Historical themes, events and key individuals from Akhenaten to Xenophon.

Scientific principles, theory, and the role of key figures in the advancement of science.

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the history of ideas

History as told by the people who were there.

An hour of historical reporting told by the people who were there.

Exploring different aspects of history, science, philosophy and the arts.

History! The most exciting and important things that have ever happened on the planet! Featuring reports from the weird and wonderful places around the world where history has been made and interviews with some of the best historians writing today. Dan also covers some of the major anniversaries as they pass by and explores the deep history behind today's headlines - giving you the context to understand what is going on today.

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We tell our children unsettling fairy tales to teach them valuable life lessons, but these Cautionary Tales are for the education of the grown ups – and they are all true. Tim Harford (Financial Times, BBC, author of “The Data Detective” and “The Undercover Economist”) brings you stories of awful human error, tragic catastrophes, daring heists and hilarious fiascos. They'll delight you, scare you, but also make you wiser. iHeartMedia is the exclusive podcast partner of Pushkin Industries.