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A short history of portable audio devices
The only way is up: A history of mountaineering
Tracing our fascination with the high peaks
The diary: A life page by page
The centuries-old practice of keeping a personal journal
The high-speed train race
Celebrating six decades of very fast railways
Why sleep sometimes eludes us
Insomnia in science and the arts
The enduring allure of jewellery
How precious ornaments have held us spellbound for centuries
The rise of fans and fandom
Iszi Lawrence and guests discuss the history and inexorable rise of fandom
The seductive dance of charisma
How magnetic personalities cast their spell
How the US dollar came to dominate the world
The story of the world’s pre-eminent currency
Libraries in the digital age
What is the role of libraries in the 21st century?
How airports took off
The history and evolution of airports, from military airstrips to luxury shopping outlets
What makes us nostalgic?
Recalling a past that wasn’t
