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5th century

6 episodes

1. Arianism

   Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss a widely shared form of Christianity, followed in the Roman empire and by the Goths across its borders, that became an infamous heresy.

   15 April 2021

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   Featuring: Judith Herrin, Robin Whelan, Martin Palmer

   

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   ReligionChristian terminologyNature of Jesus ChristChristian theological movements4th century5th century

2. Roman Britain

   Melvyn Bragg discusses the Romans in Britain, a history of 400 years of occupation. Do those four centuries still colour our national life and character today?

   1 May 2003

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   Featuring: Greg Woolf, Mary Beard, Catharine Edwards

   

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   CultureHistory of England by periodRoman Britain1st-century establishments in Roman BritainStates and territories disestablished in the 5th century1st century4th century5th century

3. Rome and European Civilization

   Melvyn Bragg discusses the role Rome has played in European civilization, from republicanism and imperialism to being the Catholic Heart of the Christian Church.

   20 December 2001

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   Featuring: Mary Beard, Catharine Edwards, Greg Woolf

   

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   CultureStates and territories disestablished in the 5th centuryFormer empiresAncient Rome5th century

4. The Korean Empire

   Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Korea's transition from the 500-year-old Joseon dynasty which deferred to China towards an independent nation to keep nearby imperial rivals away.

   1 May 2025

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   Featuring: Nuri Kim, Holly Stephens, Derek Kramer

   

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5. The Roman Empire's Collapse in the 5th century

   Melvyn Bragg discusses the causes and events leading to the fall of the Roman Empire in the 5th century and assesses the role of Christianity, the Ostrogoths, the Visigoths and the Vandals.

   5 April 2001

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   Featuring: Charlotte Roueché, David Womersley, Richard Alston

   

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   HistorySocietal collapse5th centuryRome

6. The Roman Republic

   Melvyn Bragg discusses the rise and eventual downfall of the Roman Republic which survived for 500 years.

   30 December 2004

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   Featuring: Greg Woolf, Catherine Steel, Tom Holland

   

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   CultureFormer countries in EuropeFormer republicsStates and territories disestablished in the 1st century BCCountries in ancient AfricaFormer countries in AfricaFormer countries in West Asia1st century BC5th centuryRome