Welcome to the Age of Mistrust? LATE

Discover 10-11 Carlton House Terrace, our historic home.

Are we living in an Age of Mistrust? And what can we do about it? Explore some of the biggest questions of our time like never before in this season’s British Academy Late. Discuss the state of politics in the age of fake news; learn about the latest research on conspiracy theories and misinformation from our funded researchers; and experience the world of data and AI with a live musical performance.

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About the British Academy

We are the UK's national academy for the humanities and social sciences. We mobilise these disciplines to understand the world and shape a brighter future.

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About Carlton House Terrace

Carlton House Terrace was designed by John Nash and constructed from 1827 to 1833 on the site of Carlton House, the former home of the Prince Regent, later George IV.

From 1831 until just after the First World War, No. 10 was the London home of the Ridley family, who were wealthy landowners in Northumberland. The British Academy moved into No. 10 in 1998.

Take yourself on a tour of Carlton House Terrace using the QR codes around the building or join a guided tour, starting at 19:50 in the Reading Room.

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Lower ground floor

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This British Academy Late marks the start of our winter season, The Age of Mistrust?

Join us as we explore how the latest humanities and social sciences research can help us confront some of the biggest issues of our time. How can we recognise misinformation? How can we build trust in society? and how can the past help us build a better future?

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