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Join the BC Museums Association as we explore topics of importance to the cultural heritage community in BC, and around the world. Listen as we talk with sector professionals, volunteers, and other guests about their work in BC museums, galleries, and arts & culture institutions.
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Trumpet Daily Radio Show brings you a deeper understanding of the Bible and how it connects to your world and your life right now. Trumpet Daily Radio Show is hosted by the executive editor of the Philadelphia Trumpet newsmagazine and presenter of the Trumpet Daily television program, Stephen Flurry. Stephen Flurry brings you a wide-ranging variety of topics from British politics to American morality to the Middle Eastern balance of power to Asian economics to principles of living to Bible p ...
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Comedian, podcaster and super-fan Iszi Lawrence (The Z List Dead List) presents snippets from the exclusive programme of Members’ lectures at the British Museum, artfully woven together with interviews and musings. The Membercast is a monthly podcast made available to ‘all studious and curious persons’, but we will definitely encourage you to become a Member if you aren’t already! Interested in becoming a Member? You can find out more at britishmuseum.org/membership. Direct your questions ab ...
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Every object in the Ashmolean has passed from hand to hand to reach the Museum. In a new podcast, we uncover the invisible fingerprints left behind by makers, looters, archaeologists, soldiers, rulers, curators, and many more. These stories of touch reveal the ways in which the forces of conflict and colonialism have shaped Britain’s oldest Museum. Join the Ashmolean’s curators alongside artists, experts, and community members. Fingerprints will be released on the Ashmolean’s website, on Spo ...
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Welcome to the History of Cyprus Podcast. Follow us on Instagram and support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheHistoryofCyprusPodcast https://instagram.com/thehistoryofcyprus I’d like to thank each and every participant (and every future guest) in this project as without their time and hard work in their respective fields of archaeology, linguistics, social and political history, this would not have been possible. Every month I will be releasing a new episode as it relates to C ...
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Director of the British Museum, Neil MacGregor, narrates 100 programmes that retell humanity's history through the objects we have made.
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A podcast from the Australian Museum that takes you behind the scenes of expeditions, exhibitions and the lab to show you the world of Australia’s first museum. Discover how our scientists are using the collection’s 21.9 million objects and specimens to safeguard the extraordinarily rich biodiversity of our planet. Find out more by going to australian.museum/explore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Neil MacGregor, director of the British Museum, explores 600 years of Germany's complex and often challenging history using objects, art, landmarks and literature.
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A podcast brought to you by the Santo Domingo Centre of Excellence for Latin American Research (SDCELAR) at the British Museum. Listen to new insights and interpretations about collections and projects that will deepen and challenge what we know about Latin America. || Un podcast desarrollado para ti por el Centro de Excelencia Santo Domingo para la Investigación en Latinoamérica (SDCELAR) en el Museo Británico. Escucha historias e interpretaciones sobre colecciones del Museo Británico y pro ...
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Making a selection of objects from the British Museum and collections across the UK, Neil MacGregor uncovers the stories they tell about Shakespeare's world.
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Recordings of talks in which specialists and experts explore aspects of philately and the British postal service.
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The Audio Long Read podcast is a selection of the Guardian’s long reads, giving you the opportunity to get on with your day while listening to some of the finest longform journalism the Guardian has to offer, including in-depth writing from around the world on current affairs, climate change, global warming, immigration, crime, business, the arts and much more. The podcast explores a range of subjects and news across business, global politics (including Trump, Israel, Palestine and Gaza), mo ...
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Luke's English Podcast is an award-winning podcast for learners of English. Listen, learn and have fun while picking up natural British English as it really is spoken. http://teacherluke.co.uk Sign up to LEP Premium on Acast+ and add the premium episodes to a podcast app on your phone. https://plus.acast.com/s/teacherluke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Explore the art, history, and culture of girlhood around the world. Our monthly journeys include conversations and interviews about Girl Museum's exhibitions, projects and more on the topics of art, history, material culture, and social issues that center girls' points of view. Episodes are narrated by members of Girl Museum, the first and only museum in the world dedicated to celebrating girlhood. Hosted by Ashley E. Remer and other members of the Girl Museum team. Our music is by Chan A-V.
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Neil MacGregor explores the role and expression of shared beliefs in communities around the world. Produced in partnership with the British Museum.
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Join hosts Enas Refaei and Farah Andrews as they guide you through the arts and culture scene in the UAE, the Middle East and the world. A new episode of Culture Bites drops every Thursday from The National News in Abu Dhabi.
