The top ten programmes to listen to from In Our Time's Religion archive.
The life of Siddhartha Gautama and the legacy of his teachings.
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the ideas of John Calvin and their impact.
Melvyn Bragg examines the Cathars, a medieval European Christian sect accused of heresy.
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss Daoism, the ancient Chinese philosophy and religion.
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Foxe's Book of Martyrs.
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the origins of Islamic law.
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Mary Magdalene, one of the best-known figures in the Bible
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the medieval Jewish scholar Maimonides.
Melvyn Bragg examines events surrounding the medieval division of the Christian Church.
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the origins of the split between Sunni and Shi'ite Muslims