The 2013 CBC Massey Lectures, "Blood: The Stuff of Life"

Blood runs red through all of us and carries the same life-giving energy to every human being. We've learned a lot about the science of blood, but it is as complex and mysterious as ever. Culturally, blood has a mystique all its own, and what it stands for tribe, family, race, gender has divided us since the beginning of time.

Blood pulses through our religions, through literature and the visual arts, and every time it pools or spills, we learn a little more about what brings human beings together and what divides us.

Renowned author Lawrence Hill takes us on a fascinating journey through the story of blood. His CBC Massey Lectures,Blood: The Stuff of Life, is published by House of Anansi.

Listen to the 2013 CBC Massey Lectures:

Ideas53:58Lecture 1 : "Blood Counts" by Lawrence Hill (2013 CBC Massey Lectures)

Ideas53:58Lecture 2 : "Truth and Honour" by Lawrence Hill (2013 CBC Massey Lectures)

Ideas53:58Lecture 3 :"Belonging" by Lawrence Hill (2013 CBC Massey Lectures)

Ideas53:58Lecture 4: "Power and Spectacle" by Lawrence Hill (2013 CBC Massey Lectures)

Ideas53:58Lecture 5 :"Secrets" by Lawrence Hill (2013 CBC Massey Lectures)