Portrait of Lord Melvyn Bragg, host of In Our Time

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Shaun Tougher

Professor of Late Roman and Byzantine History at Cardiff University

2 episodes

Covers topics in categories such as:

Critics of the Catholic ChurchAncient Roman philhellenesCritics of ChristianityPersecution of ChristiansAncient occultistsCastrated peopleClaudiiRoman-era students in Athens4th-century Roman consuls, Constantinian dynasty, 4th-century Roman emperors, FlaviiHistory

  1. 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

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    Also featuring: James Corke-Webster, Lea Niccolai

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    HistoryCritics of the Catholic ChurchAncient Roman philhellenesCritics of ChristianityPersecution of ChristiansAncient occultistsClaudiiRoman-era students in Athens4th-century Roman consuls, Constantinian dynasty, 4th-century Roman emperors, Flavii

  2. The Eunuch

    Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the history and significance of eunuchs, castrated men who played important roles in many civilisations.

    26 February 2015

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    Also featuring: Karen Radner, Michael Hoeckelmann

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    HistoryCastrated people