
Ancient Samians
2 episodes
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CulturePhilosophyFounders of religionsPeople whose existence is disputedAncient Greek philosophers of mindFabulists5th-century BC Greek philosophers6th-century BC Greek philosophersAncient Greek metaphysiciansAncient occultists5th-century BC religious leaders, 6th-century BC religious leadersAncient Greek geometersAncient Greek music theoristsAncient Greek political refugeesAncient Greek slaves and freedmen
Aesop
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Aesop, legendary author of the famous collection of fables.
20 November 2014
Featuring: Pavlos Avlamis, Lucy Grig, Simon Goldhill
Pythagoras
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the ideas and influence of the Greek mathematician Pythagoras and his followers, the Pythagoreans.
10 December 2009
Featuring: Ian Stewart, Serafina Cuomo, John O'Connor
PhilosophyFounders of religionsAncient Greek metaphysiciansAncient Greek political refugeesAncient Greek geometersAncient SamiansAncient Greek music theoristsAncient Greek philosophers of mind5th-century BC religious leaders, 6th-century BC religious leaders6th-century BC Greek philosophersAncient occultists5th-century BC Greek philosophers