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Welcome to the History Extra Podcast.

Fascinating historical conversations from BBC History magazine and BBC History Revealed.

As far back as the archaeological record can take us, we can find evidence of blind people.

But the experiences of those people and the ways that they were seen by others have

always been hugely shaped by the historical context in which they lived.

Later and broadcasted Selena Mills' new book Life and Scene explores the forces that

have impacted the lives of blind people through the centuries.

From religious ideas and mythical tropes to braille and schools for blind children.

And I spoke to her to find out more.

So thank you so much for joining me, Selena, to talk about your book Life and Scene, A

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