All the angles on all the people from the period 1775-1815, this podcast offers a rich array of interviews, narratives and opinion pieces on a vast range of topics. Ideal for specialists and newcomers to the period alike. You can support this content & get exclusive perks at: www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicwarspod Hosted by Napoleonic Historian and battlefield guide Dr Zack White, with occasional co-host and 'scholar in residence' Dr Luke Reynolds.
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A weekly history podcast that will cover France from 3 million years ago to present. Presented by Dr. Gary Girod, with contributions by numerous scholars.
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Dive into the real-life history that inspires the locations, characters, and storylines of the legendary world of Assassin’s Creed. ‘Echoes of History’, a Ubisoft podcast brought to you by History Hit, is the place where listeners can explore the narrow side streets of Medici-ruled Florence, cross sand dunes in the shadow of ancient pyramids, climb the rigging of 18th century brigs sailing across the Caribbean and meet the most powerful warlords in Feudal Japan, all before stepping ‘into the ...
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History isn't black and white, yet too often it's presented as such. Explore the ambiguities and nuances of the French Revolution. Support the show today: https://www.patreon.com/greyhistory Ever wondered how the French Revolution started with hope for liberty and equality and descended into the Reign of Terror? Curious as to how the French Revolution still influences your life today? Looking for your next long-form, detailed history podcast recommended by universities and loved by French Re ...
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I find myself drawn to the more social side of history than dates or battles. While I do think dates and battles are important, I find questions like ‘When did Catherine of Aragon realize she'd lost Henry VIII’s love to Anne Boleyn?’ or ‘Just what exactly was Aaron Burr's deal?’ to be what really fascinates me about history. This is the lens that I view history from on the Door Key Podcast (and the accompanying Substack newsletter) because I'm a dork with a deep love of history who wants to ...
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A weekly podcasting exploring great political revolutions. Now: The Russian Revolution Next: ???
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The world’s most popular history podcast, with Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook. Join The Rest Is History Club (www.therestishistory.com) for ad-free listening to the full archive, weekly bonus episodes, live streamed shows and access to an exclusive chatroom community. Here are some of our favourite episodes to get you started: WATERGATE/NIXON apple.co/3JrVl5h ALEXANDER THE GREAT apple.co/3Q4FaNk HARDCORE HISTORY'S DAN CARLIN apple.co/3vqkGa3 PUTIN & RUSSIA apple.co/3zMtLfX
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Past Present Future is a bi-weekly History of Ideas podcast with David Runciman, host and creator of Talking Politics, exploring the history of ideas from politics to philosophy, culture to technology. David talks to historians, novelists, scientists and many others about where the most interesting ideas come from, what they mean, and why they matter. Ideas from the past, questions about the present, shaping the future. Brought to you in partnership with the London Review of Books. New episo ...
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On History Daily, we do history, daily. Every weekday, host Lindsay Graham (American Scandal, American History Tellers) takes you back in time to explore a momentous event that happened ‘on this day’ in history. Whether it’s to remember the tragedy of December 7th, 1941, the day “that will live in infamy,” or to celebrate that 20th day in July, 1969, when mankind reached the moon, History Daily is there to tell you the true stories of the people and events that shaped our world—one day at a ...
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Discussion on whether or not the French Revolution was a success. Cover art photo provided by Chris Barbalis on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@cbarbalis
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Has the world become mad, unintelligible? Possibly. Is the world on the verge of it? Definitely. Do you think you see, on occasion, sometimes, a shadowy hand moving the horrors in the same direction? You’re not imagining things…the hand is there, bloody and cruel. The dark entity that it’s attached to wears a mask called the French Revolution. Will you lift the mask? For more information, please visit our website at: www.fleurdelys-club.org. Cover art photo provided by Valentin Salja on Unsp ...
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Revolutions: redemption can take generations
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Inspired by true events, Revolutions is a dramatic podcast series that presents an alternate history in which Marie Antoinette escapes the French Revolution, arrives in America and, desperate for redemption and a chance to restore her family’s honor, sets out on an improbable quest to rule again. Meanwhile, in a divided present-day America, history is turned on its head as Marie’s descendant Louise Antoinette is driven to lead a modern-day revolution against a polarizing new President – who ...
