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The Heel
Where did the fascination with elevated footwear come from and what do they tell us?
Nitrogen: Forgetting Fritz
Why have we forgotten Fritz Haber?
Manners
The strange customs and conduct that make up βgood mannersβ. Where do they come from?
The Sackman (and other stories)
The Sackman - a very different Father Christmas
The Drum
Why do we find the beat of the drum so intoxicating?
Fear - Episode 2
Why do some of us enjoy and endure fear, horror and suspense?
Fear - Episode 1
What is fear? Are our fears universal and how do we go about facing our fears?
The Tap
What changes when taps come to town? Mike Williams travels to Ghana.
Blue
The weird world of the colour blue.
Coming of Age
Why do different cultures mark the advent of adulthood at different ages?
