Amanda Power
associate professor of Medieval History at the University of Oxford
2 episodes
Covers topics in categories such as:
Philosophers of mindPhilosophers of literatureMetaphysiciansPhilosophers of scienceNatural philosophersPhilosophers of languageEmpiricistsCatholic philosophersScholastic philosophersEnglish philosophers13th-century writers in Latin13th-century philosophersMedieval legendsEnglish alchemistsEnglish translators, Medieval orientalistsCatholic clergy scientistsGrammarians of LatinHistoryFictional kingsGenghis KhanMythological kingsChristian folklore
Roger Bacon
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss medieval English scholar Roger Bacon, an early pioneer of science who became known as Doctor Mirabilis.
20 April 2017
Also featuring: Jack Cunningham, Elly Truitt
HistoryEnglish philosophersPhilosophers of languageEmpiricistsEnglish alchemistsMetaphysiciansNatural philosophers13th-century writers in LatinCatholic philosophersPhilosophers of mindEnglish translators, Medieval orientalistsCatholic clergy scientistsScholastic philosophersPhilosophers of literature13th-century philosophersPhilosophers of scienceGrammarians of Latin13th centuryLanguageMedicinePrester John
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Prester John, the legendary Christian king said to rule over a lost nation in 'The Indies' and ready to support Christians in Europe.
4 June 2015
Also featuring: Marianne O'Doherty, Martin Palmer