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The Archaeology Show is produced by the Archaeology Podcast Network. It's hosted by archaeologist's Chris Webster and Rachel Roden. We will interview people from around the world in a variety of topics. Enjoy the ride.
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Two Friends Talk History is a podcast where public historian, Zofia, chats with scholars, archaeologists, researchers and more to explore fascinating histories, look behind the scenes and ask the big question that's missing in much academic discourse: so what? Why is this relevant today? Find me on Instagram @TwoFriendsTalkHistory and website, ArchaeoArtist.com. Support the Pod @Patreon.com/archaeoartist For show merch @ https://www.redbubble.com/people/TFTHPodcast/shop?asc=u
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Gripping stories from the shadows - BBC investigations from across the UK Something about this doesn't add up. In Hertfordshire towns, people who live alone are disappearing. Their neighbours are wondering why they've not seen them, or if they might have died. Giving someone else control of your finances and decisions - through Lasting Power of Attorney - is meant to come with a guarantee that they always act in your best interest. In this series, BBC investigative reporter Sue Mitchell expl ...
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In this 3D audio series, ex-British Paratrooper and history fanatic Bruce Crompton narrates incredible tales of bravery from conflicts throughout the ages to support military institutions. All around the world military museums are in danger of closing and smaller, veterans charities desperately need more support. If we allow them to perish, the history contained within them will be lost, as will vital life-lines for our cherished veterans. Remember, Military museums aren't just places of lea ...
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The Centre d'Art Contemporain Genève presents Overmorrow’s Library, a podcast series by Federico Campagna, available on the 5th floor (digital extension): https://5e.centre.ch/en/ The library for ‘the day after tomorrow’ is dedicated to books and authors whose work explores the limits of the ‘world’ as the frame of sense through which our consciousness experiences the chaos of reality. Each new episode presents a book that engages with the challenge of world-making, with the end-time of a wo ...
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Find shows from Cultural Resource Management Archaeology to technology to anarchy to whatever. We cover it all in this feed.
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Comedy historian Robert Ross interviews comedy stars about their work as well as their personal favourites and influences.
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Tiffany Jenkins talks to key players in the cultural world, charting the trends and dissecting the controversies. She rummages around the store cupboard to find out what has and hasn't made the pedestal.
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Experience the legacy of the world’s most iconic airline, Pan American World Airways! This award-winning history and humanities program brings Pan Am’s 64-year history to life through engaging storytelling and insightful interviews from Pan Am employees, passengers, pilots, journalists, historians, authors, fashionistas, and aviation enthusiasts! Hosted by historian Tom Betti, the program has won the following awards: Gold 2024 & 2023 Muse Creative Awards; Gold 2024 Vega Digital Award; Silve ...
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Museums, galleries and historic houses are treasure troves of items from the past. But how easy is it at these sites to unknowingly just walk straight past an object with an incredible story to tell? In this podcast series host Ploy Radford talks to the experts at different museums, galleries and historic houses about the most underrated objects in their collection, and unveils some fantastic facts.
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Bletchley Park is the home of British codebreaking and a birthplace of modern information technology. It played a major role in World War Two, producing secret intelligence which had a direct and profound influence on the outcome of the conflict. The site is now a museum and heritage attraction, open daily. The Bletchley Park Podcast brings you fascinating stories from Veterans, staff and volunteers on the significance and continued relevance of this site today.
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Ray’s Rants back to the 1960s 1970s 1950s in the UK Great Britain. Entertaining and fun. British music scene, Jimi Hendrix The Rolling Stones. The English pubs and clubs, Watney’s Red Barrel beer, Babycham, Cherry B the night life. The cars, the workplace, television and pirate radio. England. Schools back in the early days. 60s fashion and clothes, flairs and miniskirts. London, Caroline, Luxembourg. Mini cars skirts. Holiday in caravan, Butlin’s
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Series exploring the past, present and future of the field hospital in the British Army and its personnel.
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Chels and Jim are best friends who like to talk about stuff that doesn't have answers in ill-informed ways. More specifically, they're having a chat about British ghosts, myths, and legends. They'll also do murder. Outside of the podcast, Jim presents stuff on telly and Chels has a book out, which makes her feel better about her other soulless job in PR. Formerly 'The Slab'
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Joe Marler used to hate people, but then he met Tom Fordyce, and a load of ordinary people doing extraordinary things, and a podcast was born that changed his mind forever. It might just change your life too. Because everyone is interesting if you ask the right questions. And this is a show about all the weird and wonderful things people do. Together, Joe and Tom meet astronauts, teachers, marine biologists, cheesemakers, prison guards and everyone in between. Along the way, they’ve learned ...
