Best African Mythology Podcasts (2024)

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The Magus: enlightened magician or Renaissance charlatan? 39:54

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An unlikely mix of scientist, scholar, engineer and magician, the 'Magus' sat at the heart of the transformative Renaissance period. These mysterious figures ushered in the dawn of modern chemistry and physics, while also performing feats of magic, utilising secret codes, potions and a good deal of astrology. Speaking with Emily Briffett, Anthony G…

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Episode 1171 - He's the coach - Weather gear - We're an american land - Letter words - "wild" things 7:40

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Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1171, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: He'S The Coach 1: UCLA Men's Basketball, 1949-1975. John Wooden. 2: Indiana Pacers, 1997-2000. Larry Bird. 3: Green Bay Packers, 1959-1967. Vince Lombardi. 4: University of Nebraska Football, 1973-1997. Tom Osborne. 5: Chicago Bears,…

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WW2's greatest battles | 2. Stalingrad 35:48

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In 1942, the forces of Nazi Germany and its allies came head-to-head with those of the Soviet Union at a city on the Volga. The battle of Stalingrad was to become one of the war's grimmest, as infantry troops slogged it out in bombed-out cellars and freezing conditions. In the second episode of our series on WW2's Greatest Battles, military histori…

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Episode 1170 - At the bookstore - Ends in "ola" - Classic country - The last word said in classic films - "ute" tell me 6:13

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Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1170, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: At The Bookstore 1: Kathryn Glasgow's first novel, "Another Song About the King", features a mom obsessed with this singer. Elvis Presley. 2: 2 men travel America with this man's brain in a Tupperware bowl in the true story "Driving …

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Aztec myths 47:53

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Were the Aztecs really obsessed with death and sacrifice? Did they have a pantheon of deities similar to the ancient Greeks or Romans? And how did a magical gem change the fortune of the Aztec people? Speaking to Emily Briffett, Camilla Townsend delves into their myths, legends and folklore to reveal a society bursting with life and colour. (AD) Ca…

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Episode 1169 - What's the gossip? - Starbuck - New country - Something's looming over me - Harry potter and the chapter titles 6:48

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Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1169, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: What'S The Gossip? 1: In the 1950s the New York Evening this newspaper became a tabloid and "National" , eventually moving to Florida. the Enquirer. 2: The name of the tabloid website and TV show TMZ refers to a 30-mile zone centerin…

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British Dandies: Engendering Scandal and Fashioning a Nation 36:17

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Well-dressed men have played a distinctive part in the cultural and political life of Britain over several centuries. But unlike the twenty-first-century hipster, the British dandies provoked intense degrees of fascination and horror in their homeland and played an important role in British society from the seventeenth to the twentieth century. Dr.…

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David Lloyd George: life of the week 41:50

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David Lloyd George regularly features in lists of Britain’s greatest prime ministers. Born in Manchester and raised in rural Wales, the Liberal luminary helped lay the foundations of the modern welfare state and went on to lead the nation during the final two years of the First World War. But there is far more to Lloyd George’s life and career, as …

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Episode 1168 - Finish the line - My tv dads - Let's play clue - National "velvet" - Soft rock 7:16

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Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1168, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Finish The Line 1: The Beatles:"Yesterday all my troubles seemed...". so far away. 2: Francis Scott Key:"Oh! Say, can you see...". By the dawn's early light. 3: President Bush:"Read my lips...". no new taxes. 4: Clark Gable in "Gone …

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Putting React In The Browser - Off The Main Thread

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In this episode, Jake and Surma chat about the complexities of adding common framework patterns into the web platform, and work that has been done on that so far.https://offthemainthread.tech/episode/putting-react-in-the-browser/

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Nineteen Eighty-Four

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Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss George Orwell's (1903-1950) final novel, published in 1949, set in a dystopian London which is now found in Airstrip One, part of the totalitarian superstate of Oceania which is always at war and where the protagonist, Winston Smith, works at the Ministry of Truth as a rewriter of history: 'Who controls the past,' ra…

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Restaurants

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Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode discuss how restaurants are portrayed throughout cinema and the small screen, from Big Night to Ratatouille.Mark is joined by film and TV journalist Roxana Hadadi to discuss an overview of the best depictions of restaurants on the silver screen and to define which ingredients make for a good restaurant movie.And Ellen…

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Cats v Dogs

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Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode look to the silver screen to finally answer a big question. Cats or dogs - which are best?In the cat camp, Ellen enlists the help of film critic and author of the definitive book Cats On Film, Anne Billson. They discuss their favourite film felines, from Alien to Catwoman.Ellen also speaks to director Ceyda Torun and …

