In Our Time: American history, culture and ideas
Presenter Melvyn Bragg invites leading academics to discuss the ideas and discoveries that shape our time.
Thoreau and the American Idyll
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the philosopher and naturalist Henry David Thoreau.
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War in the 20th Century
Melvyn Bragg explores ideas that have influenced 20th century human rights and warfare.
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The American Century
Melvyn Bragg examines how legitimate it is to call the 20th century the American century.
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Washington and the American Revolution
Melvyn Bragg examines the first President of the US and what drove him to revolution.
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Thomas Edison
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the American technological pioneer Thomas Edison.
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The Statue of Liberty
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Statue of Liberty. .
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The American West
Melvyn Bragg explores the myths and harsh reality of the 19th century American pioneers.
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Custer's Last Stand
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the Battle of the Little Bighorn, Custer's Last Stand.
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Uncle Tom's Cabin
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the 19th century anti-slavery novel, 'Uncle Tom's Cabin'.
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Englishness
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the characteristics of the English identity.
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Benjamin Franklin
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the life and work of Benjamin Franklin.
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