David Potter, author of Disruption: Why Things Change, analyses the causes of huge events that altered human history and guides us on a tour of radical transformation in western history, taking in the Black Death, Adolf Hitler, the printing press and the perils of complacency.
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Sep 3
Roman kings: myth, memory and the making of power
Before Rome's republic and the age of emperors, there were kings… or so the story goes. Beginning with Romulus, and ending with Lucius Tarquinius Superbus, these rulers loomed large in the Roman imagination – but is their narrative fact or fiction? In this episode, Emily Briffett ... Show More
41m 28s
Aug 2025
100 Events That Changed the World | 1-10
Uncover the pivotal moments that shaped our world. In '100 Events that Changed the World', journey through time and witness the battles, breakthroughs, and bold ideas that left an indelible mark on history. From ancient empires to modern revolutions, explore the turning points th ... Show More
20m 10s
Sep 2021
The Origins of Civilisation
<p>The world is constantly changing, and so has the perception of civilisation, but what exactly are the origins of this concept? Helping us answer this question from an anthropological and archaeological perspective, Professor Nam Kim joins Tristan once again on The Ancient ... Show More
58m 42s