For most English speakers, the name Hedwig, if it means anything at all, conjures up the obliging owl that delivers messages to Harry Potter. But if you come from central Europe - and especially if ...

Libby Purves meets actor Brian Cox and singer June Tabor. Coming up at: 21:58 Weather View full schedule Hedwig glass beaker (made twelfth century), probably from Syria For most English speakers, the ...

Neil MacGregor's world history as told through objects. Today's object is a glass beaker that some believed helped a Christian saint turn water into wine. Show more Neil MacGregor's world history as ...