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Heart of Darkness
Melvyn Bragg discusses Joseph Conrad’s novel, Heart of Darkness.
Popper
Melvyn Bragg discusses the Anglo-Austrian philosopher Karl Popper.
Genghis Khan
Melvyn Bragg discusses Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire.
Archimedes
Melvyn Bragg discusses the Greek mathematician Archimedes and his famous cry of “eureka!”
The Jesuits
Melvyn Bragg discusses the Jesuits, “the school masters of Europe”.
Mars
Melvyn Bragg discusses the planet Mars, a source of endless fascination in human history
Constantinople Siege and Fall
Melvyn Bragg examines the 1453 siege of Constantinople which ended the Byzantine Empire.
Hell
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the history of Hell and its representation in the arts.
Indian Mathematics
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the 5000 year long story of Indian Maths.
Anarchism
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the political creed of Anarchism.
