Phillip Adams' Histories of Everything: connecting countries

When did humanity start drawing borders? Why have nomadic cultures been so maligned? And how do states wield "soft power" through diplomatic gifts?

Guests:

James Crawford, author, The Edge of the Plain

Anthony Sattin, author, Nomads: The wanderers who shaped our world

Paul Brummell, author, Diplomatic gifts: a history in 50 presents

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