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Why sleep sometimes eludes us
Insomnia in science and the arts
The enduring allure of jewellery
How precious ornaments have held us spellbound for centuries
The rise of fans and fandom
Iszi Lawrence and guests discuss the history and inexorable rise of fandom
The seductive dance of charisma
How magnetic personalities cast their spell
How the US dollar came to dominate the world
The story of the world’s pre-eminent currency
Libraries in the digital age
What is the role of libraries in the 21st century?
How airports took off
The history and evolution of airports, from military airstrips to luxury shopping outlets
What makes us nostalgic?
Recalling a past that wasn’t
Customer service: The rise of the doom loop
The evolution of customer service from call centres to chatbots
Movie theatre magic
The charm and changing fortunes of cinemas
The unfolding history of the magazine
Exploring a format that's been a primary source of information for hundreds of years
