Historian Simon Schama explores the enduring and powerful legacy that the Romantics have left on the modern world.
Where to Watch Season 1
3 Episodes
Passions of the People
E1
Passions of the PeopleIn 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 Mind
E2
The Chambers of the MindSimon 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.
Tribes
E3
TribesSimon 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.
Cast of Season 1
Simon SchamaSelf - Presenter
Charlotte SacherProducer
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