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Is Pierre Bayle’s pioneering reference work, the Historical and Critical Dictionary, a monument to skepticism or to fideism? 

The “Quietists” Jeanne Guyon and François Fénelon argue that self-love can be overcome by cultivating a “pure love” for God. Their reward: to be accused of heresy. 

This week, Colin Jones explores the streets of Paris as the French Revolution grew pace; and an extract from a very special event at the British Library in celebration of Hilary Mantel.'The Revolutionary Temper: Paris, 1748-1789', by Robert Darnton'A Memoir of My Former Self: A L ... Show More

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Pivotal moments can sometimes alter the future forever. Here are two such "historical hinges". Pre-order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading this November!Join our Patreon for ad-free episodes!: https://www. ... Show More

This week Dave Anthony picks a paper from a day in history and reads it to co-host Gareth Reynolds and guest journalist and documentarian David Farrier. Redbubble MerchSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-no ... Show More

Capturing the nation in conversation to build a unique picture of our lives today.