Archive by Genre: History - page 1

1. 1848: Year of Revolution

   Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss 1848, the year that saw Europe engulfed in revolution.
2. Africa

   Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the roots of Africa's current political and social crises.
3. Agincourt

   The history and legacy of the English army's defeat of the French at Agincourt in 1415.
4. Akhenaten

   Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Pharaoh Akhenaten.
5. Alfred and the Battle of Edington

   Melvyn Bragg examines King Alfred and the defeat of the Vikings at Battle of Edington.
6. Alfred Russel Wallace

   Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the work of the biologist Alfred Russel Wallace.
7. Annie Besant

   Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the 19th-century writer and campaigner Annie Besant.
8. Archaeology and Imperialism

   Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the link between archaeology and imperialism.
9. Architecture and Power

   Melvyn Bragg explores the ideas architecture expresses about our past and identity.
10. Astronomy and Empire

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

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