Greg Jenner is joined in Victorian England by historian and curator Subhadra Das and comedian Desiree Burch to learn all about the life of scientist and eugenics pioneer Francis Galton. He was many things: a Victorian gentleman scientist, an inventor of whacky devices, a pioneer ...Show more
The Iliad and Odyssey (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner is joined in ancient Greece by historian Dr Emily Hauser and comedian and actor Kiell Smith-Bynoe to learn about the epic poems the Iliad and Odyssey. Traditionally attributed to the poet Homer, these works tell parts of a legend that has fascinated us for centuries: ...Show more
One of the greatest travelers the world has ever known, Ibn Battuta journeyed over 70,000 miles across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and beyond. And he did so centuries before modern maps or air travel. His detailed accounts offer a rare glimpse into the cultures, empires, and w ...Show more
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SYMHC Classics: Ibn Battuta, the Traveler of Islam
Today we revisit an episode from 2017 about Ibn Battuta, whose 14th-century travels were extensive. He was away from home for roughly 24 years and during that time traveled through virtually every Muslim nation and territory, becoming the traveler of the age. Learn more about you ...Show more