In Our Time Archive: History
Summary: Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the people, conflicts and events that have shaped the world.
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Podcasts:
Melvyn Bragg examines the 1453 siege of Constantinople which ended the Byzantine Empire. With Judith Herrin, Roger Crowley and Colin Imber.
Melvyn Bragg examines the 1381 Peasants’ Revolt, a pivotal moment in England’s history. With guests Alastair Dunn, Caroline Barron and Miri Rubin.
Melvyn Bragg examines the Needham Question; why Europe, not China made modern technology. With Chris Cullen, Tim Barrett and Frances Wood.
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the events that helped trigger the European Reformation. With Diarmaid MacCulloch, David Bagchi and Charlotte Methuen.
Melvyn Bragg examines the relationship between astronomy and British Imperial expansion. With Simon Schaffer, Allan Chapman and Kristen Lippincott.
Melvyn Bragg examines the exhibition that showcased Victorian Britain's industrial might. With Jeremy Black, Hermione Hobhouse and Clive Emsley.
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Emperor Charlemagne and the Carolingian Renaissance. Guests include Julia Smith, Matthew Innes and Mary Garrison.
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Empress who transformed and modernized Russia. With Simon Dixon, Janet Hartley and Tony Lentin.
Melvyn Bragg examines the Abbasid Caliphs, rulers of the Islamic world for 200 years. With guests Hugh Kennedy, Amira Bennison and Robert Irwin.
Melvyn Bragg examines the 1819 Peterloo Massacre and the brutality of the British state. With Jeremy Black, Clive Emsley and Sarah Richardson.
Melvyn Bragg looks at the religious orders of the Dominicans and the Franciscans. With Anthony Kenny, Alexander Murray and Henrietta Leyser.
Melvyn Bragg examines the Field of the Cloth of Gold, and Tudor conspicuous consumption. With John Guy, Penny Roberts and Steven Gunn.
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the reign of terror during the French Revolution. With guests Mike Broers, Rebecca Spang and Tim Blanning.
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the link between archaeology and imperialism. Guests include Eleanor Robson, Tim Champion and Richard Parkinson.
Melvyn Bragg examines King Alfred and the defeat of the Vikings at Battle of Edington. With guests Richard Gameson, Sarah Foot and John Hines.
