Spanning history, religion, culture, science and philosophy, In Our Time from BBC Radio 4 is essential listening for the intellectually curious. In each episode, host Melvyn Bragg and expert guests explore the characters, events and discoveries that have shaped our world. History fans can learn about pivotal wars and societal upheavals, such as the rise and fall of Napoleon, the Sack of Rome in 15... more
Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 1124 | Founded | 20 years ago |
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Number of Listeners | Category | History |
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the anchoress and mystic who, in the late fourteenth century, wrote about her visions of Christ suffering, in a work since known as Revelations of Divine Love. She is probably the first named woman writer in English, e... more
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss how members of the same species send each other invisible chemical signals to influence the way they behave. Pheromones are used by species across the animal kingdom in a variety of ways, such as laying trails to be fo... more
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the discovery in 1922 of Tutankhamun's 3000 year old tomb and its impact on the understanding of ancient Egypt, both academic and popular. The riches, such as the death mask above, were spectacular and made the reputat... more
In an extended version of the programme that was broadcast, Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the influential book John Maynard Keynes wrote in 1919 after he resigned in protest from his role at the Paris Peace Conference. There the victors of World Wa... more
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Brilliant
Have enjoyed all the enlightening topics over the years
Some of the best vehicles for driving curiosity. So many unknown places along the journey explored and explained in an approachable conversation.
Great topics, host and guests
Found this uninformative,
misguided and unnecessarily combative.
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With a focus on history, religion, science, and philosophy, this series captivates the intellectually curious by exploring significant figures, events, and ideas that have shaped humanity. The discussions range from historical upheavals such as the rise of Napoleon and the intricacies of the Russian Revolution, to the compelling lives of influential rulers like Marie Antoinette and Cleopatra. Art enthusiasts can appreciate explorations of masterpieces by Michelangelo and Van Gogh, while science lovers are treated to insights on black holes, gravity theories, and medical breakthroughs like penicillin. The podcast also probingly addresses philosophical questions surrounding free will, ethics, and social justice, making it a rich source of kno... more
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Recent guests on In Our Time include:
1. John Gallagher
2. Phil Withington
3. Theresa Bejan
4. Jonathan Codd
5. Emily Rayfield
6. Steve Brusatte
7. Seán Duffy
8. Moira Nimweini
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