Main content

Neil MacGregor focuses on special gatherings and how they shape a communal identity.

Neil MacGregor continues his series on the expression of shared beliefs in communities around the world and across time, and focuses on festivals, and their role in shaping a communal identity.

Producer Paul Kobrak

Produced in partnership with the British Museum
Photograph (c) The Trustees of the British Museum.

Available now

14 minutes

Last on

Sun 17 Jul 2022 00:15
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

More episodes

Previous

To Be a Pilgrim

Next

The Protectoresses

See all episodes from Living with the Gods

Broadcasts

  • Fri 10 Nov 2017 09:45
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM
  • Fri 10 Nov 2017 19:45
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Fri 15 Jul 2022 14:45
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Sun 17 Jul 2022 00:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

Featured in...

Animations

Neil MacGregor tells the stories of some of the key objects in the series.

Podcast

  • Living with the Gods

    Neil MacGregor explores the role and expression of shared beliefs around the world.