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The Encyclopédie
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss one of the great achievements of the Enlightenment.
The Needham Question
Melvyn Bragg examines the Needham Question; why Europe, not China made modern technology.
The Diet of Worms
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the events that helped trigger the European Reformation.
Averroes
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the 12th century Islamic philosopher, Averroes.
Humboldt
Melvyn Bragg examines the Prussian naturalist and explorer, Alexander Von Humboldt.
Comedy in Ancient Greek Theatre
Melvyn Bragg explores comedy in Ancient Greek theatre including Aristophanes and Menander.
Pastoral Literature
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss pastoral literature from Virgil to Dylan Thomas.
Galaxies
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the creation and destruction of galaxies.
The Spanish Inquisition
Melvyn Bragg examines the Spanish Inquisition, defenders of medieval orthodoxy.
Carbon
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss carbon, which forms the basis of all organic life.
