Medieval Science (Radio Edit)
You're Dead to Me
08/12/23
•28m
About
Comments
Featured In
Greg Jenner and his guests look at a range of scientific discoveries spanning 1000 years of history, widely known as the medieval period. How were knowledge and scientific findings shared across a world with its countless languages and regions before the internet?
Greg is joined by Dr Seb Falk and comedian Josie Long to look at some of the weird and wonderful advancements of the period which we still use today.
For the full-length version of this episode, please look further back in the feed.
Research by Rosanna Evans Script by Emma Nagouse, Rosanna Evans and Greg Jenner Project manager: Siefe Miyo Edit producer: Cornelius Mendez
Previous Episode
Nell Gwyn (Radio Edit)
August 5, 2023
•28m
Greg Jenner and his guests travel back to 17th-century England to meet a celebrity of the Restoration era. As was one of the first actresses in comedy and a mistress to King Charles II, Nell Gwyn's life was as eventful as her turns on the stage.
Greg is joined by associate professor and writer, Diana Solomon and by comedian, actor and writer, Jess Knappett.
For the full-length version of this episode, please look further back in the feed.
Script by Emma Nagouse and Greg Jenner Research by William Clayton Produced by Cornelius Mendez
Next Episode
Atlantis (Radio Edit)
August 19, 2023
•28m
Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Stephen Kershaw and comedian Sophie Duker to dive into the myth of Atlantis.
The Atlantean story has its origins in the writings of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato. And literally nowhere else. Yet the enduring appeal of this mythical city and a sophisticated civilisation lost beneath the waves has lasted for thousands of years. It has inspired a huge number of stories and some very ropey documentaries. The myth also has a darker side, as the allegory of Atlantis has been used to try and justify racist philosophies and policies during some of the darkest events in history.
For the full-length version of this episode, please look further back in the feed.
If you like this episode you’ll love
Promoted