My research examines the crossroads of health, leisure and beauty with science and technology. From technological advancements in culture to travel to nightspots in London and Hollywood. All talks can be tailored to suit your audience and the time available.
These can also all be turned into articles, podcast episodes and on screen expert contributions for documentaries.
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The Age of Airships
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X-ray Mania
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Egyptomania
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Half Lives tells the fascinating, curious, sometimes macabre story of the element through its ascendance as a desirable item – a present for a queen, a prize in a treasure hunt, a glow-in- the-dark dance costume – to its role as a supposed cure-all in everyday 20th-century life, when medical practitioners and business people (reputable and otherwise) devised ingenious ways of commodifying the new wonder element, and enthusiastic customers welcomed their radioactive wares into their homes.
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Santos unpicks fact from fiction and exhibits a masterful grasp of a complex area of science history that is so often mistold
author of the Butchering Art
Half Lives shines a light on the shocking history of the world’s toxic love affair with a deadly substance. Unnerving, fascinating, informative and truly frightening.
author of The Five
Just finished ‘Half Lives – The Unlikely History of Radium’ fascinating book, truly appreciate the perspective that Lucy Jane Santos takes.
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Research – Training – TV and film consultancy -On Screen Expert – Fact checking.
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