Presenter Melvyn Bragg invites leading academics to discuss the ideas and discoveries that shape our time.
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the philosopher and naturalist Henry David Thoreau.
Melvyn Bragg explores ideas that have influenced 20th century human rights and warfare.
Melvyn Bragg examines how legitimate it is to call the 20th century the American century.
Melvyn Bragg examines the first President of the US and what drove him to revolution.
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the American technological pioneer Thomas Edison.
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Statue of Liberty. .
Melvyn Bragg explores the myths and harsh reality of the 19th century American pioneers.
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the Battle of the Little Bighorn, Custer's Last Stand.
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the 19th century anti-slavery novel, 'Uncle Tom's Cabin'.
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the characteristics of the English identity.
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the life and work of Benjamin Franklin.
