The Forum Episodes Available now
Lifting the lid: The history of the toilet
An invention many rely on, but prefer not to discuss
Calm in the chaos: The story of the Stoics
A philosophy for resilience and equanimity
Cambodia's ancient Khmer Empire
Builders and sculptors of South East Asia's awe-inspiring monuments
Who was the real Cleopatra?
Unpicking fact from fiction in the life of the last queen of Egypt
Karl Kraus: Austria鈥檚 fearless satirist
The scathing critic of deceit and corruption in Vienna
Cool: Sunglasses, style and American counter-culture
Exploring the elements of that seemingly effortless pose to which so many aspire
Frida Kahlo: A life in colour
The life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, known for her ground-breaking self-portraits
The Jet Engine
The trailblazing technology which made the air age soar
Edgar Allan Poe: Master of horror
The dark, tumultuous life of America鈥檚 great gothic writer
The Making of Modern Japan
Rajan Datar and guests discuss the astonishing transformation of Japan over 150 years
