European History
As part of Radio Scotland's 30 Days in Europe Season, the History Zone presents a celebration of European history from France, Italy, Romania, Poland, Germany and Norway.
RUNNING ORDER
Durations are approximate and given in hours and minutes from the start of the Zone.
00:01 The Sound of the North - Writer and Poet John Burnside visits the far north of Norway to celebrate Sami culture.
00:28 European Breaking News - Journalist Peter Millar shares stories from the fall of the Berlin Wall.
00:57 For Your Freedom and Ours - Meeting the founding fathers of the Polish community in Scotland.
01:24 Turning Points: Romania - Bob Wylie recalls the downfall of the late President Nicolae Ceausescu.
01:51 Our Man in Rome - The late Father John Fitzsimmons visits the Scots College in Vatican City.
02:18 For the Love of Prague - The fascinating story of Gene Deitch, the Oscar-winning cartoonist who was the only free American in Prague during the Communist rule.
02:47 For Your Freedom and Ours - More from the founding members of Scotland's Polish community.
03:14 The Van Gogh Connection - The story of Van Gogh and his Scottish art dealer Alexander Reid is told in the galleries of Paris and Glasgow.
03:39 Turning Points: Romania - Charting Romania's entry to the European Union.
04:06 European Breaking News - Steve Cranshaw recalls the rule of Slobodan Milosevic in the former Yugoslavia.
04:34 Our Man in Rome - The late Father John Fitzsimmons visits the Vatican Observatory.
05:01 Artichokes, Chalk and Hoat Cuisine - Billy Kay explores the influence of Europe on the Scottish diet.
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- Wed 24 Jun 2009 00:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland Extra