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Historian Dan Snow investigates the 'how' and 'why' of history's defining moments. From the Colosseum of Ancient Rome and the battlefields of Waterloo to the tomb of Tutankhamun, Dan journeys across the globe to share the greatest stories from the past that help us understand the present. New episodes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. You can get in touch with us at ds.hh@historyhit.com A podcast by History Hit, the world's best history channel and creators of award-winning podcasts The An ...
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From long-lost Viking ships to kings buried in unexpected places; from murders and power politics, to myths, religion, the lives of ordinary people: Gone Medieval is History Hit’s podcast dedicated to the middle ages, in Europe and far beyond.
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A podcast for all ancient history fans! The Ancients is dedicated to discussing our distant past. Featuring interviews with historians and archaeologists, each episode covers a specific theme from antiquity. From Neolithic Britain to the Fall of Rome. Hosted by Tristan Hughes.
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This is After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds and the Paranormal. The podcast that takes you to the shadiest corners of the past, unpicking history’s spookiest, strangest, and most sinister stories. Join historians Anthony Delaney and Maddy Pelling, every Monday and Thursday to take a look at the darker side of history. From haunted pubs and Houdini, to witch trials and weird UFO sightings. After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds and the Paranormal - a podcast by History Hit, the world's best history channel and ...
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Professor Suzannah Lipscomb talks about everything from the Aztecs to witches, Velázquez to Shakespeare, Mughal India to the Mayflower. Not, in other words, just the Tudors, but most definitely also the Tudors. Each episode Suzannah is joined by historians and experts to reveal incredible stories about one of the most fascinating periods in history.
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Why did kings and queens have spectators on their wedding night? Who had the very first boob job? And did our ancestors have their unmentionables pierced? Join historian, Kate Lister, Betwixt the Sheets as she unashamedly roots around the topics which seem to have been skipped in history class. Everything from landmark LGBTQ+ court cases, to political scandal, to downright bizarre medieval cures for impotence. The etymology of swear words, gender bias in medicine, and satanic panic and cults ...
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Join Don Wildman twice a week for your hit of American history, as he explores the past to help us understand the United States of today. We’ll hear how codebreakers uncovered secret Japanese plans for the Battle of Midway, visit Chief Powhatan as he prepares for war with the British, see Walt Disney accuse his former colleagues of being communists, and uncover the dark history that lies beneath Central Park. From pre-colonial America to independence, slavery to civil rights, the gold rush t ...
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Behind every successful business is a story. It starts with a vision and a leap of faith. Along the way, leaders make bold decisions, ride booms and busts, and sometimes, they reach new heights. From Wondery, the makers of the hit series Business Wars, and Lindsay Graham, the host of American History Tellers and American Scandal, comes a weekly podcast that brings you the true stories of the brilliant but all-too-human businesspeople who risked it all. From Walt Disney’s creation of a theme ...
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What makes a song a smash? Talent? Luck? Timing? All that—and more. Chris Molanphy, pop-chart analyst and author of Slate’s “Why Is This Song No. 1?” series, tells tales from a half-century of chart history. Through storytelling, trivia and song snippets, Chris dissects how that song you love—or hate—dominated the airwaves, made its way to the top of the charts and shaped your memories forever. Want more Hit Parade? Join Slate Plus to unlock monthly early-access episodes. Plus, you’ll get ad ...
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Dive into the real-life history that inspires the locations, characters, and storylines of the legendary world of Assassin’s Creed. ‘Echoes of History’, a Ubisoft podcast brought to you by History Hit, is the place where listeners can explore the narrow side streets of Medici-ruled Florence, cross sand dunes in the shadow of ancient pyramids, climb the rigging of 18th century brigs sailing across the Caribbean and meet the most powerful warlords in Feudal Japan, all before stepping ‘into the ...
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Learning your history makes you - and your people - stronger. As Black people, we know we’re left out of the history books. That the media images are skewed. That we need access to experts, information and ideas so we can advance our people. Black History Year connects you to the history, thinkers, and activists that are left out of the mainstream conversations. You may not agree with everything you hear, but we’re always working toward one goal: uniting for the best interest of Black people ...
