Best Black Bearded 1 Podcasts (2024)

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1066: the battle for England | 2. The power behind the Anglo-Saxon throne 36:16

42m ago36:16

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Harold II – best known as the defeated king who reportedly got an arrow through the eye at the Battle of Hastings – was part of the Godwin family. In this episode, Marc Morris reveals how the Godwins were the power behind the throne through much of the reign of Harold’s predecessor, King Edward the Confessor. He explains to David Musgrove why the f…

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A hidden history of black civil rights 48:26

2h ago48:26

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When we think of American civil rights, we tend to focus on the mid 20th-century and the likes of Martin Luther King Jr and Rosa Parks, who fought for the rights of black people in an era of segregation. But, in his revelatory new book, Before the Movement, which has recently been shortlisted for the Cundill History Prize, Dylan Penningroth tells a…

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The Cinderblock Paradox 46:36

14m ago46:36

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In this episode of "Everyday Black Men," the hosts pick up right where they left off from the Patreon exclusive "Turkey Burger Abeg, No Wahala!" Riker kicks off the podcast by introducing a story about a man who discovered a diary of venom in his girlfriend's apartment, sparking an intriguing conversation. Reed takes a more nuanced approach, reflec…

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Eleanor Roosevelt: life of the week 48:48

7h ago48:48

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Historian and biographer Susan Ware joins Elinor Evans to discuss the life of Eleanor Roosevelt, from her transformative role as First Lady of the United States during her husband Franklin Delano Roosevelt's presidency, to her advocacy for human rights amid personal tumult. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazin…

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How did the US get so many guns? 50:17

1d ago50:17

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Today there are an estimated 450 million guns in civilian hands in the United States – ten times the number than at the end of the Second World War. But how did that conflict spark a weaponry boom? And what are the social and economic currents that have led the US to have more guns than people? Matt Elton speaks to Andrew C McKevitt, whose Cundill …

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Communism: everything you wanted to know 50:30

2d ago50:30

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First published in 1848, the The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels presents communism as a 'spectre' haunting Europe. During the century that followed, this revolutionary ideology swept the world and left an indelible mark on the geopolitical dynamics of the modern age. Historian Maurice J Casey talks to Danny Bird about the his…

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Back-N-Forths 50:17

4d ago50:17

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In this episode of "Everyday Black Men," the hosts continue the conversation from "Niggas with Nappy Hair," diving into the dynamics of gender interactions. Reed kicks things off by advocating for men to stop engaging in back-and-forth arguments with women, prompting Riker to challenge him on the prevalence of women who gossip online, debating whet…

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Liberating WW2 Naples: triumph and tragedy 31:25

4d ago31:25

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When Allied forces arrived in Naples in October 1943, they found a city on its knees. Already ravaged by three years of war, Naples had been further decimated by German occupiers and now faced a desperate battle to get back on its feet as the Second World War continued to unfold around it. In this episode, the historian Keith Lowe joins Rob Attar t…

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1066: the battle for England | 1. Vikings, Normans and rebellious Anglo-Saxons 47:56

7d ago47:56

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The roots of the Norman Conquest of 1066 can be traced all the way back to 1016 – when England was hit by an earlier foreign invasion. This time, the assault came from Denmark and the forces of Cnut. In the first episode of our new series on 1066, Marc Morris talks to David Musgrove about how the events of the early 11th century set the scene for t…

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Churchill's prewar crisis meetings 37:48

6d ago37:48

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In the run-up to the Second World War, Winston Churchill's Kent home, Chartwell, was transformed from a cosy country pile to an informal Home Office, as the politician invited influential guests to come for dinner, drinks.... and off-the-record discussions. From 'Lawrence of Arabia' to Albert Einstein, Katherine Carter tells Ellie Cawthorne how the…

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Niggas With Nappy Hair 45:33

6d ago45:33

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In this episode of "Everyday Black Men," the hosts pick up from their Patreon exclusive, "Raw Talent vs Skilled Artist," diving into a range of entertaining topics. The conversation begins with musings on the ongoing lyrical rivalry between Drake and Kendrick, as well as Childish Gambino's bold statement regarding his accolades compared to Sam Smit…

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Henry VII: life of the week 58:20

7d ago58:20

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Henry VII has gone down in history as the miserable miser who, rightly or wrongly, seized the English Crown from the hands of Richard III at the battle of Bosworth. But, according to historian and author Nathen Amin, Henry's rise to power was unprecedented – and his rotten reputation blown out of proportion. In this 'Life of the week' episode, Nath…

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Tokyo 1946: the war crime trial that shaped Japan's future 48:15

8d ago48:15

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In 1946, as Japan stood in ruins at the end of the Second World War, an international trial was launched in Tokyo. It was a mammoth legal and political undertaking that lasted more than two years, as top Japanese leaders were tried by a panel of 11 international judges for war crimes, crimes against humanity and crimes against peace. Historian Gary…

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The Stuarts: everything you wanted to know 41:57

10d ago41:57

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What do we know about James I's sexuality? How did Charles I squander his throne? How successful was the 'Glorious Revolution'? And why is the turbulence of the 17th century still overshadowed by the Tudors? In today's Everything you wanted to know episode, Anna Keay answers your queries on the Stuart dynasty. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced b…

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Hidden environmental histories of the last 500 years 36:51

