The Essay Episodes Available now
Saint Brendan's Isle—Erland Cooper's Phantom Islands
In search of earthly paradise, we take an imaginary trip to Saint Brendan's Isle.
Frisland—Erland Cooper's Phantom Islands
A voyage to the arctic in search of Frisland and two medieval Venetian knights.
The Auroras—Erland Cooper's Phantom Islands
An imaginary journey to the South Atlantic in search of the elusive Aurora islands.
The Isle of Demons—Erland Cooper's Phantom Islands
A late-night voyage to Newfoundland and the mysterious Isle of Demons.
Hildaland—Erland Cooper's Phantom Islands
A late-night adventure to Hildaland - one of Orkney's vanishing islands.
Unravelling plainness—New Generation Thinkers 2023
Isabella Rosner explains why needlework challenges our idea of Quaker simplicity.
Unravelling plainness
Isabella Rosner explains why needlework challenges our idea of Quaker simplicity
What does feminist art mean?—New Generation Thinkers 2023
Ana Baeza Ruiz shares reflections from artists in the 70s women's liberation movement.
Rock, Paper, Saints and Sinners—New Generation Thinkers 2023
Gemma Tidman describes a board game created by a Jesuit seeking Mohawk converts.
Arteries of tomorrow—New Generation Thinkers 2023
Dan Taylor considers the way communities along the A13 are looking to the future.