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Gemma Cairney interviews cultural icons, tastemakers, artists and musicians about their pastimes, hobbies, collections and loves beyond what they are known for.
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Spybrary is a podcast for fans of spy books, spy tv and spy movies since 2017. We bring you author interviews and reader discussions on our favorite spy books and novels.
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CULTURE ALT features interviews of the world's culture and lifestyle icons, from international artists to award winning film directors, designers, Michelin Star chefs, best luxury travel spots and much more. Interviews by Maia Morgensztern, journalist and broadcaster. Podcasts in English and in French www.culturealt.com Instagram @maiamorgen
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QUEER RECOLLECTIONS explores contemporary Queer British History, with flair, curiosity and purpose, by speaking to those who have lived it and those who are preserving this fragile heritage. At present, the subject isn't widely taught, physical queer spaces are closing, and much of this history remains overlooked. To rectify this, I (Will Hecker, a documentary filmmaker) speak to DJs, archivists, activists, and historians who are working to preserve, celebrate, and share British queer histor ...
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How much does leadership shape the outcome of a battle? What makes for successful command? These questions lie at the heart of this new podcast series hosted by Professor Michael Clarke, from the creators of the award-winning Sitrep. Mike discusses the leadership of the Duke of Wellington, Boudica, Admiral Lord Nelson, Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding and Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery with a range of guests including ‘Sharpe’ writer Bernard Cornwell and General Lord Richards. This t ...
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For the Irish historian John Bagnell Bury, history should be treated as a science and not a mere branch of literature. Many contemporary histories written in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century were poetic and heroic in tone, blending fact and fiction, myths and legends. They sometimes relied on sources from Shakespeare and classical poets. For Bury, the facts of history may be legendary or romantic in nature, but they should be recounted in a scholarly and non-judgmental manner, ...
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All too often we talk about fake news and alternative facts as if they are new concepts. In reality history itself is constructed, and thus constrained by its authors, we have as a society taken this as truth and unfortunately there is more to history that just the past.
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TANTRA: The Rebel Path is hosted by Kimhye Jin & Lucas Casanova and explores spirituality, yoga, meditation, and manifestation from a tantric perspective. You`ll get actionable insights and simplified tools to help transform your true potential, raise your vibration and elevate your consciousness to the next levels. Learn practical ways to cultivate your own spiritual practice; understanding the many laws of the universe and most importantly, how to keep your rebel soul intact on the journey ...
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The worlds #1 British Gaming Podcast 360G started in 2008, over that time we have produced over 600 episodes, Livestream every Sunday, set up gamer nights and more. The focus is on the 360 degrees of gaming. This means that the show encompasses all forms of gaming, on every system including Xbox, Playstation, Nintendo and PC. It is time to put the fan wars behind us and embrace gaming in every form and unite as an amazing gaming community. "360 degrees of gaming, covering the full gaming exp ...
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Feature interviews from journalist and broadcaster, Claudia Cragg
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The History Extra podcast brings you gripping stories from the past and fascinating historical conversations with the world's leading historical experts. Produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine, History Extra is a free history podcast, with episodes released six times a week. Subscribe now for the real stories behind your favourite films, TV shows and period dramas, as well as compelling insights into lesser-known aspects of the past. We delve into global history stories spanning th ...
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Do you remember school assembly? The head teacher would stand on the stage moaning and groaning about this and that before ordering us to sing a hymn. Were you a hippie? I remember coming across a load of hippies in the woods... happy days! Please, join me for a chat.By Ray’s Rants UK
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We Visit the British Museum! - TAS 300
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From the Rosetta Stone to the Elgin Marbles, we tried to see as much as we could during out visit to the British Museum. We talk about how to get in, how to avoid school children, and what some of our favorite things were that we saw. Contact Chris Webster [email protected] Rachel Roden [email protected] RachelUnraveled …
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We Visit the British Museum! - Ep 300
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From the Rosetta Stone to the Elgin Marbles, we tried to see as much as we could during out visit to the British Museum. We talk about how to get in, how to avoid school children, and what some of our favorite things were that we saw. Contact Chris Webster [email protected] Rachel Roden [email protected] RachelUnraveled …
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Review: Alex Garland's film Warfare, Audition by Katie Kitamura, Shanghai Dolls by Amy Ng on stage
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Alex Garland's latest film Warfare, which is co-directed by US military veteran Ray Mendoza turns back the clock back nearly twenty years to reconstruct a real-life surveillance mission in Iraq. Film critic Tim Robey and journalist Zing Tsjeng give their verdict on the analysis of the theatre of war, which unfolds in real time. They've also been to…
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Episode 72: Can art really cut through the turmoil?
