The Romantics and Us with Simon Schama

S1 · E1 — Passions of the People

Season 1 · 3 episodesThe Romantics and Us with Simon Schama
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Passions of the PeopleE1 · 59 min

In this episode, Simon explores how Romantic artists created the secular icons of the modern democratic age, whose power continues to inspire the passions of revolt to this day.

The Chambers of the MindE2 · 59 min

Simon explores how the romantics became the first intrepid explorers of dark recesses of the human mind, long before the modern psychological revolution. With contributions from Sir David Attenborough.

TribesE3 · 59 min

Simon Schama explores how the romantics created the secular cult of national belonging in their poetry, music and art, with enormous consequences for the modern world.

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The Chambers of the Mind

Simon explores how the romantics became the first intrepid explorers of dark recesses of the human mind, long before the modern psychological revolution. With contributions from Sir David Attenborough.

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Episodes

Now playing
Passions of the PeopleE1 · 59 min

In this episode, Simon explores how Romantic artists created the secular icons of the modern democratic age, whose power continues to inspire the passions of revolt to this day.

The Chambers of the MindE2 · 59 min

Simon explores how the romantics became the first intrepid explorers of dark recesses of the human mind, long before the modern psychological revolution. With contributions from Sir David Attenborough.

TribesE3 · 59 min

Simon Schama explores how the romantics created the secular cult of national belonging in their poetry, music and art, with enormous consequences for the modern world.