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Interviews with Scholars of France about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/french-studies
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A grandma explaining to her grandkids her part in the French Revolution.
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In this episode you will find out how the guillotine influenced of French revolution and brought terror to peoples eyes
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History Detective is a podcast for teachers, students and lovers of history. It delves into stories from the past that don’t always get told in the textbooks. Every episode will include an original song that compliments the topic. This is a classroom friendly resource that aligns with history curriculums. Visit Amped Up Learning for accompanying teaching resources for every episode.
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The complete self-guided audio tour of the Arc de Triomphe!
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This unit provides basic historical background to the French Revolution. It will show that the Revolution accelerated intellectual, cultural and psychological change, and opened up new horizons and possibilities. In fact, while much controversy and scepticism remain as to the real extent of underlying change in the social and economic structure of France, it is generally agreed by scholars that the Revolution stimulated a widening of expectations and imaginative awareness: a belief, inherite ...
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Revolutionarily Crude Podcasting
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Brendan talks with (future) saints about being saints. Check out www.gottabesaints.com for more information.
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The latest AudioVerse sermons by Adam Ramdin
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Sebastian Conelli and Robbie Nunes get loud and have passion about everything and nothing at the same time. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/loudaboutnothing/support
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An explanation of the factors that led to the French Revolution.
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Listen to leading scholars, activists and writers talk about the practice of history and reflect on the social forces that are changing our world.
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Therapy for me. Therapy for you. Therapy for the culture. Explore the inner mind of artisan soul Derek Nelson, as he moves to the cultural capital of America in 2024 -- Austin, TX. Here, Derek navigates love, dating, and the pursuit of happiness amongst the dystopian decay of the American Republic.
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Taking the epic conflicts of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars three months at a time. Each episode features interviews with leading historians of the period - covering the campaigns, diplomacy and political dramas of an extraordinary 24 years.
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Regular podcast hosted by the editorial team from 'The Forum', Matthew Battle and Alan Bunce, interviewing the people making the headlines across 'The Golden Triangle' property market.
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From the depths of rural France join Kylie Lang as she guides you through the trials and tribulations of French country life. Hear the stories from other expats, how they’ve started new lives, set up businesses, renovated properties or retired in this wonderful region of France. And discover hidden gems to visit, the stories of France and its fascinating history and the culture of the French that has so many people fascinated. From food and wine to the many travel destinations in France subs ...
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Hallie Kemp dazzles kids imagination. Join her on musical and fantastical adventures
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Delay and Pray is a weekly podcast about Spiritual Fasting especially true when it comes to losing weight permanently. Beth Bubik is the The Catholic Fasting Coach and she is an expert on the subject of Spiritual Fasting: Why to do it. How to do it. And, when to do it. It's all about delaying food for a spiritual purpose--especially sugar, flour, and alcohol. She coaches Catholics how to spiritually and physically fast to utilize their weight and food struggles as a gift to explode their own ...
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The less-than-serious history podcast with stand up comedian Angela Barnes (The News Quiz, Mock The Week and Live at The Apollo) and writer John O'Farrell (An Utterly Impartial History of Britain, Things Can Only Get Better, Spitting Image). In each podcast our two history nerds discuss, explain and laugh at interesting and quirky episodes from the olden days, such as East German Nudism, Spy Pigeons or Vlad the Impaler. Angela and John’s in-depth knowledge of world history has been described ...
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In the Republic of Corvain, anybody who has a hint of magical power is rounded up and thrown into prison. They’re doing it to defend the new nation, says the revolutionary government – defend it from the sorcerers and sorceresses who used to be the lackeys of the man-eating Auks in the bad old days of the monarcy. When Grizelda, a young seamstress from the poorer part of the capitol city, suddenly finds herself the government’s target, she fears she is done for. But in prison she meets a gro ...
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A podcast about history and politics.
