What's the point?

Is there a good reason to research artwork in ancient Pompeii? We talk to a classics expert in the latest addition to our "What's the Point?" series.

Professor Thorlac Turville-Petre discusses his study of literature from the Middle Ages. More at http://www.youtube.com/Arts...

University of Nottingham theologian Simon Oliver discusses his area of study as part of our "what's the point" series.

Archaeologist Will Bowden discussing why he spends much of his time digging up Roman ruins.

Sarah Hibberd is an Associate Professor specialising in 19th Century French Grand Opera. So we ask her - what's the point of studying that?

Paul Grainge is an associate professor of film studies at the University of Nottingham. Why is he currently studying the use of "idents" on televis...