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To many, Russia, and the wider Eurasia, is a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma. But it doesn’t have to be. The Eurasian Knot dispels the stereotypes and myths about the region with lively and informative interviews on Eurasia’s complex past, present, and future. New episodes drop weekly with an eclectic mix of topics from punk rock to Putin, and everything in-between. Subscribe on your favorite podcasts app, grab your headphones, hit play, and tune in. Eurasia will never appear ...
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Welcome to The Overlap's historical football podcast, It Was What It Was. Each week Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper will be talking about the key episodes in football history that have shaped the footballing world today. The show will be discussing the best stories from football's past, giving insights to the personalities involved. providing details from behind the scenes and offering vital historical context. If you enjoy the podcast please hit subscribe to never miss an episode. Hosted on ...
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A podcast about the films of the 1990s, their politics, and how the inform today's film landscape. Exploring the output of a seemingly bottomless decade. America's first and only movie podcast.
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If you love history, this is the podcast for you! Stories of forgotten history, presented by Josh Geiger with Lance Geiger, The History Guy, from the hit YouTube channel The History Guy: History Deserves to be Remembered. Visit the channel here: www.youtube.com/TheHistoryGuyChannel We believe that history does not have to be boring. At its heart, history is storytelling, and we believe that it should be told with passion and genuine love for the material. History might be tragic, it might be ...
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A weekly baseball podcast discussing games, news and history of the sport.
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The world's greatest, most thought-provoking, mentally stimulating podcast in the history of mankind... hosted by a bunch of idiots.
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Midsomer Murders Mayhem delves into the history of the hit television show whilst discussing the eternal question of how such a quaint county in England can be host to so many murders and such a staggering death toll. Hosted by Nicki Chapman with insights from the cast, each episode of the podcast focuses on a single episode of the television series. Special guest Scottish comedian Ashley Storrie (Dinosaur) features alongside Nicki Chapman as a regular guest and host of the superfan quiz, wh ...
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Each season of Unobscured digs deep into one of history's darkest and most misunderstood moments, and sheds light on the true story beneath the myth. Explore the Salem witch trials (S1), the Spiritualist Movement (S2), Jack the Ripper (S3), and Grigori Rasputin (S4) through the narrative storytelling of Aaron Mahnke, along with prominent historian interviews.
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This brand new pop culture history podcast is nothing like anything you've heard before, and it's everything you need to understand the modern world. Katie Puckrik and Tom Fordyce, an American pop culture buff and a British music lover, have taken the smash-hit song by Billy Joel and turned it into a podcast. Billy lists 120 people, places, and things in 'We Didn't Start The Fire', and Katie and Tom will do an episode on every single one to create the most fascinating, random and original hi ...
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The Gangland History Podcast, hosted by history buff and mob aficionado, Jacob Stoops. He tells the true crime biographies of real life mobsters and dives deep into the plots, sub-plots, and real facts behind Cosa Nostra as well as popular mob films and television shows. Formerly called The Members-Only Podcast.
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Just Hit Play is a podcast designed to take you on an intergenerational sonic journey away from your siloed and stagnant streamed music feed. Peter Cabral and his nephew, Nick Cabral, share their favourite tunes, introducing each other to new music.Peter is a 50-something Canadian professional photographer living in Australia. Nick is a 20-something Canadian studying medicine. Both share a love for music and often exchange songs for one another to listen to, and thus a podcast was born.
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An Oral History of the Emergent Church Movement hosted by Tripp Fuller and Tony Jones
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TnT's Hit Songs From Mars seeks to unravel the stories behind some of pop's most unlikely hits. From simple curiosities to songs that changed the world, we examine the sociopolitical and cultural factors that contributed to the success of these surprising outliers, and the impact these songs had on society.
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Welcome to Hidden Heritage – the podcast that brings you inside Great Britain’s favourite destinations with help from custodians, historians, artisans and experts. From the same team that brought you the No.1 History podcast Duchess, Hidden Heritage uncovers the fascinating stories behind the UK brightest hidden gems. With the help from the biggest voices within British heritage, Hidden Heritage will explore some of the key challenges facing national heritage today and how they can be addres ...
