Portrait of Lord Melvyn Bragg, host of In Our Time

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Jonathan Riley-Smith

Dixie Professor of Ecclesiastical History at Cambridge University

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2 episodes

Covers topics in categories such as:

ReligionChristian terminologyWars involving FranceHoly GrailLiterary motifsWars involving the Holy Roman Empire, Wars involving England

  1. The Holy Grail

    Melvyn Bragg discusses the sacred allure of the Holy Grail which has fascinated writers for a thousand years.

    15 May 2003

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    Also featuring: Carolyne Larrington, Juliette Wood

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    ReligionChristian terminologyHoly GrailLiterary motifs

  2. Third Crusade

    Melvyn Bragg discusses the Third Crusade, from death of the Holy Roman Emperor, Frederick Barbarossa, to the famous encounter between Richard I and Saladin.

    29 November 2001

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    Also featuring: Carole Hillenbrand, Tariq Ali

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    ReligionWars involving FranceWars involving the Holy Roman Empire, Wars involving England