How To Invent A Country

An eleganza extravaganza of gossip and an intimate kiki. 

Salman Rushdie and the British Muslim experience. 

Real stories told for the first time. 

Talking about nationality and what part of the country one comes from. 

<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">How do the histories of countries set up the greater context in which they become rich or poor?</p> <p>Daron Acemoglu believes it boils down to whether or not they've been organized according to extractive or inclusive institutions.</p> <p>He joins to di ... Show More

Over the last half century, as many nations around our region have gained independence or been through regime change, they've have had to ask themselves big questions. Like, what makes our country, our country? What are the symbols that define us? And, who gets to decide the answ ... Show More

Where and when did aliens come from. Why are they here. What are they. 

<p>The world is constantly changing, and so has the perception of civilisation, but what exactly are the origins of&nbsp;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

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Who owns stolen art? Today on the show, the bloody journey of a Benin Bronze from West Africa to the halls of one of England's most elite universities — a tale of imperialism, betrayal, and the making of the modern world.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection an ... Show More

Jim O'Neill investigates Nigeria; can a nation of young, vibrant, natural entrepreneurs overcome decades of corruption, crime and mismanagement?