Civilisations old and new and the M Shed museum
Peter Watson considers the differences between Old and New World civilisations, while Dave Musgrove heads to the new M Shed museum to find out about a rather gruesome book. Hosted on Acast. See acast....
26 Jan 201249min
Antarctic expedition special
In an Antarctic expedition special, Elin Simonsson talks about Captain Scott’s scientific legacy while Sophie Gordon considers the power of the Antarctic photographs taken on Scott and Shackleton’s ex...
19 Jan 201247min
Ancient Egypt through Victorian eyes
Sheilagh Ogilvie discusses unusual consumption regulations in early modern Germany and David Gange examines Victorian notions of Ancient Egypt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...
12 Jan 201249min
King George VI and stories from Africa
Denis Judd explains the appeal of King George VI and Gus Casely-Hayford tells the remarkable story of a golden African kingdom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more ...
5 Jan 201259min
How is history relevant to us?
Roman Krznaric explains how history can guide our lives today, while Bill Cash MP lauds the statesman John Bright. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad...
29 Dec 201141min
Hidden tunnels in Exeter
Professor Mark Stoyle explores the historic passages that lie under the city of Exeter in Devon and Dr Steven Gunn talks about the perils of water in Tudor England. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
22 Dec 20111h 3min
Religion and war
Michael Snape considers the role of religion in war, and Julie Gottlieb reviews how female voters were seen in the interwar period. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn m...
15 Dec 201147min
Peter Englund's new book
Peter Englund speaks about his new book on the First World War and we interview Michael Hunter about the scientist Robert Boyle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more...
8 Dec 201153min
