Apocalypse now and then: a history of end-of-the-world thought
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Why has every generation from biblical times onwards thought it would be the one to witness the end of the world? Dorian Lynskey explores how apocalyptic thought has evolved through the ages, looking at how our obsession with Armageddon has played out in fiction and film.
Guest: Dorian Lynskey, author, journalist and podcaster
His new book is ‘Everything Must Go: The Stories We Tell About The End of the World’ (Picador)
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