Who came up with the idea of an idea? Bettany Hughes takes a brain scan for her archaeology of philosophy. From September 2013. Show more

Bettany Hughes delves into desire, has a brain scan to find out what love looks like and explores the influence of Eros through the ages. From September 2013. Show more

Bettany Hughes investigates ideas of agony, from conflict on the sports field to the battles of the heart upon which literature depends. From September 2013. Show more

Bettany Hughes investigates ideas of justice, via ancient Babylon, today's scenes of protest and the office of the Lord Chief Justice. From September 2013. Show more

Bettany Hughes considers the idea of fame and how our attitude to celebrity has changed throughout the centuries, from Achilles to YouTube. From September 2013. Show more