Archive: Emma
01 Oct 2026
50m
BBC Radio 4 · Education
In Our Time
A world-class seminar, every week. In Our Time explores the ideas, people and discoveries that have shaped our world, spanning history, philosophy, religion, science, literature, art and culture. On Thursdays, hear brand-new episodes hosted by Misha Glenny and leading academics. On Mondays, discover Misha's Archive Picks: classic conversations from the In Our Time archive, originally presented by Melvyn Bragg. Recent episodes have featured topics as wide-ranging as the Roman Arena, Handel's Messiah, John Keats, On Liberty and the Mariana Trench, bringing expert insight to pivotal events, influential thinkers and remarkable discoveries. Throughout the archive, you can hear discussions on historical figures such as Marie Antoinette, Nefertiti, Mary Wollstonecraft, Karl Marx and Albert Einstein; explore great works of literature such as Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Nineteen Eighty-Four, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and the poetry of John Donne; uncover the stories behind cultural masterpieces including Van Gogh's Sunflowers and Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel; or journey from Jupiter and the death of stars, to the theories of Plato and Aristotle. In Our Time celebrates the pursuit of knowledge and the enduring power of ideas.
Episodes
Archive: The War of 1812
24 Sep 2026
44m
Archive: Rosalind Franklin
17 Sep 2026
51m
In Our Time Returns for a New Series
07 Sep 2026
2m
Archive: Empress Dowager Cixi
03 Sep 2026
51m
Archive: Plate Tectonics
27 Aug 2026
44m
Archive: Hatshepsut
20 Aug 2026
47m
Archive: Coffee
13 Aug 2026
56m
AI processedCoffee evolved from a medicinal and religious aid used by Sufis into a transformative social catalyst that reshaped global intellectual and economic landscapes. In 17th-century London, coffee houses emerged as vital hubs for news, trade, and political discourse, providing a sober alternative to taverns and fostering th...
Pockets (from Here For The History)
07 Aug 2026
37m
AI processedWomen’s clothing historically lacks the functional pockets found in men’s attire, a disparity rooted in centuries of evolving fashion and social norms. While both genders utilized tie-on pouches during the medieval and Tudor periods, the introduction of sewn-in pockets favored men’s baggy breeches, leaving women relian...
Archive: Aphra Behn, pioneering playwright and spy.
06 Aug 2026
52m
Seashells
30 Jul 2026
53m
Vigée Le Brun
23 Jul 2026
56m
The Delian League
16 Jul 2026
54m
AI processedThe Delian League, established in 478 BCE as an alliance against the Persian Empire, evolved into an instrument of Athenian imperial power. While initially formed to defend Greek interests and exact revenge for Persian invasions, the alliance increasingly functioned as a coercive system where Athens extracted tribute a...
Machado de Assis
09 Jul 2026
53m
The Global Story - The soft power superpower, with Roman Mars
03 Jul 2026
27m
AI processedThe United States' 250th anniversary prompts an examination of how American innovation and standardization have profoundly shaped the modern world. Beyond traditional hard power, the U.S. projected influence through the global adoption of technical standards, such as the 60-degree screw thread, which became a prerequis...
The Evolution of Trees
02 Jul 2026
54m
The Welsh Marches
25 Jun 2026
52m
The Levellers
18 Jun 2026
55m
The Garamantes
11 Jun 2026
57m
Joseph Roth
04 Jun 2026
55m
AI processedJoseph Roth (1894-1939) served as a definitive chronicler of the Austro-Hungarian Empire’s collapse, capturing the profound sense of loss and displacement following the First World War. Born in the border town of Brody, Roth rose to prominence as a journalist and novelist in Vienna and Berlin, utilizing the feuilleton ...
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