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The History of Secrecy

Tiffany Jenkins presents a narrative history of secrecy.

Radio 4 Extra,5 episodes

Episodes

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1. The Age of Secrecy
An exploration of the idea of secret knowledge.
19 Dec 2016,15 mins
2. God's Secrets
Tiffany Jenkins explores the power of secrets in religions.
20 Dec 2016,15 mins
3. State Secrets
Tiffany Jenkins explores the development of 'state secrets'.
21 Dec 2016,15 mins
4. Family Secrets
Tiffany Jenkins explores the idea of secret knowledge: the impact of family secrets
22 Dec 2016,15 mins
5. A Time of No Secrets
Tiffany Jenkins explores whether 'transparency' is a panacea?
23 Dec 2016,15 mins