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In a special episode of Culture Bites, Enas Refaei and Farah Andrews host the show from Art Dubai, the city's annual art fair that is taking place this week. They share some of their recommendations for what not to miss at the event this year – including regional, international and digital art. The hosts speak to Mirjam Varadinis, the curator of th…
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Photographer Susan Meiselas, The Impact of Trump's Tariffs on Musical Instrument Manufacturers, Author Ewan Morrison.
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American documentary photographer and President of the Magnum Foundation Susan Meiselas speaks about her fifty-year career, as she receives the Outstanding Contribution to Photography award at the Sony World Photography Awards 2025, and as her work goes on display at Somerset House in London. We hear how President Trump's economic tariffs are affec…
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How to whistle-blow, protect your online activity and increase your Netflix Library! - CRMArch 309
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With changes happening in CRM that might necessitated more whistle-blowing in the future we take a look at the tools and processes needed to successfully whistle-blow. With the nice side affect of learning how to increase how many shows you can watch on streaming services. Links Onion share Tor Browser Tails OS Signal VPN Temp Mail Trump Appointees…
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[00:30] Democrats’ Last Stand (30 minutes) Democrats are bent on defending an MS-13 gangbanger who was deported to El Salvador. The left’s plan to use the federal court system to thwart President Donald Trump’s deportations of illegal immigrant criminals will backfire. [30:40] Harvard Plays the Martyr (6 minutes) President Trump is freezing woke Ha…
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In our April installment of the girls' diaries and letters series, our Education Advisor Hillary Hanel, discusses college life via girls diaries from the early 1920s and 1940s. Mildred Valeda Daum, 1920-4 Margetta Hirsch Doyle Diary, 1943
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Did you have a paper round when you were young? It was a popular way of earning money back in the old days. I had to get to the paper shop at 6 in the morning... strewth! That was early! Happy days!By Ray’s Rants UK
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About Antiques: Could your IKEA furniture be worth MILLIONS?
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☀️Come and see us at Pub in the Park on 18th May (Marlow) or 1st June (London)! Get your tickets here ☀️ Finally, a legit episode where Joe could have brought his Gavel... and he forgot it. Never mind, because our guest today is Irita Marriott, who is an auctioneer and former antiques dealer! She has seen many a bidding war in her time, and is here…
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Cut off from the outside world and with food and other essentials dwindling, it's estimated that upwards of one million people died. Yet throughout this ordeal, a group of indomitable scientists risked their lives to protect the world's first seed bank. Danny Bird speaks to writer Simon Parkin about the Plant Institute's pioneering work and the ast…
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Ryan Coogler on Sinners, The Women's Orchestra of Auschwitz, Book Bans in the US
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US director Ryan Coogler on his supernatural horror film, Sinners. Anne Sebba discusses her new book, The Women's Orchestra of Auschwitz, about the orchestra formed in 1943 among the female prisoners at the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. And as a new report looking at so-called book banning in the United States is published, we talked to au…
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[00:30] Trump Administration Supports JCPOA 2.0 (51 minutes) The Trump administration’s proposed deal with Iran is eerily similar to Barack Obama’s Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, which allowed Iran to quietly pursue its nuclear goals. President Donald Trump and his team are big on dialogue, but dialogue will not solve the Iranian nuclear threa…
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Michael Idov on Spy Fiction, OSINT, and Writing The Collaborators
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Michael Idov, author of The Collaborators, joins Spybrary to discuss the spy novel everyone in our community is raving about. In this in-depth conversation, Michael shares how his Soviet upbringing, real-world intelligence events like the Ryanair Belarus 'hijacking' incident and Moscow taxi hacker chaos, and his love for British espionage fiction s…
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This week the crew discuss Dave the Diver, American truck Sim, TDU SC, New Star GP, Minecraft, Blue Prince, Call of the Wild: The Angler, Arizona Sunshine Remake, Operencia, Venus vacation prism dead or alive xtreme, Hitman VR, The Precinct, Civ 7 VR, and more... News discussed this week includes Marathon Bungie reveal, Switch 2 tariffs, PS+ price …
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*NEW!* Primary Source XXXVIII: An Excerpt from Luigi Palma Di Cesnola
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Luigi Palma Di Cesnola is a controversial figure in Cypriot history. Born in Turin in 1832, he served in the First Italian War of Independence and later in the Crimean War. In 1858, he left Italy for the United States where his service in U.S. Civil War earned him distinction. He was later appointed as a consul in Larnaca where he engaged in wide-s…
