The Essay Episodes Available now
Black South African Cuisine—From Biltong to Bobotie - Journeys in South African Cuisine
Lindsay Johns samples the cuisines of South Africa’s Xhosa and Zulu township communities.
Prepared Minds—Art and Uncertainty
Margaret Heffernan explores the benefits of uncertainty in both life and art.
Are we done?—Art and Uncertainty
Margaret Heffernan explores how an artist knows when to stop.
In the Bottom of the Well—Art and Uncertainty
Margaret Heffernan explores how artists tolerate the fear of uncertainty.
Where am I?—Art and Uncertainty
Margaret Heffernan considers how artists use uncertainty when starting a new project.
The Benefit of Doubt—Art and Uncertainty
Margaret Heffernan explores how artists embrace uncertainty to create their work.
A Dying Breed—Behind the Veil: The story of Irish nuns
Convent-educated, lapsed Catholic Olivia O'Leary asks where all the Irish nuns have gone.
The Rebels—Behind the Veil: The story of Irish nuns
Convent-educated, lapsed catholic Olivia O'Leary asks where all the Irish nuns have gone.
Class and the Convent—Behind the Veil: The story of Irish nuns
Convent-educated, lapsed catholic Olivia O'Leary asks where all the Irish nuns have gone.
Liberated Women—Behind the Veil: The story of Irish nuns
Convent-educated, lapsed Catholic Olivia O'Leary asks where all the Irish nuns have gone.
