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In Our Time Episodes

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    The Jesuits

    Melvyn Bragg discusses the Jesuits, 鈥渢he school masters of Europe鈥�.

  2. Mars

    Melvyn Bragg discusses the planet Mars, a source of endless fascination in human history

  3. Constantinople Siege and Fall

    Melvyn Bragg examines the 1453 siege of Constantinople which ended the Byzantine Empire.

  4. Hell

    Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the history of Hell and its representation in the arts.

  5. Indian Mathematics

    Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the 5000 year long story of Indian Maths.

  6. Anarchism

    Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the political creed of Anarchism.

  7. The Speed of Light

    Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the speed of light, lynchpin of Einstein鈥檚 universe.

  8. Altruism

    Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss philosophical and evolutionary arguments over altruism.

  9. The Peasants鈥� Revolt

    Melvyn Bragg examines the 1381 Peasants鈥� Revolt, a pivotal moment in England鈥檚 history.

  10. Pope

    The life and work of the brilliant, acerbic and unpopular poet Alexander Pope.

  11. The Poincar茅 Conjecture

    Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss a puzzle that may explain the shape of the universe.

  12. The Encyclop茅die

    Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss one of the great achievements of the Enlightenment.

  13. The Needham Question

    Melvyn Bragg examines the Needham Question; why Europe, not China made modern technology.

  14. The Diet of Worms

    Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the events that helped trigger the European Reformation.

  15. Averroes

    Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the 12th century Islamic philosopher, Averroes.

  16. Humboldt

    Melvyn Bragg examines the Prussian naturalist and explorer, Alexander Von Humboldt.

  17. Comedy in Ancient Greek Theatre

    Melvyn Bragg explores comedy in Ancient Greek theatre including Aristophanes and Menander.

  18. Pastoral Literature

    Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss pastoral literature from Virgil to Dylan Thomas.

  19. Galaxies

    Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the creation and destruction of galaxies.

  20. The Spanish Inquisition

    Melvyn Bragg examines the Spanish Inquisition, defenders of medieval orthodoxy.

  21. Carbon

    Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss carbon, which forms the basis of all organic life.

  22. Uncle Tom's Cabin

    Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the 19th century anti-slavery novel, 'Uncle Tom's Cabin'.

  23. The Heart

    Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the history of ideas about the heart.

  24. Mathematics and Music

    Melvyn Bragg examines the mathematical structures that lie within the heart of music.

  25. Mill

    The life and ideas of the 19th century political philosopher John Stuart Mill.

  26. Fairies

    Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the 5000 year cultural history of fairies.

  27. Astronomy and Empire

    Melvyn Bragg examines the relationship between astronomy and British Imperial expansion.

  28. The Great Exhibition of 1851

    Melvyn Bragg examines the exhibition that showcased Victorian Britain's industrial might.

  29. Immunisation

    Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the search for immunisation and its impact on society.

  30. The Oxford Movement

    Melvyn Bragg examines the 19th century Catholic movement within the Church of England.

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