2 November 2026
The stories of Genesis offer a striking inversion of our expectations of what it means to live a good life. But where can this shift in perspective be traced in wisdom traditions and how can it speak to our modern world? Calling on folk tales and wider spiritual philosophies, Mark Vernon and Martin Shaw will be taking a deep dive into lesser known Biblical characters and myths in this new exclusive UnHerd Academy series. In this first gathering they will focus on Joseph, asking: what is the relationship between the Underworld and Paradise?