Historical themes, events and key individuals from Akhenaten to Xenophon.

From Altruism to Wittgenstein, philosophers, theories and key themes.

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the ideas, people and events that have shaped our world.

A compilation of the latest Witness History programmes.

5 Live's science podcast, featuring Dr Chris and Naked Scientists with the hottest science news stories and analysis.

A weekly programme that illuminates the mysteries and challenges the controversies behind the science that's changing our world.

Explorations in the world of science.

The BBC brings you all the week's science news.

Brain fun for curious people.

In 1997, thirty-nine people took their own lives in an apparent mass suicide. The events captivated the media and had people across the planet asking the same question... ‘Why?’ 20 years later, those who lost loved ones and those who still believe - tell their story. Hosted by Glynn Washington of Snap Judgment. "Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults," is now a four-part docuseries inspired by this podcast, streaming on HBO Max.