by BBC Radio 4
<p>Spanning history, religion, culture, science and philosophy, In Our Time from BBC Radio 4 is essential listening for the intellectually curious. In each episode, host Melvyn Bragg and expert guests explore the characters, events and discoveries that have shaped our world. History fans can learn about pivotal wars and societal upheavals, such as the rise and fall of Napoleon, the Sack of Rome in 1527, and the political intrigue of the Russian Revolution. Those fascinated by the lives of kings and queens can journey to Versailles to meet Marie Antoinette and Louis XIV the Sun King, or to Ancient Egypt to meet Cleopatra and Nerfertiti. Or perhaps you’re looking to explore the history of religion, from Buddhism’s early teachings to the Protestant Reformation. If you’re interested in the stories behind iconic works of art, music and literature, dive in to discussions on the artistic genius of Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel and Van Gogh’s famous Sunflowers. From Gothic architecture to the works of Shakespeare, each episode of In Our Time offers new insight into humanity’s cultural achievements. Those looking to enrich their scientific knowledge can hear episodes on black holes, the Periodic Table, and classical theories of gravity, motion, evolution and relativity. Learn how the discovery of penicillin revolutionised medicine, and how the death of stars can lead to the formation of new planets. Lovers of philosophy will find episodes on the big issues that define existence, from free will and ethics, to liberty and justice. In what ways did celebrated philosophers such as Mary Wollstonecraft and Karl Marx push forward radical new ideas? How has the concept of karma evolved from the ancient Sanskrit texts of Hinduism to today? What was Plato’s concept of an ideal republic, and how did he explore this through the legend of the lost city of Atlantis? In Our Time celebrates the pursuit of knowledge and the enduring power of ideas.</p>
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April 17, 2025
Melvyn Bragg interviews Emma Smith, Lucy Munro, and Michelle O’Callaghan about the diverse and influential works of playwright Thomas Middleton.
April 10, 2025
Melvyn Bragg interviews industry experts Mateen Arghandehpour, Lindsay Allen, and Lynette Mitchell to explore the legacy of Cyrus the Great and the historical accuracy of his famous Cyrus Cylinder.
April 3, 2025
<p>Since plants have to mate and produce offspring while rooted to the spot, they have to be pollinated – by wind, water, or animals – most commonly insects. They use a surprising array of tricks to attract pollinators: striking colours, iridescent light effects, and enticing scents, to name but a few. </p><p>Insects, on the other hand, do not seek to pollinate plants – they are looking for food; so plants make sure it’s worth their while. Insects are also remarkably sophisticated in their ability to find, recognise and find their way inside flowers. </p><p>So pollination has evolved as a complex dance between plants and pollinators that is essential for life on earth to continue. </p><p>With </p><p>Beverley Glover, Director of the Cambridge University Botanic Garden</p><p>Jane Memmott, Professor of Ecology at the University of Bristol</p><p>And</p><p>Lars Chittka, Professor of Sensory and Behavioural Ecology at Queen Mary, University of London.</p><p>Producer: Eliane Glaser</p><p>Reading list:</p><p>Stephen L Buchmann and Gary Paul Nabhan, The Forgotten Pollinators (Island Press, 1997)</p><p>Lars Chittka, The Mind of a Bee (Princeton University Press, 2023)</p><p>Steven Falk, Field Guide to the Bees of Britain and Ireland (British Wildlife Publishing, 2015)</p><p>Francis S. Gilbert (illustrated by Steven J. Falk), Hoverflies: Naturalists' Handbooks vol. 5 (Pelagic Publishing, 2015)</p><p>Dave Goulson, A Sting in the Tale: My Adventures with Bumblebees (Vintage, 2014)</p><p>Edwige Moyroud and Beverley J. Glover, ‘The evolution of diverse floral morphologies’ (Current Biology vol 11, 2017)</p><p>Jeff Ollerton, Birds and Flowers: An Intimate 50 Million Year Relationship (Pelagic Publishing, 2024) Alan E. Stubbs and Steven J. Falk, British Hoverflies (British Entomological & Natural History Society, 2002)</p><p>Timothy Walker, Pollination: The Enduring Relationship Between Plant and Pollinator (Princeton University Press, 2020)</p><p>In Our Time is a BBC Studios Audio Production</p>
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