成人快手

The Hanoverian Succession

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the politics that led to the coronation of George I.

• 50 mins

Nizami Ganjavi

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the great 12th-century Persian epic romantic poet.

• 52 mins

The Habitability of Planets

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss ideas about where life may begin in the universe and how.

• 52 mins

Plutarch's Parallel Lives

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the influential Greek biographer and his main work

• 56 mins

Vase-mania

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the eighteenth century mania for classical vases.

• 56 mins

Slime Moulds

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the remarkable world of slime mould.

• 51 mins

The Battle of Valmy

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the day in 1792 when the French Revolution risked defeat.

• 47 mins

Socrates in Prison

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the inspiring last days of the great Athenian philosopher.

• 50 mins

Pope Joan

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the legend of Pope Joan.

• 46 mins

Sir John Soane

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the influential English architect John Soane.

• 53 mins

Catherine of Aragon

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the woman so important that two Tudor royals married her.

• 52 mins

Oliver Goldsmith

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss this influential and prolific 18th-century Irish writer.

• 50 mins