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 Stuart dynasty's final attempt to reclaim the throne of England. With guests Alan Macinnes, Murray Pittock and Stana Nenadic.
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the 400 year history of the Romans in Britain. With Catherine Edwards, Greg Woolf and Mary Beard.
Melvyn Bragg examines the causes, events and repercussions of the Spanish Civil War. With Paul Preston, Mary Vincent and Helen Graham.
Melvyn Bragg examines the creation, power and legacy of the Aztec Empire. With Alan Knight, Adrian Locke and Elizabeth Graham.
Melvyn Bragg examines the emergence and impact of the Scottish Enlightenment. With guests Alexander Broadie, Karen O’Brien and Tom Devine.
Melvyn Bragg explores the ideas architecture expresses about our past and identity. With guests Adrian Tinniswood, Gillian Darley and Gavin Stamp.
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss slavery and empire; two themes that run right through this country’s history. With Linda Colley, Catherine Hall and Felipe Fernandez Armesto.
Melvyn Bragg explores the relationship between heritage culture and the study of history. Guests include David Cannadine, Miri Rubin and Peter Mandler.
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the impact of politics on psychoanalysis. With Adam Phillips, Sally Alexander and Malcolm Bowie.
Melvyn Bragg explores the myths and harsh reality of the 19th century American pioneers. With guests Frank McLynn, Christopher Frayling and Jenni Calder.
The history of the ancient kingdom and its religious, national and ethnic ideologies. With Norman Davies, Robert Pynsent and Karin Friedrich.
Melvyn Bragg examines what we really know about the Celts of pre-Roman Britain. With Barry Cunliffe, Alisdair Moffat and Miranda Aldhouse-Green.
Melvyn Bragg and guests assess the role that Rome has played in European civilization. Guests include Mary Beard, Catherine Edwards and Greg Woolf.
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the highs and lows of the Third Crusade. Guests include Jonathan Riley Smith, Carole Hillenbrand and Tariq Ali.
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the ethos and legacy of the British Empire. With Peter Cains, Catherine Hall and Maria Misra.
