Martyn Rady
Professor of Central European History at University College London
2 episodes
Covers topics in categories such as:
CultureEnglish male non-fiction writers19th-century English non-fiction writersAlumni of the University of EdinburghWriters of Gothic fiction19th-century male writers19th-century British short story writersBurials at St Pancras Old ChurchNobility from ViennaBritish people of Italian descent, English people of Italian descent, Polidori-Rossetti familySuicides by cyanide poisoningHabsburg monarchs of BohemiaPeople of the Silesian WarsAustrian Roman Catholics, Austrian princesses, Daughters of emperorsHistory
Polidori's The Vampyre
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the myths that gave rise to this novella from 1819 by Byron's physician, John Polidori, and the works such as Bram Stoker's Dracula it inspired.
7 April 2022
Also featuring: Nick Groom, Samantha George
Culture19th-century English non-fiction writersBritish people of Italian descent, English people of Italian descent, Polidori-Rossetti familySuicides by cyanide poisoningAlumni of the University of EdinburghBurials at St Pancras Old ChurchEnglish male non-fiction writersWriters of Gothic fiction19th-century male writers19th-century British short story writers18th century19th centuryMaria Theresa
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the reign of the Empress who upended the European order while strengthening Austria through reforms, alliances and strategic marriages.
22 October 2020
Also featuring: Catriona Seth, Thomas Biskup