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From famous founders to capitalist cooks, from sex scandals to the dirtiest blues song, AMERICAN FILTH dives into the filthier side of American history: uncovering people who society has largely excluded from the history books because they were too unconventional, provocative, seedy, dirty, trashy…. Or just plain filthy. And sure, some of these folks made great contributions to history. But that’s not the part of their lives AMERICAN FILTH is interested in. This podcast is here for the drama ...
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What happens to all that stuff on America’s favorite antiques show once the cameras leave town? DETOURS reveals the stories, secrets, and surprises of TV treasures which go beyond the screen. Join host Adam Monahan, a longtime producer with GBH’s Antiques Roadshow on a journey of discovery from behind the scenes of the hit PBS series. Each episode tells the deeper story of one object, amazing and amusing listeners along the way. From GBH and PRX.
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Weaving a Tapestry of World History from 1AD to HD
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A feed with the best history coverage from Slate’s wide range of podcasts. From narrative shows like Slow Burn, One Year, and Decoder Ring, to timely analysis from ICYMI and What Next, you’ll get the fascinating stories and vital context you need to understand where we came from and where we're going.
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Throughout its reign, the British Empire stole a lot of stuff. Today the Empire's loot sits in museums, galleries, private collections and burial sites with polite plaques. But its history is often messier than the plaques suggest. In each episode of this global smash hit podcast, Walkley award-winning journalist, author and genetic potluck, Marc Fennell, takes you on the wild, evocative, sometimes funny, often tragic adventure of how these stolen treasures got to where they live today. Thes ...
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From the creator of the hit podcast Lore comes a new, bite-sized storytelling experience. Each twice-weekly episode features two short tales that take listeners on a guided tour of the unbelievable, the unsettling, and the bizarre. Pre-order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading this November!
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Join Don Wildman as he embarks on an epic quest to solve history’s greatest mysteries. From historical institutions to unexplored archives, Don unearths extraordinary relics and sinister artifacts. Featuring direct audio from the hit Travel Channel show, uncover the secrets behind these incredible objects and learn about the history of civilization, war, technology, and everything in between. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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this podcast is going to be all about 60's music. the goal with this podcast is to educate a younger generation on one of the greatest decades of music of all time, and to prove to people that Millennials can love 60's music as well and it's not just for Baby boomers. Each week I"m going to review one song by one artist from the 60's and split the podcast into two halfs. first half is going to be my perspective and my opinion on the song and why I think it's so good or why I don't think it's ...
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Quantum Week is a pop culture nostalgia show, where we leap into a random week of a random year and talk about its hit movie and song.
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We compare hit original songs to the many covers they inspired to find the best, worst, and weirdest versions of a song! Learn the history of famous songs, discover the meaning behind the lyrics, and find out what it takes to make a cover that outshines the original.
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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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Welcome to the "Gangster Chronicles", where Gangster Rap lives. Gangster Chronicles takes you on an unforgettable journey through the heart of hip-hop. with host, Bigg Steele, alongside the legendary MC Eiht, together, we're diving deep into the visceral world of Gangsta Rap. On this podcast, we unravel the intricate tapestry of one of music's most influential and misunderstood sub-genres, exploring the formative artists, monumental albums, and socio-political factors that have shaped Gangst ...
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On The Dead Files, physical medium Amy Allan and retired homicide detective Steve DiSchiavi solve unexplained paranormal phenomena in haunted locations across America. As Amy Each investigator's findings remain hidden from the other, and from the property's occupants, until the shocking results are revealed in a riveting conclusion. With direct audio from the hit Travel Channel TV show, The Dead Files is your paranormal investigation podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i ...
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List Hai Toh Hit Hai is a theme-based podcast that showcases some of the best listicle based exclusive stories from the world of movies and shows. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho. This is an OTTplay production, brought to you by HT Smartcast.
