Frances Larson
Historian | Lessons from the Most Intriguing Figures of the Past
Most recently at TED in 2015.
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Frances Larson is a renowned historian and author whose work explores the lives of extraordinary individuals. As a Senior Lecturer at the University of Durham, she has published acclaimed biographies of executioners, headhunters, and other figures that have captured the public imagination.
Larson's insightful analysis sheds light on the complex motivations and legacies of these historical icons, revealing profound lessons about the human condition. Her captivating keynotes transport audiences to bygone eras, fostering a deeper understanding of the past that illuminates the present.
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Why public beheadings get millions of views
In a disturbing - but fascinating - walk through history, Frances Larson examines humanity's strange relationship with public executions … and specifically beheadings. As she shows us, they have always drawn a crowd, first in the public square and now on YouTube. What makes them horrific and compelling in equal measure?
1 talk, all in 2015
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