BBC Radio 4 - In Our Time

Renaissance Magic

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Renaissance obsession with Magic.

Melvyn Bragg examines the 17th century idea that all knowledge arises from experience.

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the truth behind the empire of Babylon.

Melvyn Bragg examines our knowledge of the planets in both our and other solar systems.

Melvyn Bragg looks at the politics behind the rise of religious freedom in England.

Melvyn Bragg examines the number between 1 and -1, once denounced as the devil's work.

Melvyn Bragg explores what defines a hero, and their place in classical society.

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss tea, the first truly global commodity.

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss how emotional experiences can become physical symptoms.

Melvyn Bragg examines the poetry, tragedy and idealism of Byron, Shelley and Keats.