BBC Radio 4 - Free Thinking

The English Civil War

The resonances of C17 history now, discussed by Jonathan Healey, Anna Keay, Clare Jackson.

Rana Mitter talks about politics, religion and divisions in 17th-century England.

Matthew Sweet looks at the experiences of Portuguese Jewish and Roma communities.

Matthew Sweet looks at the experiences of Portuguese Jewish and Roma communities.

The English antiquarian (1687-1765) who may be the father of modern archaeology.

Rana Mitter considers the life and legacy of the first person to survey Stonehenge

Caroline Dodds Pennock discusses how Aztecs, Inuit, Mayans and others discovered Europe.

Matthew Sweet marks the 30th anniversary of the death of this icon of film and fashion.

Matthew Sweet marks the 30th anniversary of the death of this icon of film and fashion.

Anne McElvoy hosts a conversation about higher education and the history of its expansion.