Persecution of Christians
The persecution of Christians can be historically traced from the first century of the Christian era to the present day. Christian missionaries and converts to Christianity have both been targeted for persecution, sometimes to the point of being martyred for their faith, ever since the emergence of Christianity.
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Julian the Apostate
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the philosopher-emperor of Rome who sought to undo the empire's ties with Christianity in the 4th century AD and promote paganism
21 March 2024
Featuring: James Corke-Webster, Lea Niccolai, Shaun Tougher
The Boxer Rebellion
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Boxer Rebellion, when the Society of Righteous and Harmonious Fists purged China of foreign influences in the summer of 1900.
19 March 2009
Featuring: Frances Wood, Rana Mitter, R. G. Tiedemann
HistoryWars involving FranceWars involving the United StatesWars involving the United KingdomPersecution of ChristiansUnited States Marine Corps in the 18th and 19th centuriesWars involving JapanWars involving the Russian EmpireWars involving the Habsburg monarchyRebellions in the Qing dynasty, Eight BannersThe French Revolution's Reign of Terror
Melvyn Bragg discusses the reign of terror during the French Revolution and whether it was an aberration of the revolutionary cause or its natural culmination.
26 May 2005
Featuring: Mike Broers, Rebecca Spang, Tim Blanning