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Join Eric Buscher and Eileen Becker as they discuss the hit television show Midsomer Murders! Each month, we rewatch an episode and dissect all the murders, the suspects, the detectives, and the weirdness. If you love Midsomer, grab a bottle of (unpoisoned) wine and a cheese wheel and sit back and enjoy!
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The Country Heat Weekly podcast, hosted by Kelly Sutton and Amber Anderson, brings Amazon Music's Country Heat playlist to life. Every week Kelly and Amber deliver the vibrant world of country from Nashville to Austin and beyond – entertaining listeners with today's top tracks, sharing country music news, sitting down with beloved artists, celebrating country music history, and highlighting future stars.
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A fact based comedy podcast. Each week Melbourne comedians Matt Stewart, Jess Perkins and Dave Warneke take it in turns to research a topic and report back to the class. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A podcast where two non-believers read through the Bible but try not to be jerks about it. Join comics writers Benito Cereno and Chris Sims as they journey through the Good Book from Acts to Zephaniah, with stops in the Apocrypha along the way.
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650 AM WSM made its mark on country music history on October 5, 1925. It was on that day that the station hit the airwaves, and continues to broadcast the best in classic country music to this day. 650 AM WSM has been the radio home for the Grand Ole Opry for over 82 years. You'll find some of their most popular programming available as podcasts. Includes interviews with country music stars and more. © WSM Radio
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Thots & Prayers
Thots & Prayers the podcast where Q and A try to figure out why everything is fake and gay.
The first podcast in world history to be hosted by one gay and one straight. Half c*nsp*r*cy theories, half celebrity gossip, this show has something for everyone. thotsprayers.substack.com
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The founders of WeWork thought they were on the brink of making history. The company was valued at $47 billion dollars, ready for a huge IPO, and its charismatic CEO Adam Neumann believed he was going to change the world. Adam and his wife Rebekah had a prophet-like vision—but did it ever match the company's reality? Now the inspiration for a new AppleTV+ series starring Jared Leto and Anne Hathaway, WeCrashed: The Director’s Cut is a complete refresh of our original six-part series. Hosted ...
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Al Murray, host of WWII podcast We Have Ways of Making You Talk joins Dan to tell the story of the most catastrophic 24-hours the British military faced in the Second World War. Known as ‘Black Tuesday’ the battle of Arnhem was a daring but doomed attempt to secure a vital bridgehead across the Rhine in order to end the war before Christmas 1944. A…
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When was the first bank robbery? What does it take to be successful in organized crime? Is it possible to be non-violent? And how might you avoid getting caught? The story of Ma Mandelbaum, the mother of New York's criminal underworld, has the answer to these questions and more. Don is joined by Margalit Fox, former senior writer at the New York Ti…
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What’s 1984 Got to Do with It Edition Part 1
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A decade ago, Rolling Stone magazine called 1984 “Pop’s Greatest Year.” A bold statement…but a lot of critics agree. A confluence of factors—the comeback of dance music, the peak of MTV, the Second British Invasion and the emergence of metal and hip-hop—made the radio a great place to be. It was a year of fearless genre crossover…cinematic hits…vet…
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Hit Parade: What’s 1984 Got to Do with It Edition Part 1
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A decade ago, Rolling Stone magazine called 1984 “Pop’s Greatest Year.” A bold statement…but a lot of critics agree. A confluence of factors—the comeback of dance music, the peak of MTV, the Second British Invasion and the emergence of metal and hip-hop—made the radio a great place to be. It was a year of fearless genre crossover…cinematic hits…vet…
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67 million years ago the most famous meat-eating dinosaur prowled the earth - the Tyrannosaurus Rex. At it's full size, this prehistoric apex predator was taller than a double decker bus and weighed more than seven tonnes, whilst it's teeth were the size of bananas. But how much do we actually know about this so called 'King of the Dinosaurs'? In t…
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hey guys! so, as promised, I am back with another free episode for this podcast. now as some of you may notice with this particular episode, my voice is rather deeper than it normally is, that's because this week, I unfortunately caught a cold but thankfully, I am on the tail end of it, which is great because I have a show on Tuesday. it's just for…
