Historical themes, events and key individuals from Akhenaten to Xenophon.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01dh5yg
Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 10 days 10 hours 35 minutes
History as Science
Melvyn Bragg examines the importance of geography and ecology in shaping world history.
The British Empire's Legacy
Melvyn Bragg examines the impact of Britain’s colonial past on its current identity.
The American Century
Melvyn Bragg examines how legitimate it is to call the 20th century the American century.
History's relevance in the 20th century
Melvyn Bragg considers the relevance of the study of history in the 20th century.
Work in the 20th Century
Melvyn Bragg examines the changing ideas about the function of work in the 20th century.
The City in the 20th Century
Melvyn Bragg looks at the innovative developments of the city in the 20th century.
Politics in the 20th Century
Melvyn Bragg discusses politics and morality with Gore Vidal and Alan Clarke.
War in the 20th Century
Melvyn Bragg explores ideas that have influenced 20th century human rights and warfare.