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Renaissance Beauty: hair, makeup and skincare in the 16th century

Greg Jenner is joined in sixteenth-century Italy by historian Professor Jill Burke and comedian Tatty Macleod to learn all about Renaissance beauty standards and treatments. Early modern Italy is renowned for the gorgeous artworks created by painters like Titian, Rubens and Botticelli, many of them…

Alexandria: city of knowledge and culture

Greg Jenner is joined in Egypt by historian Professor Islam Issa and comedian Athena Kugblenu to learn all about the history of science and philosophy in the city of Alexandria. Founded by ancient conqueror Alexander the Great, Alexandria from its earliest days was a city at the forefront of scient…

Introducing Nature Unheard

In Nature Unheard, the EBRD’s new podcast, we are uncovering stories of resilience and curiosity, as well as groundbreaking ideas and insights.  Hosted by Adonai Herrera-Martínez, Rachael Barza and Emma Bentley, each episode dives into the big questions shaping our planet’s future: from the hidden…

Alexandre Dumas (Radio Edit)

Greg Jenner is joined in 19th-century France by historian Professor Olivette Otele and comedian Celya AB to learn about acclaimed novelist Alexandre Dumas. Alexandre was born to an innkeeper’s daughter and a legendary Black general who fought for Napoleon. After his father’s death the family grew u…

Renaissance Beauty (Radio Edit)

Greg Jenner is joined in 16th-century Italy by historian Professor Jill Burke and comedian Tatty Macleod to learn all about Renaissance beauty standards and treatments. Early modern Italy is renowned for the gorgeous artworks created by painters like Titian, Rubens and Botticelli, many of them feat…

Alexandria (Radio Edit)

Greg Jenner is joined in Egypt by historian Professor Islam Issa and comedian Athena Kugblenu to learn all about the history of science and philosophy in the city of Alexandria. Founded by ancient conqueror Alexander the Great, Alexandria from its earliest days was a city at the forefront of scient…

Hannibal of Carthage (Radio Edit)

Greg Jenner is joined in ancient North Africa by classicist Professor Josephine Quinn and comedian Darren Harriott to learn about Hannibal of Carthage and his war with Rome. Located in modern-day Tunisia, Carthage was once a Mediterranean superpower that rivalled Rome. In 218 BCE, the Second Punic …

Can AI Outsmart the Weather?

From sudden downpours to extreme storms, the weather is changing fast. In this episode of Nature Unheard, hosts Rachael Barza and Emma Bentley look at how artificial intelligence is reshaping weather forecasting and ask why faster, smarter predictions matter for climate resilience, cities and natur…

Cities, Pigeons and Making Peace with Nature

Are cities doomed to be grey and overheated, or can nature help them thrive?  In the final episode of this season of Nature Unheard, Rachael Barza and Emma Bentley explore how nature-based solutions are transforming urban life. From persistent pigeons at London tube stations to flood-prone rivers …

Meet Me In The Monologue, Episode 116, Guest: Emma Bentley

Welcome to this episode of Meet Me in the Monologue, a podcast series exploring the intersection of writers and actors, process and performance, insight and inspiration, hosted by writer Dennis Bush, with co-hosts Kelsey Pietropaolo and Meggy Lykins. Our guest for this episode is writer/performer E…