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British Dystopias

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Forty years on from 1984 and the release of the John Hurt-starring big screen adaptation of George Orwell’s novel, Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode explore dystopian visions from British film and TV.Mark speaks to film critic Kim Newman about the literary roots of the dystopia, from 1984 to A Clockwork Orange. And he talks to actor Brian Cox about ho…

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Graffiti's golden age: radicalism & romance in the 18th century 44:27

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From etchings scratched into the earliest monuments, to the spray can designs that appear on structures today, the urge to leave our mark is universal. But in 18th-century Britain, the nature of graffiti changed; both exploding in popularity and becoming much more radical in nature. Speaking to Elinor Evans about her new book, Writing on the Wall, …

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Episode 1167 - It's the end "fer" you! - Their last no. 1 hit - Kansas city: news clues - Stadiums - Presidential soldiers 9:36

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Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1167, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: It'S The End Fer You!. With Fer in quotes 1: A pine, fir or spruce. a conifer. 2: Troy Aikman did this from Oklahoma to UCLA--good move. transfer. 3: A box or chest for valuables; fill it now!. coffer. 4: To steal, purloin or filch. …

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Highwaymen: everything you wanted to know 27:43

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Were highwaymen really as dashing and gentlemanly as the stories would have us believe? How did these bandits pick the best locations to rob from the rich? And how much of the legend surrounding Dick Turpin is actually true? Speaking to Lauren Good, Bob Shoemaker answers listener questions on highwaymen – and reveals the truth behind their glamorou…

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Episode 1166 - Hollywood ugly - While henry viii was king - Lead singer of the band - 20th century bestsellers - Crown plaza 6:52

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Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1166, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Hollywood Ugly 1: This actress was quite ugly before her transformation in "Miss Congeniality". Sandra Bullock. 2: No one wants to date Julia Stiles in this 1999 movie except Heath Ledger, and he does it on a lark. 10 Things I Hate A…

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Episode 1165 - What does it prevent? - Right here in river city - So, what have you been up to? - The astronaut hall of fame - Oscar best picture partial marquees 6:48

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Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1165, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: What Does It Prevent? 1: Higher-octane gasoline: this "kn"oise, partner of the dreaded pinging. knocking. 2: Bounce dryer sheets, symbolized by a tee shirt and a lightning bolt. static cling. 3: The compound levonorgestrel, in produc…

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Cloud Camels, A Clever Folktale from Yemen; Episode 5, Season 2 of Fireside Folklore with Hades 21:50

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Greetings, listeners! My apologies for the delay getting this particular episode to you. Managing the Underworld's affairs has been quite the handful these days, what with Persephone absent and the mortal world being quite wrought with turmoil of late. This week, our journey takes us to the country of Yemen. Though they are one of the poorest count…

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But Hades Adores Myths and Stories! 2:30

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Greetings listeners! Persephone here. After coming to the Upperworld, I've been observing the way you mortals behave, and I thought I'd take a leaf out of the playbook to defend my dear pomegranate prince, who's been taking a lot of heat lately! I know. Hearing the drama of the gods isn't your cup of tea ... but Hades adores myths and stories!…

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An African perspective on the history of Africa 37:42

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Africa's story has long been presented in western narratives as one that only 'began' with the arrival of non-Africans – yet modern science has revealed that the African continent was, in fact, the cradle of humanity itself. Zeinab Badawi speaks to Danny Bird about her new book that puts Africans firmly in charge of the telling of their continent's…

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Episode 1164 - Mtv video of the year artists - Classic country music - Egypt - Fold it 5 ways - A world to kiss 7:15

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Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1164, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Mtv Video Of The Year Artists 1: 1988:"Need You Tonight/Meditate". INXS. 2: 2009:"Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)". Beyoncé. 3: 1984:"You Might Think". The Cars. 4: 2004:"Hey Ya!". OutKast. 5: 1993:"Jeremy". Pearl Jam. Round 2. Cate…

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Analysing a 9th century Irish poem about a white cat | The Blindboy Podcast on Acast

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Analysing a 9th century Irish poem about a white cat .https://play.acast.com/s/blindboy/analysing-a-9th-century-irish-poem-about-a-white-cat

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Johnny Marr | The Blindboy Podcast on Acast

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I chat with legendary songwriter and musician Johnny Marrhttps://play.acast.com/s/blindboy/johnny-marr

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The Psychology of Greek Mythology | The Blindboy Podcast on Acast

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A look at Greek mythology through the lens of humility and emotional intelligencehttps://play.acast.com/s/blindboy/the-psychology-of-greek-mythology

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The strange English dystopian Sci Fi Novel about Ireland | The Blindboy Podcast on Acast

