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Rory Stewart explores ideas of what it means to be a hero from the ancient world to the present day. How have these ideas changed? Why do heroes matter? Who are the heroes we need today? With the help of leading historians, psychologists…
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Rory Stewart explores ideas of what it means to be a hero from the ancient world to the present day. How have these ideas changed? Why do heroes matter? Who are the heroes we need today? With the help of leading historians, psychologists…
Heroism: 2. Revolution and Pragmatism

August 11, 2025 · 29 min

Rory Stewart explores ideas of what it means to be a hero from the ancient world to the present day. How have these ideas changed? Why do heroes matter? Who are the heroes we need today? With the help of leading historians, psychologists…
Heroism: 1. The Classical Hero

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July 28, 2025 · 3 min

Rory Stewart explores the changing role of the hero throughout history. Listen first on BBC Sounds.
Ignorance: 6. Wisdom

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Ignorance: 1. The Pursuit of Knowledge

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