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:
The comparative histories of two titans of 19th century history. Including guests Mike Broers, Andrew Roberts and Belinda Beaton.
Melvyn Bragg examines the origins of the most cherished form of government in the world. With guests Melissa Lane, Tim Winter and David Wooton.
The culture, history and legacy of the eastern Byzantine Empire. With John Julius Norwich, Charlotte Roueché and Liz James.
The impact and legacy of the French Revolution on European culture and politics. With Stephan Collini, Andrew Roberts and Anne Janowitz.
Melvyn Bragg considers whether the events of 1688 were really glorious or revolutionary. Including guests Rosemary Sweet, John Spur and Scott Mandelbrote.
The causes and events of the fall of the Roman Empire in the 5th century. With guests Richard Alaston, Charlotte Roueché and David Womersely.
Melvyn Bragg examines whether economic factors really are behind all historical events. With Niall Ferguson, Richard Evans and Jane Humphries.
Melvyn Bragg looks at the reign of Charles II and the consequences of the Restoration. With Richard Ollard, Mark Goldie and Clare Jackson.
Melvyn Bragg examines the role of British thinkers in the 18th century Enlightenment. With Linda Colley, Roy Porter and Jeremy Black.
Melvyn Bragg looks at the re-shaping of England as a modern state by the Tudor dynasty. With John Guy, Christopher Haigh and Christine Carpenter.
Melvyn Bragg examines Adolf Hitler and Nazi Germany though historiographical theories. With guests Ian Kershaw, Niall Ferguson and Mary Fulbrook.
The 15th century wars of the royal Houses of Lancaster and York. With guests Helen Castor, Colin Richmond and Steven Gunn.
Melvyn Bragg examines whether we are in a new era in the history of modern warfare. With guests Michael Howard, Michael Rose and Mary Kaldor.
Melvyn Bragg examines whether we can ever predict the future by understanding the past. With Eric Hobsbawm and Richard Evans.
Melvyn Bragg investigates what drove the Soviet leader Lenin, and enabled his successes. With Robert Service and Vitali Vitaliev.
