For the past decade, author Brad Borkan explored the lives of extraordinary individuals – explorers (Shackleton), innovators (Wright Brothers), engineers (Brunel), reformers (Susan B. Anthony), and others – who shaped the last two centuries in some way.
In this entertaining talk, Brad reveals the 11 common traits that propelled these figures to greatness.
- Exhibition
Skin maps: semi-permeable cartography
A new exhibition of collages and reworkings of historic maps from the RGS and other archives by Steph Morris.
LondonMembers only12 Jun 2026 - 16 Aug 2026 - Webinar
Exploring literacy through geography
In this one-hour session, Fiona Sheriff will discuss a range of literacy strategies which can be used to demystify geographical vocabulary alongside a range of texts which can be used to open worlds in the classroom.
OnlineTeachersMonday 29 June 2026 - Exhibition
Earth Photo exhibition
The Society is pleased to showcase the winners and best in class from our international competition dedicated to engaging with still and moving image makers sharing the prescient issues affecting the climate and life on our planet.
LondonOpen to all30 Jun 2026 - 24 Jul 2026