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Grey History: The French Revolution & Napoleon

William Clark

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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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The Napoleonic Wars Podcast

Zack White

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All the angles on all the people form 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor ...
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Short History Of...

NOISER

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History is full of the extraordinary. Each week, we'll transport you back in time to witness history's most incredible moments and remarkable people. New episodes Mondays, or a week early for Noiser+ subscribers. With Noiser+ you'll also get ad-free listening and exclusive content. For more information, head to noiser.com/subscriptions For advertising enquiries, email info@adelicious.fm Hosted by John Hopkins. Production: Katrina Hughes, Kate Simants, Nicole Edmunds, Jacob Booth, Dorry Macau ...
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French Revolution? Unmasking Truth -- Unmasking Revolution

Unmasking the Revolution

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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

Podium Podcast Narrative & GGRP Sound: Grant Fraggalosch, Victoria McPhedran

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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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History Detective

Kelly Chase

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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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War Books

A.J. Woodhams

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Authors interviewed about their newest releases in war writing, military history, war studies, current events, politics, and more. Both nonfiction and fiction. Created by writer and podcaster A.J. Woodhams.
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French Revolution - for iBooks

The Open University

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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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We Are History

Angela Barnes and John O'Farrell

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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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Audio Tours - Arc De Triomphe (Curious Cat)

Curious Cat Tours (City Audio Tours)

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Explore the iconic Arc de Triomphe like never before with our immersive audio tour. Uncover the hidden stories behind this monumental masterpiece as our expert audio guide takes you through its intricate statues, captivating battle reliefs, and poignant tributes. From the heart of Paris to the heart of history, this tour offers a deep dive into the triumphs, sacrifices, and enduring legacy of the Arc de Triomphe.
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Grizelda

Margaret R. Taylor

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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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History AF

Sean Anthony

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From BCE to CE, let's talk about the events and people in history that the US education system skipped. On Twitter: historyafpod On Instagram: historyafpod Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historyaf/support
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The Earful Tower: Paris

Oliver Gee

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The Earful Tower is a weekly podcast all about Paris, hosted by Australian expat Oliver Gee. With a huge variety of guests - from cooks and comedians to TV hosts and tour guides - this show will transport you to the City of Lights and make you feel like you've met the characters that make it shine.
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Careless Minds Podcast

Careless Minds

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The Careless Minds podcast brings you up to speed with all the latest topics what's on everyone's minds. So join your host Philip Burford along with co-hosts Ryan Jolley and Darren Turner as they take you on an educational rollercoaster with just a pinch, of witty banter...
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History: From One Student To Another

Robin Whitehead

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Using what I have learned to help both myself and others with IGCSE, AS and A-Level History revision. Check out my website for notes: https://www.historyfromonestudenttoanother.com If you have any suggestions or questions, please fill in this Google Form: https://www.historyfromonestudenttoanother.com/feedback Support me here: www.historyfromonestudenttoanother.com/donate Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/from1student2another-hist/message Twitter: historyF1S2A IG: historyfromonestud ...
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Two Left Thumbs - A gaming Podcast

Left Pod

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A gaming podcast that gets to know people from all walks of life through the one thing they all have in common, video games. Join Puppiez each week as he chats with Game Enthusiasts, Content Creators, Developers and more to find out all about thier story and relationship with Video Games, what they do and why they love it.
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1.70 Toulon II: A Harbour of Discontent 1:05:26

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Toulon's history is like no other. Defined by violence and contradictions, the presence of the mighty naval arsenal shaped every aspect of Toulon. This episode explores the town's history, it's struggles, and it's numerous deviations from the norm. Early Access Don't wait! Support the show and listen to Episode 71 "Toulon III: Terror or Treason!" n…
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On Podcasting with Dr. Jim Tonkowich 9:30

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The first After-Dinner Scholar podcast on February 1, 2017 began: The 16th century English philosopher, statesman and scientist Francis Bacon famously stated, “Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested: that is,” he went on to explain, “some books are to be read only in parts, others to be read, but…
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The 1960s - The advent of the permissive society 42:03

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How a handful of landmark events and reforms suddenly shook off the hypocrisy, censorship and repression that had plagued Great Britain since Victorian times. (Available in Northern Ireland several decades later) We Are History is written and presented by Angela Barnes and John O’Farrell. Production by Simon Williams. Group Editor is Andrew Harriso…
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Oxford v Cambridge – The Big Property Debate! 34:22

