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In 2010, the BBC and the British Museum embarked on an ambitious project: to tell the story of 2,000,000 years of human history using 100 objects selected from the museum's vast and renowned collection. Presented by the British Museum's then director Neil MacGregor, each episode focuses on a single object - from a Stone Age tool to a solar-powered lamp - and explains its significance in human history.

Neil MacGregor, Direktor des British Museum, beschreibt nicht nur 100 Objekte, sondern erschließt uns durch ihre Betrachtung immer auch ein Stück Weltgeschichte. Wer den hier versammelten Dingen - vom afrikanischen Faustkeil bis zur Solarlampe made in China - auf diese Weise begegnet, erlebt von der ersten bis zur letzten Minute ein intellektuelles und ästhetisches Vergnügen und eines der außergewöhnlichsten Radio-Projekte der letzten Jahre. Stoff genug für 22 Stunden spannender Unterhaltung, die von Hanns Zischler farbig und lebendig präsentiert werden.

Die deutsche Geschichte ist komplex und zersplittert, doch viele Erinnerungen und Werte werden weltweit geteilt. Neil MacGregor wählt hier exemplarische Objekte, Ideen, Menschen und Orte, und nimmt uns mit auf eine akustische Reise durch diese Geschichte. Von Gutenbergs Druckerei, Dresdner Porzellan, Bauhaus-Design über Bratwurst, die Krone Karls des Großen bis zu den Toren von Buchenwald - eine britische Perspektive zeigt uns einen neuen Blick auf Deutschland.

A History podcast hosted by Kay MacGregor

Dive into the chilling tales of Burke and Hare, the infamous criminals who shook Scotland to its core during the Resurrectionist Times. This podcast not only delves into the sinister lives and heinous crimes of Burke and Hare and their accomplices, but also provides a comprehensive overview of the Resurrectionist movement up until the enactment of the Anatomy Act in 1832. Journey back in time to an era when the desecration of graves for scientific research was not only common, but alarmingly excused, until finally deemed inexcusable and unnecessary.

Gather round, children, for a magical journey awaits you! In this enchanting collection, I share the tales that have captivated hearts for centuries. Long ago, wandering minstrels roamed the hills and valleys, their songs echoing from courts to cottages, captivating both nobles and common folk alike. With their harps in hand, these storytellers spun enchanting ballads of fairies flitting over mountains, as well as stirring songs of valor and strife. Their melodies painted vivid pictures of joy and sorrow, love and loss, weaving a rich tapestry of life. It is from the ancient tomes that I ...

Dive into the enchanting world of Greek myths, history, and timeless tales designed especially for young listeners. This captivating retelling brings ancient stories to life, sparking imagination and curiosity in children.

On 1 April, 1945, the largest amphibious assault of the Pacific Theater began. The battle for the island of Okinawa would last for the next 82 days. Through the course of this dramatic battle, over 20,000 Americans would lose their lives, and over 75,000 Japanese were killed in one of the bloodiest clashes of World War II. Okinawa: The Last Battle is a remarkably detailed account of this monumental event by four soldiers who witnessed the action first-hand.

The Greater Key of Solomon is a compilation of Solomonic magic drawn from various manuscripts of the 15th to 17th centuries. Book I provides conjurations, invocations, and curses to summon and constrain spirits and demons in order to compel them to do the conjuror's will. It also describes how to find lost items, become invisible, or gain favor with someone. Book II describes purification rituals which the occultist should undergo, how to dress for magical practices, and how to construct the necessary implements used in these rituals.