11d ago36:51

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From the Mongol expansion to the world wars, and from colonialism to the slave trade, the biggest historical events of the past 500 years have reshaped not only human history, but also the natural world around us. Sunil Amrith tells Ellie Cawthorne more about how colonialism, war and exploitation have gone hand in hand with the destruction of natur…

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Ep. 81. From NFL D-Line to a Creator of Fine Wine 1:20:14

11d ago1:20:14

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We talk to Alphonse Dotson, a former NFL defensive tackle for the Oakland Raiders, and owner of Dotson-Cervantes Winery. He along with his wife Martha Cervantes went from the sparkle of a dream to growing some of the most-prized grapes in Texas, and creating the most exquisite wines. We will discuss how his life experiences have taught him determin…

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Ancient Egypt | 5. a lost world? 51:45

12d ago51:45

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Why are we still so obsessed with ancient Egypt? In this fifth episode of Ancient Egypt: the big questions, Emily Briffett is joined by curator and Egyptologist Campbell Price for a final time to explore the enduring legacy and influence of ancient Egypt – from the 'Egyptomania' that gripped Victorian Britain to key discoveries that have shaped our…

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Congo, Cold War & CIA plotting: the 1961 assassination that shook Africa 40:09

13d ago40:09

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Soon after gaining independence from Belgium in 1960, the new Republic of the Congo was rocked by the assassination of its young firebrand leader, Patrice Lumumba. Stuart A Reid unpicks this story in his Cundill History Prize-shortlisted book The Lumumba Plot. He speaks to Elinor Evans to unravel the tumult that followed independence and the devast…

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Viking trade, Titanic and Olympic rings: history behind the headlines 51:08

15d ago51:08

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Hannah Skoda and Rana Mitter discuss the historical news stories that have made headlines this month In the latest episode of our monthly series charting the past behind the present, Hannah Skoda and Rana Mitter explore the history behind a row about the Olympic rings staying on the Eiffel Tower, Viking-era treasure that offers new insights about g…

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How ancient India transformed the world 43:19

16d ago43:19

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From the Roman economy and Angkor Wat to the spread of Buddhism and the numerical system we use today, ancient India was one of the great seedbeds of human civilisation. Indian art, religion, technology and ideas were exported across a vast territory, influencing several Eurasian cultures. Speaking to Danny Bird, bestselling historian William Dalry…

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Ep. 81 Planning For The Come Up 40:36

16d ago40:36

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Eugene T. Barnes is a husband, father, stand-up comedian, actor, writer, producer, singer, rapper, and advocate for black family and marriage originally from Lakeland, Fl. He is a successful commercial actor appearing in commercials for top brands including Udemy and Amazon. He is also the star of the upcoming film Office Madness set to debut in No…

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The Hittites: everything you wanted to know 50:39

17d ago50:39

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The Hittites were one of the most powerful civilisations in the Near East, building a vast empire that encompassed much of modern-day Turkey. But aside from a few vague references in ancient texts, proof of their existence was not established until the 20th century, when the discovery of more than 10,000 clay tablets laid bare the story of the Hitt…

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The Iranian embassy siege: an SAS hostage drama in London 41:01

19d ago41:01

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In May 1980, TV coverage of the world snooker final was interrupted by live footage of men in black balaclavas abseiling down the walls of the Iranian Embassy in London. This was Operation Nimrod, a daring SAS plan to free dozens of hostages who'd been held captive in the building for almost a week by a group of gunmen. In his new book, bestselling…

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Ancient Egypt | 4. religion and death 46:26

20d ago46:26

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Nothing is more synonymous with ancient Egypt than mummification. But why was this postmortem practice actually performed? And what other rituals and beliefs surrounded death in the ancient civilisation? In the fourth episode of Ancient Egypt: the big questions, Emily Briffett and Campbell Price meet the pantheon of Egypt’s gods and goddesses and t…

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Native Americans: a history of power and survival 37:42

22d ago37:42

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The story of Native American societies decimated by European arrival is a familiar one. But, while undoubtedly important, that’s only one part of the story. In her new book Native Nations, Kathleen DuVal looks back at 1,000 years of the history of North America's Indigenous people to uncover a richer, more complex picture. The book is shortlisted f…

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Isambard Kingdom Brunel: life of the week 44:54

22d ago44:54

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From pioneering railways and awe-inspiring bridges to ocean-spanning passenger ships and flatpack hospitals, there was no engineering challenge too ambitious for Isambard Kingdom Brunel. The impressive creations of this cigar-chomping polymath changed the face of Victorian Britain, but, as Tim Bryan tells Ellie Cawthorne in today's 'Life of the wee…

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The 1943 battle of Kursk – and its present-day echoes 54:39

25d ago54:39

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Recent developments in the Russia-Ukraine war have seen Kursk make headlines – provoking parallels with the Second World War battle that took place in the region. But are such links helpful? And how important was the 1943 clash to the wider war? Matt Elton caught up with historian and author Peter Caddick-Adams to find out more. Listen to a 2022 co…

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Medieval torture: everything you wanted to know 29:28

24d ago29:28

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Why were people tortured in the Middle Ages? Was it ever legal? Did the infliction of physical pain play as large a role in medieval prosecutions as we might think? And did anyone actually experience the deadly embrace of the Iron Maiden? Speaking to Charlotte Hodgman, historian Professor Hannah Skoda answers a range of listener questions on tortur…

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