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Ossians Ride is an unintentionally hilarious paranoid English novel written in 1959 about a futuristic Ireland that can obtain nuclear weapons from Turf. I pick it apart and contrast it with other Dystopian fiction. Long Hot Takeshttps://play.acast.com/s/blindboy/the-strange-english-dystopian-sci-fi-novel-about-ireland…

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Does Irish music have North African origins? | The Blindboy Podcast on Acast

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Exploring the striking similarities between North African Berber singing and Irish Sean nós singing. Discussing an 1859 archaeological journal that claimed the Irish language was understood in North Africa. Revisiting Bob Quinns boiling controversial work on the subject.https://play.acast.com/s/blindboy/doesirishmusichavenorthafricanorigins-…

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WW2's greatest battles | 1. Battle of Britain 45:09

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In the summer of 1940, the skies over Britain filled with the sounds as of engines and gunfire, as the battle of Britain saw the RAF and Luftwaffe go head-to-head in a fight for air dominance. For the British pilots, the objective could not have been more critical – protect their nation from the threat of Nazi invasion. But were the British pilots …

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WW2's greatest battles | Trailer 0:40

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Did Allied victory in the Second World War really hinge on the battle of the Atlantic? What made Stalingrad such a pivotal victory for the Soviet Union? And how did forces adapt to desert warfare at El Alamein? In our new five-part series, WW2's Greatest Battles, we're charting five of the pivotal moments that shaped the course of the conflict, wit…

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Episode 1163 - Yesterday's hotties - Take a "nee" - "pound" key - Names for your dog - Script tease 7:00

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Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1163, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Yesterday'S Hotties 1: This lovely's look was all the rage on college campuses in the 1940s. Veronica Lake. 2: This actress who played opposite Victor Mature in "Samson and Delilah" invented the technology used in cell phones. Hedy L…

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How Kissinger transformed the Cold War 39:13

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Henry Kissinger, who died in November 2023 at the age of 100, was one of the most significant, and controversial, figures of the 20th century. Matt Elton spoke to historian Rana Mitter about the American diplomat’s life and legacy. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit …

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Episode 1162 - Anagrammed birds - Are you eating right? - I'm on the money - The four seasons - 1950s people 6:26

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Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1162, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Anagrammed Birds 1: Illinois' state bird:CLAN RAID. cardinal. 2: A real show-off:COP CAKE. peacock. 3: A holiday standard:KEY RUT. turkey. 4: Seen at the seashore:DARN PIPES. sandpiper. 5: It's game if you are:HATE NAPS. pheasant. Ro…

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Once a King: The Lost Memoir of Edward VIII 48:54

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Jane Marguerite Tippett discusses her new book about Edward VIII, the English king who abdicated the throne in 1936 for the woman he loved, the American socialite Wallis Simpson. She describes the complexity of his life and the almost innumerable myths about his political views, his hopes for the British monarchy, and his famous meeting with Hitler…

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Lord Byron: life of the week 37:32

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Famously branded "mad, bad and dangerous to know", Lord Byron captured the imagination – and attention – of early 19th-century Britain with his soul-bearing poetry, decadent lifestyle and torrid love affairs. In this Life of the Week episode, Corin Throsby speaks to Ellie Cawthorne about how the Romantic poet became the era's most scandalous celebr…

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Episode 1161 - What a month! - The name on the airport - Ebony and ivory - 4th and goal - 6-letter birds 6:42

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Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1161, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: What A Month! 1: It shares its name with a type of musical piece: Forward--Move It!. March. 2: The United States celebrates its birthday during this month. July. 3: Timewise, it's the shortest month. February. 4: It's National Dental…

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Episode 64: Fact vs. Fiction - WWII Mythologizing and Its Legacy in Ukraine 33:02

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The invasion of Ukraine has shone a light on how global leaders leverage historical narratives to suit the political moment. For leaders like Vladimir Putin, the popular memory of World War II is a useful propaganda tool to legitimize its invasion. In this episode, host Ryan Wisowaty sits down with Dr. Aviel Roshwald discusses the legacies of WWII …

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Horrible Histories: 15 years of death, poo and talking rats 32:01

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Since it first hit TV screens back in 2009, Horrible Histories has brought Terry Deary and Martin Brown’s hugely successful series of books to an entire generation of children. As it marks its 15th anniversary, Matt Elton speaks to three members of the team behind the show that mixes comedy songs, gruesome deaths and a talking rat. The HistoryExtra…

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Episode 1160 - Where does it hurt? - Will you still feed me? - Japanese food - Shakespeare's lovers - Name that tunesmith 6:44

