Archive by Era: Victorian - page 1

1. Altruism

   Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss philosophical and evolutionary arguments over altruism.
2. Anaesthetics

   Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the history of anaesthetics.
3. Archaeology and Imperialism

   Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the link between archaeology and imperialism.
4. Christina Rossetti

   Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the Victorian poet Christina Rossetti.
5. Darwin: Life After Origins

   Melvyn visits Darwin's home at Down House in Kent.
6. Darwin: On the Origin of Species

   How Darwin was eventually persuaded to publish On the Origin of Species in November 1859.
7. Darwin: On the Origins of Charles Darwin

   Darwin's early life in Shropshire and his three years at Cambridge.
8. Darwin: The Voyage of the Beagle

   How Darwin's work during the Beagle expedition influenced his theories.
9. Dickens

   The achievements and legacy of the 19th century literary giant Charles Dickens.
10. Immunisation

    Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the search for immunisation and its impact on society.

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