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The Truth of the French Revolution with Jonathan O'Brien
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Our guest today is Jonathan O'Brien, author of the book 'Called to Compiègne' - the story of 16 heroic Carmelite Nuns who would not be cowed by the terror of the French Revolution. This conversation explores the historical truth behind the French Revolution, the martyrdom of the Nuns, and the profound relevance of their story in today's world. We u…
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What If… The French Revolution Had Happened in China?
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For our second episode on big historical counterfactuals, David talks to world historian Ayse Zarakol about how the East might well have risen to global dominance before the West. What if the key revolutions of the modern world – political and industrial – had happened in Asia first? What if there had been an Iranian Napoleon? And how much of our u…
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Saturday Matinee: Grey History: The French Revolution
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On today’s Saturday Matinee, we unpack one of the most consequential and highly disputed periods of European history: the French Revolution. Link to Grey History: The French Revolution https://open.spotify.com/show/4IZDcY360lAEkBxSoqRC3c Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship …
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The People's Revolution of 1789 with Dr. Micah Alpaugh
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Dr. Micah Alpaugh talks about how all of France and its colonies participated in the French Revolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Evergreen Podcasts
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It’s time for the French History Games! I team up with The Age of Napoleon and The Siècle to host a very special sporting event. Get ready for some controversial gold medal winners, and you can nominate your own! Nominate Your Winners & Feature on the Show! Keen to share your thoughts? Use the link below to nominate your own winners for the followi…
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482. The French Revolution: The Royal Family Escapes (Part 8)
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Twelve months after the dramatic Women’s March on Versailles, the Revolution proper was well into its stride, and while Paris overflowed with a sense of unbridled political freedom, the King and Queen were little more than prisoners in their echoing palace. For the past year Louis XVI had feigned cooperation with the National Assembly, all the whil…
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The Carmelite Martyrs of the French Revolution with Jonathan O’Brien
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On episode #179, I spoke with Jonathan O'Brien about the the Carmelite Martyrs of the French Revolution. Here are some key questions and topics from our discussion: Jonathan's own conversion story Why he decided to write a book on these wonderful martyrs What we can all learn from their example The relevance of their story as the Olympics takes pla…
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353 - Swim lessons, LeBron James & the French Revolution
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0:00 - talking stages of 2011 5:30 - birthday month celebration 9:30 - men knowing all the zodiac signs 13:52 - creating community with music 28:53 - proud swim teacher 32:29 - opening ceremony olympics 2024 39:38 - lebron james getting his flowers 43:02 - french revolution is inspiring 51:29 - half of summer is gone 54:19 - europe takes a month va…
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Joachim C. Häberlen, "Beauty Is in the Street: Protest and Counterculture in Post-War Europe" (Penguin, 2023)
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In post-war Europe, protest was everywhere. On both sides of the Iron Curtain, from Paris to Prague, Milan to Wroclaw, ordinary people took to the streets, fighting for a better world. Their efforts came to a head most dramatically in 1968 and 1989, when mass movements swept Europe and rewrote its history. In the decades between, Joachim C. Haberle…
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August 21, 1831. Enslaved carpenter Nat Turner launches a bloody rebellion against the slaveholders of Virginia. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pr…
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Fifteen Fictions for Summer re-release: Fathers and Sons
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Our fourth Great Political Fiction is Ivan Turgenev’s Fathers and Sons (1862), the definitive novel about the politics – and emotions – of intergenerational conflict. How did Turgenev manage to write a wistful novel about nihilism? What made Russian politics in the early 1860s so chock-full of frustration? Why did Turgenev’s book infuriate his cont…
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Peninsular War Saga 2: The Battles of Rolica & Vimeiro
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To mark the publication of 'So Just and Glorious a Cause', on the anniversary of the Battles of Rolica and Vimeiro, author Rob Griffith joins me to talk about some of the most famous events of the early phase of the Peninsular War, and the individuals responsible, and the way in which these British victories reverberated across Europe. To enjoy 15%…
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From Fortresses to Fairytales: Exploring Five Historic Chateaux in the Dordogne