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These two great UK Cities have been competing against each other for over 1000 years in some respect whether it be in the provision of education, accumulation of knowledge, or success of their research. And whilst many still associate the Oxford v Cambridge with sporting rivalries such as the annual Boat Race or Rugby Varsity Match, they are now co…
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Why do Parisians leave unusual objects at gravestones? 30:36

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If you've been to a Paris cemetery, you might have seen curious collections of unusual objects on certain gravestones (especially celebrities like Jim Morrisson and Oscar Wilde). You can find potatoes, chewing gum, Metro tickets, apples... and much more. In this episode, Ana Gimena from LivTours breaks down some of the main offerings you can find o…
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The Korean War 59:45

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Beginning only five years after the end of World War Two, the Korean War was an exceptionally violent conflict which led to the death of at least 2.5 million people. It became the most deadly conflict of the Cold War era, a political battle of capitalism versus communism, that almost triggered World War Three. But how was this war encouraged by Ame…
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Waterloo: The Battle as Big Business 58:17

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Why does Waterloo matter? How was it manipulated? And how did it become a business in its own right? Regular listeners of the show will know that these questions and much more have been covered by the Napoleonic Wars Podcast’s ‘Scholar in Residence’, Dr Luke ‘Memory’ Reynolds, in his critically acclaimed and award winning book Who Owned Waterloo. T…
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Interview with historian Holley Snaith 28:34

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My friend Holley Snaith is a historian, author, and editor. She was kind enough to spend some time talking with me to tell me about her amazing career. I hope you enjoy listening to this conversation as much as I enjoyed having it! Here's a link to Holley's website: https://www.holleysnaith.com/ Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/h…
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World War II - A Soviet Perspective on War & Shame – Sasha Vasilyuk 54:59

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Ep 051 – Fiction. In 1941, a Soviet soldier witnesses Hitler's invasion of the USSR and must cope with its devastating consequences. Sasha Vasilyuk discusses her fantastic new novel, "Your Presence Is Mandatory," based on the real-life story of her grandfather’s experiences during and after the war. Support local bookstores & buy Sasha’s book here:…
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1.69 Toulon I: The Flimsy Coalition and the Second Partition of Poland 1:18:41

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Toulon turns to treason. Placing its hopes in the First Coalition, the French rebels found an alliance crippled by mistrust and division. With the allies focused on their own self-interests, the war with France was often a secondary consideration compared to other territorial or commercial gains. This episode explore the dysfunctions of the First C…
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The Painful History of Dentistry 49:05

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How travelling quacks and snobby doctors held back dentistry for centuries, while millions endured the agony of toothache and wondered why ‘smoking out the tooth worms’ didn’t seem to be working. Reading List: An Excruciating History of Dentistry by James Wynbrand Support We Are History on Patreon and get exclusive benefits including bonus episodes…
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EPISODE #36: Fashion Stories and the regulation of fashion throughout the ages (English version) 36:28

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These past months news have been filled with articles on projects of laws, regulations aiming at limiting the consumption of fast fashion items, in the objective to counterbalance their negative impacts on the environment and the acceleration of the climate change crisis. This tendency gave me the will to investigate the past to see if this process…
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EPISODE #35: Les histoires de mode et la régulation de l’accès à la mode au fils des siècles (version française) 34:40

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Ces derniers mois, l’actualité regorge d’articles sur des projets de lois, des réglementations visant à limiter la consommation de produits issus de l’industrie de la fast fashion afin de contrecarrer leurs impacts négatifs sur l’environnement et l’accélération de la crise climatique. Cette tendance m’a donné envie de regarder dans le passé pour vo…
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Sweet Paris: A life of cakes and pastries 32:05

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Meet Frank Adrian Barron, an American baker in Paris (better know as Cake Boy Paris). He talks of how he made it as a baker in the city, sharing his sweet treats on social media, and his book Sweet Paris. Find out more about Frank and his work via his Instagram page here, his website here, and his book here. *********** The Earful Tower exists than…
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Ian Fleming 1:02:19

