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New Generation Thinkers: Inside a Pirate's Cookbook - A Culinary Journey through the 17th Century—The Free Thinking Essay
7/10 Joe Moshenska explores the travels of astrologer, diplomat and gourmet Sir Kenelm Digby.
The Rules of Good Science
Jim al-Khalili, Carlos Frenk, Katy Price and Tom Shakespeare debate scientific discovery.
New Generation Thinkers: The Medieval Scottish Dream State—The Free Thinking Essay
6/10 Kylie Murray explores visions of Scottishness in The Wallace and The Scotichronicon.
Old Ways, New Directions
Rana Mitter chairs a debate about new ideas and lessons of the past.
New Generation Thinkers: Kilts, Celts and Clearances in World War One—The Free Thinking Essay
5/10 Peter Mackay explores how WWI soldiers in kilted regiments discussed their allegiances.
New Generation Thinkers: Nancy Cunard - The Rebellious Heiress—The Free Thinking Essay
4/10 Sandeep Parmar on the tragic life of Nancy Cunard, scion of the famous shipping family.
Putting Competition to the Test
Margaret Heffernan, Matthew Syed, Cath Bishop and Christopher Frayling explore success.
New Generation Thinkers: Women on Their Own - Widows in Britain, Now and Then—The Free Thinking Essay
3/10 Nadine Muller on the hidden history of widows in Britain from the 19th century to today.
In Conversation with Richard Dawkins
Richard Dawkins explores religion, culture and science, talking to Philip Dodd.
Breaking News - Telling Stories in Fact and Fiction
A debate about drama on the page, stage, screen and in the way news stories are presented.