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With 1001 to choose from, how do you pick just five? Well, the Dordogne Valley is called the “Valley of the 5 Chateaux” due to five historical chateaux that gained prominence during the Hundred Years War. These castles transport you back in time, offering a glimpse into the grandeur and drama of the medieval era. One chateau was home to Richard the…
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August 20th, 480 BCE. A small group of Spartan warriors make a last stand to stop an invading army led by Persian emperor Xerxes. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy …
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Fifteen Fictions for Summer re-release: Mary Stuart
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Our third Great Political Fiction is Friedrich Schiller’s monumental play Mary Stuart (1800), which lays bare the impossible choices faced by two queens – Elizabeth I of England and Mary Queen of Scots – in a world of men. Schiller imagines a meeting between them that never took place and unpicks its fearsome consequences. Why does it do such damag…
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August 19, 1991. A group of Communist Party hardliners attempt to save the collapsing Soviet Union by staging a coup against party leader, Mikhail Gorbachev. This episode originally aired in 2022. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for mo…
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Fifteen Fictions for Summer re-release: Gulliver’s Travels
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Today’s episode on the Great Political Fictions is about Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels (1726) – part adventure story, part satire of early-eighteenth-century party politics, but above all a coruscating reflection on the failures of human perspective and self-knowledge. Why do we find it so hard to see ourselves for who we really are? What mak…
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Sight: The Story of Ming Wang with David Fischer
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On episode #181, I spoke with David Fischer about the new movie, Sight. Here are some key questions and topics from our discussion: Who is Ming Wang? What made David want to produce a movie based on his life The importance of Ming Wang's story And much more... Tune in for a great conversation! Links: David on LinkedIn Check out the movie here Our S…
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Antony and Cleopatra. Julius Caesar and Pompey the Great. These are household names thanks to Shakespeare’s plays, big budget TV shows and films, and histories written about them since antiquity. But Ptolemy XIII is an afterthought, if anyone bothers to think about him at all. Today Matt Lewis and Prof. Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones shed light on a ruler w…
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485. Henry IV: The Usurper King (Part 1)
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"Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown…” Henry IV has been portrayed as both a shadowy, obscure figure, and a strong king who was loved by his people. Prior to ascending the throne, Henry, the son of John of Gaunt, was admired for his glamour, clemency, courage and strong faith, but these sympathies quickly turned to suspicion when he became a ru…
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Fifteen Fictions for Summer re-release: Coriolanus
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In the first episode of the summer daily re-release of our series on the Great Political Fictions, David talks about Shakespeare’s Coriolanus (1608-9), the last of his tragedies and perhaps his most politically contentious play. Why has Coriolanus been subject to so many wildly different political interpretations? Is pride really the tragic flaw of…
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What If… The Vietnam War Had Ended in 1964?
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What If… The Vietnam War Had Ended in 1964? For our latest counterfactual David talks to historian Thant Myint-U about his grandfather U Thant, UN Secretary General for most of the 1960s and the man who might have ended the Vietnam War before it really got started. How close did U Thant get to bringing LBJ and the Vietcong to the negotiating table …
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On today’s Saturday Matinee, we take to the stands to witness the frustrating true story about what happens when two American businessmen who know nothing about English football decide to purchase the Liverpool Football Club. Link to Business Movers: https://wondery.com/shows/business-movers/ Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listenin…
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Lesley Smith, "Fragments of a World: William of Auvergne and His Medieval Life" (U Chicago Press, 2023)
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Lesley Smith of Oxford University joins Jana Byars to talk about her new book, Fragments of a World: William of Auvergne and His Medieval Life (University of Chicago Press, 2023). It has been 140 years since a full biography of William of Auvergne (1180?-1249), which may come as a surprise, given that William was an important gateway of Greek and A…
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A Discovery Triggers the Klondike Gold Rush
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August 16, 1896. George Carmack discovers gold in Canada's Yukon Territory, triggering the Klondike Gold Rush. This episode originally aired in 2023. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily. See Privacy Policy at https:…
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Planning, planning, planning - Labour’s strategy for house building.
