# In Our Time

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Official site: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qykl
Author: BBC
Episodes: 1092

## Resource

Spanning history, religion, culture, science and philosophy, In Our Time from BBC Radio 4 is essential listening for the intellectually curious. In each episode, host Misha Glenny and expert guests explore the characters, events and discoveries that have shaped our world. History fans can learn about pivotal wars and societal upheavals, such as the rise and fall of Napoleon, the Sack of Rome in 1527, and the political intrigue of the Russian Revolution. Those fascinated by the lives of kings and queens can journey to Versailles to meet Marie Antoinette and Louis XIV the Sun King, or to Ancient Egypt to meet Cleopatra and Nefertiti. Or perhaps you're looking to explore the history of religion, from Buddhism's early teachings to the Protestant Reformation. If you're interested in the stories behind iconic works of art, music and literature, dive in to discussions on the artistic genius of Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel and Van Gogh's famous Sunflowers. From Gothic architecture to the works of Shakespeare, each episode of In Our Time offers new insight into humanity's cultural achievements. Those looking to enrich their scientific knowledge can hear episodes on black holes, the Period…

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## Episodes
- [Joseph Roth](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-our-time-318133/joseph-roth) — 2026-06-04T09:15:00+00:00
- [Cybernetics](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-our-time-318133/cybernetics) — 2026-05-28T09:15:00+00:00
- [Indian Indentured Labour](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-our-time-318133/indian-indentured-labour) — 2026-05-21T09:15:00+00:00
- [M.C. Escher](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-our-time-318133/m-c-escher) — 2026-05-14T09:15:00+00:00
- [Handel's Messiah](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-our-time-318133/handel-s-messiah) — 2026-05-07T09:15:00+00:00
- [The Spanish-American War 1898](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-our-time-318133/the-spanish-american-war-1898) — 2026-04-30T09:15:00+00:00
- [Silicon](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-our-time-318133/silicon) — 2026-04-23T09:15:00+00:00
- [Dadaism](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-our-time-318133/dadaism) — 2026-04-16T09:15:00+00:00
- [Archaea](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-our-time-318133/archaea) — 2026-04-09T09:15:00+00:00
- [Margaret Beaufort](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-our-time-318133/margaret-beaufort) — 2026-04-02T09:15:00+00:00
- [The Columbian Exchange](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-our-time-318133/the-columbian-exchange) — 2026-03-26T10:15:00+00:00
- [John Keats](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-our-time-318133/john-keats) — 2026-03-19T10:15:00+00:00
- [The Code of Hammurabi](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-our-time-318133/the-code-of-hammurabi) — 2026-03-12T10:15:00+00:00
- [Henry IV Part 1](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-our-time-318133/henry-iv-part-1) — 2026-03-05T10:15:00+00:00
- [The Roman Arena](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-our-time-318133/the-roman-arena) — 2026-02-26T10:15:00+00:00
- [The Mariana Trench](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-our-time-318133/the-mariana-trench) — 2026-02-19T10:15:00+00:00
- [On Liberty](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-our-time-318133/on-liberty) — 2026-02-12T10:15:00+00:00
- [Welcoming Misha Glenny](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-our-time-318133/welcoming-misha-glenny) — 2026-02-05T09:45:00+00:00
- [Melvyn Bragg meets Misha Glenny](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-our-time-318133/melvyn-bragg-meets-misha-glenny) — 2026-01-22T10:00:00+00:00
- [Civility](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-our-time-318133/civility) — 2025-07-31T09:15:00+00:00
- [Dragons](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-our-time-318133/dragons) — 2025-07-24T09:15:00+00:00
- [Barbour's 'Brus'](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-our-time-318133/barbour-s-brus) — 2025-07-17T09:15:00+00:00
- [The Evolution of Lungs](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-our-time-318133/the-evolution-of-lungs) — 2025-07-10T09:15:00+00:00
- [The Vienna Secession](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-our-time-318133/the-vienna-secession) — 2025-07-03T09:15:00+00:00
- [Hypnosis](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-our-time-318133/hypnosis) — 2025-06-26T09:15:00+00:00

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