Making History

Supply Lines


Listen Later

Tom Holland and Iszi Lawrence follow history’s lines and linkages to uncover connections and compelling stories.

This week - Supply Lines

With supply lines after Brexit so much in the news lately, Tom and Iszi look at historical aspects of getting goods across continents and through barriers, natural and man-made. From Hannibal and his elephants to the surprising origin of just-in-time delivery methods, the programme uncovers the historical origins of modern supply lines.

Presenters: Tom Holland and Iszi Lawrence

Producer: Alison Vernon-Smith

A Pier production for BBC Radio 4

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

Making HistoryBy BBC Radio 4

  • 4.2
  • 4.2
  • 4.2
  • 4.2
  • 4.2

4.2

45 ratings


More shows like Making History

View all
Global News Podcast by BBC World Service

Global News Podcast

7,740 Listeners

Newshour by BBC World Service

Newshour

1,048 Listeners

In Our Time by BBC Radio 4

In Our Time

5,517 Listeners

The Documentary Podcast by BBC World Service

The Documentary Podcast

1,788 Listeners

6 Minute English by BBC Radio

6 Minute English

1,834 Listeners

Learning English Conversations by BBC Radio

Learning English Conversations

1,085 Listeners

The Infinite Monkey Cage by BBC Radio 4

The Infinite Monkey Cage

1,961 Listeners

F1: Chequered Flag by BBC Radio 5 Live

F1: Chequered Flag

723 Listeners

You're Dead to Me by BBC Radio 4

You're Dead to Me

3,216 Listeners

Americast by BBC News

Americast

765 Listeners

The Rest Is Politics: US by Goalhanger

The Rest Is Politics: US

2,352 Listeners