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Denise Jan 15, 2023

Simon Schama’s History of Now series on BBC iPlayer is so good. The second episode shows how so much that’s happening in politics now is a backlash against the progress made 50 or more years ago. Hard recommend.
#SimonScharma #HistoryOfNow

Jonny Axelsson Jan 4, 2023

Started to watch Simon Schama's #HistoryOfNow. Schama is pretty much hit and/or miss to me, but this one comes recommended.

First episode has Kremlin deceptions and fascist brutality from #SpanishCivilWar to #PragueSpring to Putin's Russia (of course with the current invasion of Ukraine as a backdrop).

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0d5wbqj

#GeorgeOrwell #BorisPasternak #VaclavHavel #PussyRiot

BBC Two - Simon Schama's History of Now

Simon Schama reflects on a life in culture - and its enduring power in shaping our world.

BBC

Juggling With Eggs Dec 16, 2022

I finally got around to seeing 1st episode of Simon Schama’s #HistoryOfNow tonight - Truth and Democracy.

Very accessible. I think he must have an address book to die for - good interviews with key figures in arts. Sometimes I find art as politics very loose and baggy, but this was structured, nuanced and compelling. He left me in tears when frankly talking about Czechoslovakia and Ukraine.

Also watch for #Orwell #Guernica #PussyRiot #AiWeiWei

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0d5wch4

BBC Two - Simon Schama's History of Now, Series 1, Truth and Democracy

Simon Schama explores the artists who have fought for truth and democracy in his lifetime.

BBC

Trudy Harpham PhD Dec 15, 2022

'Art summons us to action' is one of #SimonSchama 's conclusions in his three part series #HistoryOfNow. It's a powerful mix of politics, philosophy, storytelling, science, and yes, art and history. Each episode made me cry for different reasons and I urge you to watch it if you can access it. #SilentSpring

janestegerlewis Dec 13, 2022

I can’t stop thinking about Simon Schama’s #HistoryOfNow. The Puglian Olive trees. 20 million dead. Some 1000years old.

Sean Jones KC Dec 7, 2022

Simon Schama’s History of Now is truly exceptional television. I am loving it. #BBC #HistoryOfNow

Trudy Harpham PhD Dec 6, 2022

@sinabhfuil I’m looking forward to them. 🇬🇧 Guardian review was scathing about episode one but I loved it and it moved me to tears. #historyofnow #simonschama

LauraPharma Dec 6, 2022

The intelligence, art, music, warning in this Simon Schama BBC series is breathtaking. So much rage and sorrow. His reflections on how art shaped culture, what we thought were battles won - democracy, equality, and his articulation of how all of that is at risk is genius. #HistoryOfNow #BBC https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0d5wfy6