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From the archive: The great betrayal: how the Hillsborough families were failed by the justice system
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We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2021: After 32 years of establishment lies, media smears, inquests, trials and retrials, the families of the Hillsborough dead have yet to see anyone held accountable By David Conn. Read by Gavin …
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From Snow White to Sleeping Beauty, the Brothers Grimm are best known for collecting and curating fairy tales. But, as Ann Schmiesing reveals, recording these stories for posterity was only one of their ambitious projects. Speaking to Ellie Cawthorne, she charts the lives of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, exploring their extremely close relationship, lov…
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Join our host Lorenda and Dr. Will Atlas, Salmon Watershed Scientist, for a conversation about SalmonVision. In partnership with Indigenous communities, SalmonVision harnesses the power of AI for salmon monitoring and conservation. Explore rivers, waterways, and an ethical side of AI. Resources: SalmonVision Wild Salmon Center Pacific Salmon Founda…
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Muriel's Wedding the Musical, Dr Who, Anthony Horowitz on Marble Hall Murders
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Director and Screenwriter PJ Hogan, creator of the 1994 comedy Muriel's wedding, speaks to Samira Ahmed about the new musical adaptation of his film. With lead actors leaving, and ratings down, there are questions about the future of Doctor Who. Author John Higgs, and entertainment writer Caroline Frost, talk about the past, present and future of t…
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[00:30] The Fruits of the ‘Get’ Way (27 minutes) Today’s headlines provide dozens of examples of the problems that arise when nations are focused only on getting for themselves. This spirit of competition will not bring world peace. [27:30] Jesus Christ—the Bread of Life (23 minutes) Passover and the Days of Unleavened Bread picture breaking away f…
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Sutton Hoo's Secrets, Obsidian Trails, and Giza's Underground? - TAS 301
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This week: Could a new find solve the mystery of the Sutton Hoo helmet? We explore the surprising journeys of ancient obsidian tools across Canada. Plus, a mind-blowing claim: a huge underground city beneath the Giza pyramids? Join us for the latest digs and discoveries from around the world! Links Segment 1 Mysterious origin of iconic Sutton Hoo h…
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Sutton Hoo's Secrets, Obsidian Trails, and Giza's Underground? - Ep 301
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This week: Could a new find solve the mystery of the Sutton Hoo helmet? We explore the surprising journeys of ancient obsidian tools across Canada. Plus, a mind-blowing claim: a huge underground city beneath the Giza pyramids? Join us for the latest digs and discoveries from around the world! Links Segment 1 Mysterious origin of iconic Sutton Hoo h…
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931. Overcoming Fears 😰 with Zdenek
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This episode features a conversation with Zdenek about fears and anxieties experienced in everyday life. We explore common fears such as driving, flying, culture shock, language learning and public speaking, plus vocabulary we use to talk about the subject. Listen for stories of Luke's fear of Paris cafes, airport anxiety, Luke's dramatic scooter r…
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She spent her life in northern France doing exhausting, back-breaking work – and yet she turned her anger against people who had done no wrongs to her. But as much as I couldn’t stand her rants, I was forced to accept her as she was By Didier Eribon. Read by Mark Noble. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod…
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When US forces entered Vietnam, the nation's leaders believed they could contain communism and secure victory. Instead, they found themselves trapped in a war that drained resources, divided the country, and ultimately ended in failure. Geoffrey Wawro explains to Elinor Evans how flawed strategies doomed the US campaign from the start, and why Nixo…
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The Teutonic Order: everything you wanted to know
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Emerging from crusading endeavours in the Holy Land, the Teutonic Order was one of great military orders established in the 12th century. Its influence spread far and wide, and its members negotiated with popes and emperors. Speaking to Emily Briffett, Aleks Pluskowski explores how a humble field hospital went on to establish itself as one of the m…
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Is Colossal Biosciences lying to you about direwolves? - Ethno 014
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In this episode, David talks about the recent news about the direwolves that were “brought back from extinction.” However, as he explains, no direwolves were brought back from extinction, and it seems the company is intentionally lying to the public for one reason or the other. David talks biology, speciation taxonomy, and why it seems the public i…