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Movie: 3:10 To Yuma / Song: Stronger / The Week of September 2-8, 2007
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Quantum Week is a nostalgia music and movie show, where we leap into a random week of a random year and talk about its hit movie and song. On this episode of Quantum Week Briggs and Matt leap into September, 22007 and talk about 3:10 to Yuma, and Stronger by Kanye West. Follow us on: Twitter: YouTube:…
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Culinary historian Micheal Twitty says: “Our food was never just food. It was medicine and a gateway to good fortune, and a mystical lubricant between the living and the dead.” Our cuisine has always been worthy of praise. _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company. PushBlack e…
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Were the Vikings the original trendsetters? Even when they were raiding the poor monks in Lindsfarne in 793, they were passing on hairstyles that annoyed some of the local elders. Why did they file their teeth? How often did they bathe? And what influence did their gods have on all of this? Joining Kate today to explore the beauty standards of the …
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The stories often told and retold of the early medieval period are those of great kings, battles and daring deeds. But ordinary people can often be harder to get at. Matt Lewis is joined by Dr. Eleanor Barraclough to discuss how the once-lost little bits and pieces that survive - love letters carved into wood, combs and pots mainly from medieval ru…
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Things People Did, with Tom Davis: Scaffolding, acting with Paddington bear and eating Timothée Chalamet's breakfast
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Come and see us live at The Clapham Grand on October 1st, with special guests Marcus Brigstocke and Catherine Bohart! Tickets only £15: https://claphamgrand.com/whats-on/?listing-type=joe-marler Our guest this week is a HUGE comedian (literally, he's 6ft 7)... it's Tom Davis! He's talks about all his previous jobs, including being a scaffolder, sel…
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Weaponizing The RICO ACT Against The Black & Wealthy
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In light of the Puff Daddy Saga, Eiht & Steele ask what did Puffy do illegally? Yeah, some of it's funny, then again its not because they keep using the RICO act to throw us in the slammer, who's next? Check this out and tap N with us. It's getting hard out here for a brotha, so be careful and watch ur step. Geah! See omnystudio.com/listener for pr…
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He Proved That You Can Fight Injustice At Any Age
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For decades, he watched this country evolve and shift - and in many ways treat Black people the same. But how he went hard for our people even at 91 years old will inspire you to never stop fighting for our rights. _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company. PushBlack exists to…
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Medicine used to be a lot more curious, as these two tales will show you. Pre-order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading this November! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild
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Concorde: Sonic Boom and Bust | The Supersonic Race | 2
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The supersonic race heats up in the 1960s. As Britain and France scramble to solidify their design for Concorde, the United States of America and the Soviet Union are close on their heels. Listen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlo…
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Luke Bryan, Kelsea Ballerini & Nate Smith Hit the Road!
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Fall means Luke Bryan's Farm Tour is underway and we've got the funny origin story behind the concept - straight from Luke himself! Kelly and Amber deliver the latest country music news and perspective from a NEW studio, and reveal their plans to see Kelsea Ballerini's sold out show at Madison Square Garden. Plus get the perfect fall bonfire playli…
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Spinning Statue, The Unwanted Elephant, Pirates of the Mediterranean
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Don Wildman investigates a statue which seemed to have taken a life of its own, a strange skull from a beast that once was the star of the big top and a small carving of an infamous dictator. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Handcrafted British Heritage: Emma Bridgewater's Timeless Pottery
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Welcome to Hidden Heritage! Emma Bridgewater, CBE, a renowned designer, businesswoman, and accomplished potter, joins Lady Violet Manners in this episode. Emma entered the pottery business in 1985 and has since become one of the foremost designers of British homeware and one of the UK's most recognisable entrepreneurs.Join us as we explore: Emma's …
