In Our Time With Melvyn Bragg

In Our Time With Melvyn Bragg

The history of ideas discussed by Melvyn Bragg and guests including Philosophy, science, literature, religion and the influence these ideas have on us today.

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  • The Siege of Münster 5 Nov 09

    Thu, 5 Nov 09

    Duration:
    42 mins

    Melvyn Bragg discusses the Siege of Münster in 1534-35, when radical Anabaptists tried to create the 'New Jerusalem' in a small German town, with horrific consequences. With Diarmaid MacCulloch, Charlotte Methuen,and Lucy Wooding.

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