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

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

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the ideas, people and events that have shaped our world.

History as told by the people who were there.

We tell our children unsettling fairy tales to teach them valuable 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”) brings you stories of awful human error, tragic catastrophes, and hilarious fiascos. They'll delight you, scare you, but also make you wiser. New episodes every other Friday. iHeartMedia is the exclusive podcast partner of Pushkin Industries.

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New research on how society works

Discover world history, culture and ideas with today’s leading experts

Revisionist History is Malcolm Gladwell's journey through the overlooked and the misunderstood. Every episode re-examines something from the past—an event, a person, an idea, even a song—and asks whether we got it right the first time. From Pushkin Industries. Because sometimes the past deserves a second chance. iHeartMedia is the exclusive podcast partner of Pushkin Industries.

Programme exploring the limits and potential of the human mind