Michael Clanchy
Emeritus Professor of Medieval History at the Institute of Historical Research
2 episodes
Covers topics in categories such as:
CulturePhilosophers of languageEmpiricistsChristian ethicistsScholastic philosophersBurials at Père Lachaise CemeteryMedieval Latin-language poetsCotton LibraryDemocratizationCastrated peopleLimbo12th-century writers in LatinMemory of the World RegisterBarons' WarsBenedictine philosophersLinguists from France
The Magna Carta
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Magna Carta, the charter issued by King John in 1215 that is often seen as the basis of English liberties.
7 May 2009
Also featuring: Nicholas Vincent, David Carpenter
Abelard and Heloise
Melvyn Bragg discusses the story of Abelard and Heloise, a medieval tale of literature and philosophy, love and scandal in the high Middle Ages.
5 May 2005
Also featuring: A. C. Grayling, Henrietta Leyser