Synopsis
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.
Episodes
Season 11E1ForestsHistorian Simon Schama begins by looking at forests - places of myth and memory, fear and worship.40m2E2RiversSimon Schama examines how rivers were a source of inspiration to 19th century poets, painters and composers.41m3E3MountainsMountains have traditionally been regarded as sacred places. Simon Schama looks at the different ways in which they have been conquered.39m4E4SeasHistorian Simon Schama takes a look at the way in which the sea has fired the imagination of writers, painters and explorers.41m5E5ArcadiaLast 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, Virgil, Rousseau and Thoreau as he investigates different interpretations of the theme of Arcadia.41m
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