Historian Simon Schama takes a look at the way in which the sea has fired the imagination of writers, painters and explorers.
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5. Arcadia
Last in the series examining the relationship between culture and the natural environment. Historian Simon Schama looks at paintings by Poussin and the writings of Horace, Virgi ...
04-11-2024
BBC 4
4. Seas
Historian Simon Schama takes a look at the way in which the sea has fired the imagination of writers, painters and explorers.
28-10-2024
BBC 4
3. Mountains
Mountains have traditionally been regarded as sacred places. Simon Schama looks at the different ways in which they have been conquered.
21-10-2024
BBC 4
2. Rivers
Simon Schama examines how rivers were a source of inspiration to 19th century poets, painters and composers.
14-10-2024
BBC 4
1. Forests
Historian Simon Schama explores the relationship between culture and the natural environment. He begins by looking at forests - places of myth and memory, fear and worship.
07-10-2024
BBC 4
5. Arcadia
Last in the series examining the relationship between culture and the natural environment. Historian Simon Schama looks at paintings by Poussin and the writings of Horace, Virgi ...
04-11-2024
BBC 4
2. Rivers
Simon Schama examines how rivers were a source of inspiration to 19th century poets, painters and composers.
14-10-2024
BBC 4
1. Forests
Historian Simon Schama explores the relationship between culture and the natural environment. He begins by looking at forests - places of myth and memory, fear and worship.
07-10-2024
BBC 4
3. Mountains
Mountains have traditionally been regarded as sacred places. Simon Schama looks at the different ways in which they have been conquered.
21-10-2024
BBC 4
4. Seas
Historian Simon Schama takes a look at the way in which the sea has fired the imagination of writers, painters and explorers.
28-10-2024
BBC 4