April 22, 1995 • 40m
Historian Simon Schama begins by looking at forests - places of myth and memory, fear and worship.
April 29, 1995 • 41m
Simon Schama examines how rivers were a source of inspiration to 19th century poets, painters and composers.
May 6, 1995 • 39m
Mountains have traditionally been regarded as sacred places. Simon Schama looks at the different ways in which they have been conquered.
May 13, 1995 • 41m
Historian Simon Schama takes a look at the way in which the sea has fired the imagination of writers, painters and explorers.
May 20, 1995 • 41m
Last in the series examining the relationship between culture and the natural environment. Historian Simon Schama looks at paintin...Read more