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Human IntelligenceEpisodes

  1. Mon 10 Aug 202613:45
    BBC Radio 4

    Recluses: Emily BrontëSeries 2

    How did the writing of accomplished author Emily Brontë benefit from her reclusive nature?

  2. Tue 11 Aug 202613:45
    BBC Radio 4

    Recluses: Ibn KhaldunSeries 2

    How did philosopher Ibn Khaldun invent a theory to explain the rise and fall of dynasties?

  3. Wed 12 Aug 202613:45
    BBC Radio 4

    Recluses: Michel de MontaigneSeries 2

    What can we learn from the mind of Montaigne who invented the concept of the essay?

  4. Thu 13 Aug 202613:45
    BBC Radio 4

    Recluses: Li QingzhaoSeries 2

    Inside the mind of China’s greatest female poet: Li Qingzhao.

  5. Fri 14 Aug 202613:45
    BBC Radio 4

    Recluses: Nikola TeslaSeries 2

    Is the mind of Nikola Tesla worthy of such an extensive legacy?