events.
London and onlineOpen to allMonday 10 November 2025 - Monday night lecture
Revisiting the Dolgarrog dam disaster after 100 years
On 2 November 1925, a catastrophic flood swept through Dolgarrog village in north Wales, depositing enormous boulders and killing 16 people.聽In 2025, what have we learnt from this flood disaster?
London and onlineMembers + one guestMonday 10 November 2025 - Discussion
Geographies of power and the new global security landscape
With global tensions shifting in Eastern Europe, the Indo-Pacific, and Africa, this panel will explore how geographic thinking helps understand and respond to evolving security threats, including hybrid warfare, migration pressures, and resource conflicts.
London and onlineOpen to allTuesday 11 November 2025
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