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Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1160, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Where Does It Hurt? 1: Myalgia (these parts). muscles. 2: Dermatalgia. skin. 3: Hepatalgia. the liver. 4: Odontalgia. teeth. 5: Arthralgia (these parts, whether hinge or ball-and-socket). joint. Round 2. Category: Will You Still Feed…

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Medieval medicine: everything you wanted to know 52:30

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What would a medieval first aid kit have contained? What were the era's strangest cures? And is it true that it was better to steer clear of the doctor altogether in the Middle Ages? Speaking to Emily Briffett, Elma Brenner answers listener questions about medieval medical theory and practice – from how gruesome surgery really was, to whether leech…

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Episode 1159 - Requiem for a skyline - Can you digit? - Interviewing the interviewer - James k. polk - Storm 7:18

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Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1159, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Requiem For A Skyline 1: In November of 1972, the Kingdome was dedicated in this West Coast city. In March 2000, the Kingdome was demolished in this West Coast city. Seattle. 2: In 1978, New Jersey's Marlborough-Blenheim Hotel got ch…

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Sapphires and Scorpions: A Fairy Tale From Palestine About How Generosity and Greed Are Rewarded, Episode 4, Season 2 of Fireside Folklore with Hades 25:36

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Greetings, listeners! This week, we have officially begun a new season of our podcast because Persephone is no longer with us! Yes folks, Dionysus is officially handling the recipe segment. Of course, that means I won't be getting my Mutabal for quite some time, but I suppose good things come to those who wait. This week, we return to Palestine whe…

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Episode 1158 - Numeric words and phrases - Bulfinch's mythology - Drew barrymore loves music - Place your "bet" - Silent k words 7:12

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Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1158, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Numeric Words And Phrases 1: The Lakers won championships in 1987 and '88, so before the next season, Pat Riley trademarked this. a three-peat. 2: You're too old for the single-piece type of underwear that Gerber trademarked under th…

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Death & hubris in west Africa: how two British expeditions met with disaster 42:41

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In the early 19th century, two different British expeditions headed into the interior of West Africa – and both ended in disaster. But what was driving the expeditions, and why were they so ill-prepared? Speaking to Elinor Evans, Dane Kennedy, author of Mungo Park's Ghost shares the tale of the ill-fated missions, and explores the wider story of Br…

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Episode 1157 - Name the work - Earth, wind and fire - Remember reruns? - Gay blades - Women of myth 6:29

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Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1157, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Name The Work 1: Melville:"Captain Vere was an exceptional character". Billy Budd. 2: Cervantes:"At a village of La Mancha, whose name I do not wish to remember". Don Quixote. 3: Verne:"Certainly an Englishman, it was more doubtful w…

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Conspiracy Revisited: The JFK assassination – Oswald’s second murder 32:00

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In part 2 of a special bonus episode of our Conspiracy series, Rob Attar and Gerald Posner delve deeper into the questions surrounding the assassination of JFK. Who did Lyndon Johnson think was behind the murder? Why do so many people believe in a conspiracy theory? And why is Lee Harvey Oswald’s other killing rarely discussed? The HistoryExtra pod…

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Episode 1156 - That old time television - Soccer - African-american biography - Country groups - Where it's "at" 6:37

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Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1156, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: That Old Time Television 1: This 1950s Nelson family sitcom ran for 14 years. Ozzie and Harriet. 2: 2 of the 3 full-time "Tonight Show" hosts before Jay Leno. (2 of 3) Steve Allen, Jack Paar and Johnny Carson. 3: This actress' TV cha…

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Clotilda: the last slave ship to America 37:06

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The transatlantic slave trade was formally abolished in both Britain and the US in 1807 and 1808 – yet slave ships were still forcibly bringing enslaved African people to the Americas right up to the 1860s. David Musgrove speaks to historian Hannah Durkin about the long history of this horrific trade, through the eyes of the survivors of Clotilda, …

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Episode 1155 - Those phabulous phoenicians - Parts of the body - "quad"s - Takes the cake - Always broadway 6:30

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Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1155, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Those Phabulous Phoenicians 1: Seaport city known for its very expensive purple dye. Tyre. 2: The Phoenician city of Berytus is known known by this name. Beirut. 3: The ancient city of Byblos was known for its production of this mate…

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Remembering Sliabh Luachra Muscian Denis Murphy | Travels Through a Kingdom | RadioKerry.ie

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On Travels Through a Kingdom with Kaya Flynn, we mark 50 years since the sudden passing of Denis Murphy.On April 7th 1974, the Sliabh Luachra community lost one of the biggest inflencial fiddle players.Denis 'The Weaver' Murphy was born in Lisheen in 1910.The Murphy family were known as 'The Weavers" as so many people in the area shared the same su…

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