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Four years into Britain's experiment as a republic, Oliver Cromwell staged a coup, violently dissolving parliament. His “Bare Bones Parliament” would not last either and, in December 1653, a new kind of limited monarchy was proposed with Cromwell as “Lord Protector.” In this second of our series looking at the 1650s, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb is …
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Ned Kelly is a murdering, bank-robbing, Australian folk hero. What is the true history of this mythic figure? And how did an outlaw - or bushranger - rise up to become a symbol for a new nation? Anthony Delaney and Maddy Pelling are joined by Meg Foster, an award winning historian of banditry and author of Boundary Crossers: the hidden history of A…
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Of all the Egyptian Gods it is Ra, the God of the Sun, who is perhaps most well known in the popular imagination. He is said to have voyaged across the sky on his solar barge and then come nightfall descended into the underworld to battle all sorts of monstrous creatures. But Ra is a complicated character. He is often fused with other Egyptian gods…
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thotsprayers.substack.com The boys discuss the vibe off between Trump and Kamala. Touch on Israeli blowing up pagers. Then meander down how weird it is highly paid professionals called doctors spend their days looking up peoples butts.By Thots & Prayers
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Special Guest Reveals The Truth About Sean Combs-MUST HEAR
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In this special edition of the Gangster Chronicles Jacky Jasper, the former owner of blog, "Diary of A Hollywood Street King" reveals that Puffy was an industry plant that stepped outta line one to many times now he's being punished by the powers that be and much more, including the details of other participant's. I guess the "P" in P-Diddy Stands …
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Welcome to This Is Baseball. This week we're getting into everything that's happened this year. We'll go over what we expected and look into the surprises of the season.By Enjoy Media
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The sweet vs. savory grits debate is a longstanding discussion in our community. But is there a right way to enjoy comfort food? _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company. PushBlack exists to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack h…
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Artist Sarah Goodridge sent a miniature painting of her bosom to a no-good senator. Some people say they were just friends, but then why did she send him a tit pic??? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Slow Burn: The Rise of Fox News - Ep. 1: We Report. You Can Suck It.
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When the Fox News Channel launched in 1996, critics called it disorganized, incompetent, and laughably inept. But it wouldn’t be a joke for long. During the 2000 election, Fox News would captivate the nation – and just maybe change the fate of American democracy. Want more from Slow Burn? Join Slate Plus to unlock full access to all seasons, includ…
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Welcome to Midsomer #39 - Ring Out Your Dead
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Eileen and Eric get a grip on RING OUT YOUR DEAD, one of the truly classic episodes. Bell ringers in Midsomer Wellow are being brutally murdered. Is it a jealous lover? A vengeful old guy? A disgruntled poet? Or someone just totally nuts? Barnaby and Troy will have to risk their lives and their ears to solve this one. We discuss when obsession turn…
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This week we take it in turns to report on the history of a different One Hit Wonder. We cover Louie Louie by The Kingsman, The Safety Dance by Men Without Hats and Who Let The Dogs Out by Baha Men. Recorded live at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 04:37 (though as alw…
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About Embryologists: 600 babies and counting...
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Come and see us live at The Clapham Grand on October 1st, with special guests Marcus Brigstocke and Catherine Bohart! Tickets only £15: https://claphamgrand.com/whats-on/?listing-type=joe-marler This week's guest was forced to come on the show by her sister. But we're so glad she came! Olivia is an embryologist. Which means she helps people make ba…
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Operation Market Garden was an ambitious Allied airborne offensive to secure a quick victory in WWII. It failed disastrously. The plan was to capture key bridges in the Netherlands via a frank plan to outflank German defences and bring an early end to the conflict. But the Allies hadn’t anticipated the extent of German resistance. Dan is joined for…
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Coffee, Country & Cody: September 16, 2024 - Robert Earl Keen || Charlie reveals he’s never done THIS particular thing?!
