A look at the relationship between culture and the natural environment
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5 Episodes
Forests
E1
ForestsHistorian 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.
Rivers
E2
RiversSimon Schama examines how rivers were a source of inspiration to 19th century poets, painters and composers.
Mountains
E3
MountainsMountains have traditionally been regarded as sacred places. Simon Schama looks at the different ways in which they have been conquered.
Seas
E4
SeasHistorian Simon Schama takes a look at the way in which the sea has fired the imagination of writers, painters and explorers.
Arcadia
E5
ArcadiaHistorian Simon Schama looks at paintings by Poussin and the writings of Horace, Virgil, Rousseau and Thoreau as he investigates the theme of Arcadia.
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