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Ian Fleming’s most famous creation, James Bond, is a cultural icon. To paraphrase one critic, Bond is someone men want to be, and women want to be with. Although many attitudes expressed in the Bond books are out of kilter with modern ideas, Bond remains one of the most enduring fictional characters in history. But what is the story behind his crea…
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Peninsular War Tourism: Part 2 1:02:06

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Professor Rosemary Sweet & Dr Richard Ansell join me to discuss why some people decided to travel in the Iberian Peninsular at the height of the Peninsular War, in a bid to see more of the 'action'. Rosemary's book Cities and the Grand Tour: The British in Italy, c. 1690-1820 is available here: https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/cities-and-the-gr…
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20Europe: UK: Julien Bek (Sequoia Capital), Georgia Stevenson (Index Ventures) & Finn Murphy (Nebular VC) on the UK Punching Above its Weight, Why a $100bn Business Can't be Built in Europe, and Lighting ... 38:53

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20Europe is a new series profiling European ecosystems. Each episode is a roundtable format featuring investors based in countries including Germany, France, UK, Sweden and more. Half of the show will focus on how these local ecosystems operate, with the other half focused the tech and venture landscape. For Episode 3, we profile the UK. I was join…
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Joint Episode: Young Napoleon And Divided France with The Age of Napoleon 1:15:57

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Where was Napoleon prior to the Siege of Toulon? How had the revolution impacted his career and his native home of Corsica? What were Napoleon's experiences of the social schisms which gripped revolutionary France? All of this, and more, is explored in this fantastic episode with the Age of Napoleon podcast. Early Access Don't wait! Support the sho…
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Dante's Divine Comedy - 2 with Dr. Tiffany Schubert 14:59

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Last week Dr. Tiffany Schubert discussed Inferno, the first book of Dante’s Comedy. Our friend and former colleague Jason Baxter remarked that in Inferno, “Dante’s poetic violence is meant to melt down the hard heart so that it can be reforged into something new.” Purgatorio is the place where that melted down and malleable heart finds the forge, t…
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British Shops and Shopping Centres 1:01:43

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This week Angela drags John around the shops of Britain for about 200 years as we take a look at the history of how we shop. We look at why shopping moved out of town centres and ask the important questions like “Does Selfridges sell fridges?” Reading: Back to the Shops: The High Street in History and the Future by Rachel Bowlby We Are History is w…
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Paris through the lens of a movie director 29:41

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Meet Scott Hillier, an Australian movie director in Paris, who runs the European Independant Film Festival (the ÉCU). He talks of the iconic light in the city of Paris, his film festival, and his exploits around the world as a director and war photographer. Find out more about the annual Film Festival here, 2024 marks the 19th festival, and it runs…
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Introducing: The Curious History of Your Home 33:50

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Noiser presents a brand new podcast: The Curious History of Your Home. In this taster episode of Noiser’s new podcast, join domestic historian Ruth Goodman as she guides you through the surprising, often epic stories behind everyday objects in your home, starting with the wallpaper. To discover more episodes, search ‘The Curious History of Your Hom…
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Peninsular War Tourism 57:16

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Professor Rosemary Sweet & Dr Richard Ansell join me to discuss why some people decided to travel in the Iberian Peninsular at the height of the Peninsular War, in a bid to see more of the 'action'. Rosemary's book Cities and the Grand Tour: The British in Italy, c. 1690-1820 is available here: https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/cities-and-the-gr…
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Women of World War I 8:52

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There were so many women involved in World War I, both on the Front Lines and on the home front. Matron Adelaide Maud Kellett was on the hospital ship at Gallipoli and later ran a hospital for soldiers who had lost limbs. In this episode Kelly Chase reads out the words of Adelaide herself in this touching tribute to the women who served in World Wa…
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Clara Bow 35:03

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this episode is about the actress clara bow. clara was an actress during the silent movie era, and successfully transitioned to 'talKies'. she wAs in the movie 'it', and became known as 'the it giRl'. clara bow caMe to personify the roAring twentIeS with her flapper style and wAys. Clara led A sad, but fascinaTing life. Support the Show. Follow Doo…
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Now Here 26:40

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What is the future of common spaces and community gathering spots in the UK? At a time when so many spaces that once were shared are now either derelict or in private hands, when it can be difficult to find somewhere to gather with friends without buying a latte in order to do so, how might the future be different? How might we rethink our relation…
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Dante's Divine Comedy - 1 with Dr. Tiffany Schubert 17:10