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On this episode of Coffee, Country & Cody — we welcome Robert Earl Keen, and Charlie reveals he’s never done THIS particular thing! 0:00 - Welcome / What’s Coming Up 2:42 - Entertainment with Kelly Sutton 10:13 - Interview with Robert Earl Keen Nothing gets a morning started better than “Coffee, Country and Cody.” The show’s namesake is Country Mus…
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Environmental Racism- A Hidden Threat with Dr. Dorceta Taylor (April 2021)
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The lasting impacts of toxic waste, pollution, climate change, and other harms continue to cause long-term health outcomes and take countless Black lives. In April 2021, with the guidance of environmental sociologist Dr. Dorceta Taylor, Jay digs into the connection between racism, economic inequality, the environment, and the actions we can take to…
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Whether on land or sea, there are always curious tales hidden in the corners of history. Pre-order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading this November! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild
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I just don't think we should be keeping chords secret from one another. Covers by: John Cale, Jeff Buckley, Michael McDonald, Axel Rudi Pell, Jennifer Hudson & Tori Kelly Tidal playlist hereBy Jake Cressy
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Heroic Villains: Aston Villa's European Miracle
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Welcome to the latest episode of The Overlap’s football history podcast, It Was What It Was. As Aston Villa return to Champions League football this week, Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper take a deep dive into the club's most iconic moment: their 1982 European Cup triumph. It Was What It Was revisits this historic victory, made even more remarkable b…
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Cruising & Cottaging: Sex in Public Places
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With privacy being a modern luxury, where did people in the past go to meet and hook up? Public toilets were (and can still be) a popular option. But what were secret signals? And what were the risks? Especially if, like many of the people who did it, you were part of the gay community. Joining Kate today is Dr. Jeff Meek, lecturer in economic and …
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Vikings have long been depicted as that stereotype of the hairy, nameless warrior, leaping ashore from his longboat, ready to terrorise a hapless local population in a northern European country. But there were also seers, artisans, travellers, and writers, too whose stories can now be pieced together through the traces that they left behind. Dr. El…
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CHARLES DE GAULLE: Interview with Pierre Azou on The French History Podcast
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Please enjoy this bonus episode from The French History Podcast! Is it better to be a hero or great? What is the difference? What makes someone a hero or great in France? Pierre talks all about that and how to get into the Panthéon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Crowd Network
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He Froze Racism In Its Tracks With This Invention
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Our people were fighting for freedom – and this brilliant inventor had an epiphany. To succeed against white terrorism, we would need to be committed to one thing: problem-solving. And he gave us a perfect example. _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company. PushBlack exists to…
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How The World Sees The US: The Art of Diplomacy
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How did Egypt and Israel come to an agreement at Camp David in 1979? How did the USSR come to allow the operation of NATO troops in East Germany? Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat has played a leading role in the United States' diplomatic negotiations whilst serving in six Presidential administrations. In a troubled world, which needs diplomacy more than…
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Steve and Amy investigate a dangerous poltergeist terrorizing a family in Magna, Utah. Steve digs into the town's mining history, while Amy encounters a dangerous manifestation formed by multiple people living inside the home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Lexington & Concord: History's Unlikeliest Battlefields
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The shot heard ‘round the world; the start of the American Revolution. An event that would have profound consequences for world history, especially western democracy. Who’d have thought that something of such magnitude would begin in a small settlement with as many cows as people living in it? Don Wildman hops across the Atlantic from American Hist…
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Who was Jack the Ripper? The Prince (Suspect 1)
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Part 1/4. By investigating the men accused of being Jack the Ripper, we uncover dark truths about Victorian society - and our own. Why were these men, most of them almost certainly innocent, singled out as monsters? Today Anthony Delaney tells Maddy Pelling about how Prince Albert Victor, grandson to Queen Victoria, became suspected of being Jack t…
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The 1650s were the only years in history when Britain was a republic. Charles I had been executed, the monarchy was abolished and the House of Lords dismissed. But what came next? How could stability be restored when people disagreed over what they had been fighting for in the first place? In the first of two fascinating episodes, Professor Suzanna…
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Jesse Owens' victories at the 1936 Berlin Olympics made him an international sports hero, and a symbol of the civil rights movement. His friendship with the German long jumper Carl 'Luz' Long also stood as an outward act of defiance against Adolf Hitler, and fuelled condemnation of the racial ideology of the Third Reich. However, his life away from…
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In the early 5th century AD, after almost four centuries of iron-fisted Roman rule, the empire in Britain was beginning to fade. Franks, Saxons and Roman usurpers were running rampant. Britannia was on its last legs and in 410 AD, the Britons were told to ‘look to their own defences’. However the story of the fall of Roman Britain is far more compl…
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