The diary: A life page by page

The centuries-old practice of keeping a personal journal

• 48 mins

The high-speed train race

Celebrating six decades of very fast railways

• 49 mins

Why sleep sometimes eludes us

Insomnia in science and the arts

• 49 mins

The enduring allure of jewellery

How precious ornaments have held us spellbound for centuries

• 49 mins

The rise of fans and fandom

Iszi Lawrence and guests discuss the history and inexorable rise of fandom

• 48 mins

The seductive dance of charisma

How magnetic personalities cast their spell

• 49 mins

How the US dollar came to dominate the world

The story of the world’s pre-eminent currency

• 49 mins

Libraries in the digital age

What is the role of libraries in the 21st century?

• 49 mins

How airports took off

The history and evolution of airports, from military airstrips to luxury shopping outlets

• 49 mins

What makes us nostalgic?

Recalling a past that wasn’t

• 49 mins