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Midway in the journey of our life I came to myself in a dark wood, for the straight way was lost. Ah, how hard it is to tell the nature of that wood, savage, dense and harsh— the very thought of it renews my fear! It is so bitter death is hardly more so. (Inferno 1.1-7) During Lent and now during Easter, our sophomores, under the guidance of Dr. Ti…
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The Brighton Bomb – 1984 50:21

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How the IRA came very close to killing Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and the British Cabinet and triggered a massive manhunt for that world famous crime fighting agency, the Sussex County Constabulary. Reading List: Killing Thatcher by Rory Carroll Buy Killing Thatcher through our affiliate bookshop and you’ll help fund [name of podcast] by earn…
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Life in Paris as a Moulin Rouge dancer 32:01

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Meet Allie Goodbun, a Canadian dancer at the iconic Moulin Rouge in Paris. She talks of how she got the job, her life in Montmartre, and her love for the City of Light. Want to join the fun on Allie's social media? You can find her on TikTok here and Instagram here - and here's the link to her new clothing brand for Ready Freddie dancewear. Here's …
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The Aztecs 1:00:38

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Since the arrival of the Aztecs in central Mexico from the early 1300s, history has been fascinated by them. They’re widely reputed to be a savage people who left behind obsidian knives, skull racks, and disturbing remnants of human sacrifice. But in reality, the Aztecs were far more multifaceted than that. So what else has history gotten wrong abo…
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George Washington: Officer & Founding Father 1:33:10

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Eddie Zimmerman returns for a chat about the iconic American. A man whose sheer tenacity kept the fledgling USA in the war despite repeated military setbacks in the early stages of the war. We discuss the myths and controversies as well as the man's character, and why he may have been fundamental to helping America define itself. Twitter: @zwhitehi…
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1.68 Marseille: Fight and Flight 1:22:11

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“To arms, Frenchmen, to arms!”. As Marseille rallied the country to revolt, the great port city achieved stunning success. Angered by the purging of the Girondins, and driven by its own internal divisions, Marseille marched on Paris to overthrow the Jacobin tyranny. Yet, despite “liberating” Avignon in July 1793, setbacks soon become insurmountable…
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Easter Joy with Dr. Jeremy Holmes 15:28

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Pope Benedict XVI wrote, "At Easter we rejoice because Christ did not remain in the tomb, his body did not see corruption; he belongs to the world of the living, not to the world of the dead; we rejoice because he is the Alpha and also the Omega, as we proclaim in the rite of the Paschal Candle; he lives not only yesterday, but today and for eterni…
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A Cure 2:15

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Do you find yourself lost in the maze of history? Are you interested in the past, but think learning about history is too much work, or boring? Introducing Door Key – an all-natural, non-harmful, multi-sourced history podcast. Happy April Fool's Day! Support the Show. Follow Door Key on Social Media for more information about each week's episode an…
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Wining and dining in France with Patricia Wells 34:29

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This week it's food critic and cookbook author Patricia Wells. Originally from the US, she moved to Paris in 1980 where she worked as a restaurant critic for the International Herald Tribune and later the French weekly newspaper L’Express. Along the way she has published 15 books and made a home in Paris and Chanteduc, in Provence. We also talk of …
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The History of April Fool’s Day 1:00:05

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This week Angela tricks John into learning about the history of April Fool’s Day. Where did it originate? Why do we do practical jokes on people we are supposed to love? Fom the Swiss spaghetti harvest to the Black Cliffs of Dover, we look at some of the best April Fool’s Day pranks across the centuries. And this episode is brought to you in smello…
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The State of the Union (of Napoleonic History) 1:52:43

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A less-than-Presidential, two hour broadcast, in which Zack has multiple aneurysms, Luke self proclaims to be a 'Scholar in Residence', and then refers to military history as 'Guns and balls and pointy things'. We also do some serious historianing at some point in the broadcast. This is a new style of content, in which we look at the state of Napol…
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The Battle of the Somme 56:56

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The Battle of the Somme was supposed to be the joint British-French offensive that would win the First World War. A string of battles spread over five months, it involved everything from cavalry charges, poison gas, and the debut of the tank. But the Somme was anything but victorious….on the first day alone, over 19,000 British soldiers were killed…
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