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  • Ancient Greek and Roman Science - The Very Short Introductions Podcast

    December 14, 2023 · 11 min

    In the last episode of Season 7, Liba Taub introduces the science of ancient Greece and Rome and details the link between poetry, philosophy, and science. A PDF transcript for this episode can be found here: https://oxf…

  • Napoleon - The Very Short Introductions Podcast

    December 7, 2023 · 15 min

    In this episode, David A. Bell introduces Napoleon Bonaparte and his revolutionary life and career. A PDF transcript for this episode can be found here: https://oxfordacademic.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/VSI…

  • Condensed Matter Physics - The Very Short Introductions Podcast

    November 30, 2023 · 15 min

    In this episode, Ross H. McKenzie introduces condensed matter physics, the field which aims to explain how states of matter and their distinct physical properties emerge. A PDF transcript for this episode can be found here…

  • Democracy - The Very Short Introductions Podcast

    November 16, 2023 · 15 min

    In this episode, Naomi Zack introduces democracy and the challenges posed against such a foundational part of our lives in the 21st century. A PDF transcript for this episode can be found here: https://oxfordacademic.bl…

  • Utopianism - The Very Short Introductions Podcast

    November 9, 2023 · 14 min

    In this episode, Lyman Tower Sargent introduces utopianism, an idea that is commonplace in our society and has shaped our politics, literature, and religion. A PDF transcript for this episode can be found here: https://…

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  • Nelson Mandela - The Very Short Introductions Podcast

    November 2, 2023 · 11 min

    In this episode, Elleke Boehmer introduces the world-renowned figure of Nelson Mandela and looks critically at his legacy. A PDF transcript for this episode can be found here: https://oxfordacademic.blubrry.net/wp-conte…

  • The Beats - The Very Short Introductions Podcast

    October 26, 2023 · 16 min

    In this episode, David Sterritt introduces the Beats, the generation of writers in the 1950s and 1960s who broke taboos and countered conservative culture to change American literature. A PDF transcript for this episode can be found here…

  • Martyrdom - The Very Short Introductions Podcast

    October 19, 2023 · 19 min

    In this episode, Jolyon Mitchell introduces martyrdom and explores why we view historical martyrdom differently than acts of martyrdom in today’s world. A PDF transcript for this episode can be found here: https://oxfor…

  • Bohemians - The Very Short Introductions Podcast

    October 12, 2023 · 12 min

    In the first episode of Season 7, David Weir introduces what we mean when we refer to the “bohemian” lifestyle and culture, and the way it has influenced spheres such as literature and cinema. A PDF transcript for this episode can be…

  • Japanese Literature - The Very Short Introductions Podcast - Episode 70

    June 8, 2023 · 10 min

    In the last episode of Season 6, Alan Tansman introduces Japanese literature, a canon that stretches back 1500 years, and includes writers such as Murasaki Shikibu and Haruki Murakami. Learn more about Japanese Literature: A Very Short…

  • The History of Emotions - The Very Short Introductions Podcast - Episode 69

    June 1, 2023 · 14 min

    In the episode, Thomas Dixon introduces the history of emotions, showing the complex nature of our emotions and how they have developed culturally. Learn more about The History of Emotions: A Very Short Introduction here…

  • Nutrition - The Very Short Introductions Podcast - Episode 68

    May 25, 2023 · 15 min

    In this episode, David Bender introduces nutrition, a topic of interest to us all as we try to live healthier lives but one which can prove confusing due to the wealth of information and misinformation available to us. Learn more about…

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About the show

A concise and original introduction to a wide range of subjects—from Public Health to Buddhist Ethics, Soft Matter to Classics, and Art History to Globalization—by the expert authors of the Very Short Introductions series. For wherever your curiosity may take you.