A global history of philosophy
Philosopher and author Julian Baggini speaks about his new book, How the World Thinks, in conversation with the historian Justin Champion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. ...
18 Feb 201938min
Love in Georgian times
For our Valentine’s Day episode, historian Sally Holloway explores the nature of courtship, love and marriage in 18th-century Britain, highlighting the similarities and differences to the modern day H...
14 Feb 201935min
Eric Hobsbawm: history and politics
Professor Richard J Evans discusses his new biography of Eric Hobsbawm, the influential 20th-century historian who was famously – and sometimes controversially – a committed Marxist throughout his car...
11 Feb 201949min
The story of modern Japan
Dr Christopher Harding explores Japan’s dramatic history over the past 150 years, considering its relationship with the west and the cultural impact of its rapid modernisation Hosted on Acast. See aca...
7 Feb 201941min
War and music
BBC broadcaster John Simpson discusses the connections between classical music and some of the most notable events of the mid-20th century, from World War Two to the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. ...
4 Feb 201927min
Bonus Episode: How technology is changing politics
In this special edition, produced by our friends from the Science Focus podcast, Jamie Susskind explains how the politics of the future will be shaped by the technology influencing our lives today. Ho...
2 Feb 201939min
A Roman woman of great power
Historian Emma Southon explores the extraordinary life of Agrippina the Younger, who was the wife of Claudius, the mother of Nero and the sister of Caligula, as well as being a remarkable woman in her...
31 Jan 201945min
World-changing women
Jenni Murray, longstanding presenter of BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour, discusses her new book, which tells the stories of some of the most fascinating women in global history, from Joan of Arc to Marie C...
28 Jan 201936min