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An overview of the changes planned by the Labour Government and how they will revolutionise the planning system to create economic growth across the Golden Triangle region - Oxford, Cambridge, Reading and west London. Urban design director for WWA Studios Johnathan Headland joined us for the first Battle & Bunce podcast since the General Election. …
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Marlene Daut, Professor of French and African Diaspora Studies at Yale University, discusses the incredible 13-year period from 1791 to 1804 which saw self-liberated slaves, not least leader Toussaint Louverture, overcome French colonial rule to win freedom on Haiti. Including: [01:00] - Reflections on the complexity of the Haitian Revolution [05:1…
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I would love to hear from you - click here to send Door Key a written message! This episode discusses the life of Helen Keller. Born in 1880, Helen was left blind and deaf from an illness at 19 months old. She overcame great challenges with the help of her devoted teacher, Anne Sullivan. From groundbreaking achievements like becoming the first blin…
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August 15, 1785. Influential French clergyman Cardinal de Rohan is arrested for his role in a fraudulent scheme that rocked the French monarchy. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art…
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What If… Wallace not Truman Had Become US President in 1945?
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Today’s episode explores one of the big counterfactuals of twentieth-century American politics: David talks to historian Benn Steil about how close the ultraliberal Henry Wallace came to being FDR’s running mate in 1944 and successor as president in 1945. How near did Wallace get to making it onto the ticket at the 1944 Democratic National Conventi…
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Alex Mikaberidze returns for another instalment of the exclusive supporter-only series exploring the role of Russia in the Napoleonic era. In this episode we begin a multi-episode break down of the life of Catherine the Great, a much maligned, but also hugely influential figure in Russian history. We discuss why Nicholas Holt's depiction of Tsar Pe…
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The unexpected evolution of Italian food can serve as a tantalising doorway into some of the greatest moments of Italian history: from medieval monarchs, murdered popes, and the Renaissance, to secret societies, and Mussolini’s fascist propaganda. Yet the history of Italian food is also riddled with myths and ambiguities, particularly the rustic, r…
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August 14, 1971. An infamous psychological study into prison brutality begins at Stanford University. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic…
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Shaking Up Paris: Crafting Cocktails with Forest Collins and 52 Martinis
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If you've ever wondered where to go for a cocktail in Paris, you'll love my guest today, Forest Collins, a Paris-based Cocktail Expert and the mastermind behind the 52 Martinis app and podcast. She's known as the "Queen of the Paris cocktail scene" and has been exploring and sharing the city's best spots for over a decade. In this episode, Forest a…
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August 13, 1906. A shooting in Brownsville, Texas, leads to the largest dismissal in the history of the United States Army. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca…
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In the first of two instalments, Dawid Gralik joins me to talk about the complex history of Poland, how it influenced the politics of the Napoleonic Wars, and the make up of the Duchy of Warsaw Army. Twitter: @dawgra93 | @zwhitehistory
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August 12, 1898. The signing of a peace pact in Washington brings an end to the fighting in the brief but consequential Spanish-American War. This episode originally aired in 2022. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, dail…
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What it Means to Be Pro-Life with Anna Lulis
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On episode #180, I spoke with Anna Lulis about what it means to be pro-life as a Catholic. Here are some key questions and topics from our discussion: Anna's own story What it truly means to be pro-life It's importance Catholic understanding versus protestant And much more... Tune in for a great conversation! Links: Anna on X Anna on Instagram Our …
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The Parthenon: Humble Temple Or Power Play?
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An enduring symbol of ancient Greek artistry and architecture. Arguably the most recognisable monument they left behind. The Parthenon. Built atop the Acropolis in Athens during the 5th century BCE, its construction was completed just before the start of the Peloponnesian War. Today, its ruined marble pillars are printed on postcards the world over…
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In Sussex, in 1912, men quarrying in a gravel pit near Piltdown village turned up a human skull. According to Charles Dawson, a lawyer and amateur archeologist with a remarkable track record for finding ancient treasures, it belonged to a palaeolithic man, possibly millions of years old, and was therefore the earliest trace of mankind ever found in…
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