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#2533: Trump Gives Israel the Obama Treatment
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[00:30] Peace With Iran? (18 minutes) The United States has begun direct negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program. News of the talks came as a surprise to America’s greatest ally in the Middle East—Israel. Another round of nuclear negotiations with Iran is a nightmare for Israel. This is the latest example of the Trump administration betrayi…
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In this episode George talks to adhd specialist and psychotherapist Kathy Charlton about the legendary ‘father of history’ Herodotus and the many neurodivergent traits they displayed. Could Herodotus, the historian who delved deep into the cultures they wrote about have been driven by neurodivergent traits such as impulsivity and hyperfocus? Was hi…
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The reluctant collaborator: surviving Syria’s brutal civil war – and its aftermath
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At 18, Mustafa was told his only way out of prison was to join the regime forces. After 14 years, his past as one of Assad’s fighters could get him killed By Ghaith Abdul-Ahad. Read by Mo Ayoub. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian
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Brighton Q&A Special: What farm animal best describes Joe?
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What happens when the plan goes out of the window at a live show? You improvise. Luckily, the audience in Brighton were phenomenal, so when our guest was unable to make the second half, we were armed with a series of spectacular and ludicrous questions for Joe and Tom to delve into, such as 'what would Joe rather give up, sex or Padel?'. Good job J…
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Amid the horrors of Auschwitz, a group of female musicians were forced to play for their lives. Author Anne Sebba joins Lauren Good to discuss this women's orchestra, exploring how music was used as an instrument of control, how the players fought for their own survival, and what their fates were after liberation. (Ad) Anne Sebba is the author of T…
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Review: Juliette Binoche and Ralph Fiennes in The Return, On the Calculation of Volume by Solvej Balle, Holy Cow film
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Classics professor Edith Hall and writer Lawrence Norfolk join Tom to review The Return, a retelling of the end of Homer’s Odyssey, where the hero Odysseus returns to his kingdom decades after the battle of Troy to find his wife Queen Penelope fending off suitors out to take his throne. The film stars Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche talk to Tom …
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#2532: Undoing Decades of Corruption Won’t Come Easy
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[00:30] Overselling the Pause (40 minutes) President Trump announced a 90-day pause on tariffs yesterday on all nations except China. Trump officials and media pundits said the pause was all part of a grand strategy. One adviser said we’re “watching the greatest economic master strategy from an American president in history.” Is this really by desi…
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Episode 71: Taking the art out of artificial: Has AI gone too far?
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This week on Culture Bites, Enas Refaei and Farah Andrews discuss the ethical consideration of using artificial intelligence to create art. Their conversation is inspired by the recent viral trend of promoting AI generators like ChatGPT to convert personal photos into Studio Ghibli-style images. The founder of the famous Japanese animation house, H…
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Tracy Chapman, the Arthur Miller moment in UK theatres, Rock Royalty
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Singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman talks about the re-release of her eponymous debut album after 35 years, about how those songs of oppression and aspiration, written so long ago, speak to us today, and about going from almost unknown to world famous in one performance. We ask two directors of productions of The Crucible (by Scottish Ballet, and at Sh…
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[00:30] Trade War Escalation Continues (52 minutes) President Donald Trump is taking the Chinese dragon head on, something no recent U.S. leader has been willing to do. Past presidential administrations have built a U.S. economy completely dependent on foreign goods and supply chains. Now China is cutting off shipments of critical rare earth minera…
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The Moana Surfrider: Haunted? - Pseudo 160
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The Moana Surfrider is easily the most haunted hotel in Waikiki. What makes it so haunt-tastic? As we explore this great hotel from 1901, feel free to listen in as I grovel for forgiveness for the crappy sound quality of episode 159. Contact Kinkella Teaches Archaeology (Youtube) Blog: Kinkella Teaches Archaeology ArchPodNet APN Website: https://ww…
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Bring back the old days! I hear people say, almost daily. People used to laugh at me when I said I wanted to go back to the 1950s. Now, they're saying it!By Ray’s Rants UK
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