S1.E2 ∙ NihilismSun, Jul 29, 2001Matthew explores links between modern culture and Romanticism. This exploration also examines the connections between nineteenth-century French poetry and the more aggressive forms of contemporary rap.Rate
S1.E3 ∙ BadnessSun, Aug 5, 2001Matthew traces the history of notorious artistic figures from Lord Byron to Aleister Crowley and talks about the role of bad guys in culture.Rate
S1.E4 ∙ MadnessSun, Aug 12, 2001Matthew investigates how culture has broadened the mind over the years.Rate
S1.E5 ∙ CelebritySun, Aug 19, 2001Matthew traces the origins of the cult of celebrity, an obsession of modern-day culture.Rate