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3rd century BC

2 episodes

1. Ashoka the Great

   Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the emperor Ashoka the Great, one of the most celebrated rulers in Indian history.

   5 February 2015

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   Featuring: Jessica Frazier, Naomi Appleton, Richard Gombrich

   

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   HistoryAncient history of AfghanistanAncient history of Pakistan3rd century BC

2. The Library of Alexandria

   Melvyn Bragg and guests Simon Goldhill, Serafina Cuomo and Matthew Nichols discuss the Library of Alexandria, one of the greatest libraries in history.

   12 March 2009

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   Featuring: Simon Goldhill, Matthew Nicholls, Serafina Cuomo

   

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   ScienceAncient libraries3rd century BC