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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
The American author James Baldwin
A giant of twentieth century American culture
The Acropolis: Cradle of democracy
How the Acropolis of Athens provided the West with its foundations of politics and drama
Friedrich Engels: The Man Behind Karl Marx
The eventful life of Engels and his pivotal contribution to Marxism
Empress Nur Jahan: Leader of the Mughals
The woman who wielded unparalleled power over the Mughal Empire in 17th century India
Waiting for Godot: The play that changed the rules of theatre
How a play in which nothing happens created a revolution in contemporary theatre
