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Season One of ‘The Presidents & Prime Ministers brought to life all 55 of Britain's Prime Ministers through interviews with the authors of all 55 essays in Iain Dale’s book The Prime Ministers: Three Hundred Years of History. From the obscure 18th-century figures like the Earl of Shelburne and Henry Pelham to 20th-century titans like Churchill and Thatcher, these podcasts provide a much-needed reminder about their motivations, failures and achievements. Season Two, gives the same treatment t ...
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The podcast that does what it says on the tin: a narrative history of the German people that starts in the year 919 AD and hopes to get all the way to 1991. Episodes are 25-35 min long and drop on Thursday mornings. As Gregory of Tours (539-594) said: "A great many things keep happening, some good, some bad". HotGPod is now entering its 8th season. So far we have covered: Ottonian Emperors (# 1- 21) - Henry the Fowler (#1) - Otto I (#2-8) - Otto II (#9-11) - Otto II (#11-14) - Henry II (#15- ...
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A narrative history of the Salian Emperors and their epic struggle with the papacy in weekly 25-25 minute episodes. Note, this is season 2 of the History of the Germans Podcast republished as a separate podcast. The century of Salian rule from 1024 to 1125 is the crucial turning point not just for German, but for European history more generally. It is in this period that the Investiture Controversy pits Popes against Emperors. The dispute is nominally about the role secular powers play in th ...
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The life and accomplishments of England's sole title holder of "The Great." King Alfred defended England from Viking invasions and ushered in an era of learning and progress for the British Isles. Summary by Ryan Cherrick.
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My name is Darrick Taylor, and I am the founder and proprietor of Controversies in Church History, a podcast that takes an in depth look at difficult, even disturbing, issues in the history of the Catholic Church. My perspective is unique, in that I am a faithful Roman Catholic, yet trained as a secular historian. Designed for Catholics but accessible for anyone interested in history, it balances storytelling with an academic sensibility.
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We are a Song of Ice and Fire Podcast. We will be doing a chapter by chapter read through of the entire series (wish us luck). We started recording this podcast early April 2019 (two weeks before the 8th and final season of Game of Thrones. Because of that we also cover that season episode by episode as well. We are all die hard Song of Ice and Fire (Game of Thrones) fans and love discussing questions and theories. We are always looking for more theories to talk about so anything you've got ...
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The later Hohenstaufen, Henry VI, Philipp von Schwaben, Otto IV, Frederick II and Konradin cover some of the most famous events of the High Middle Ages. The capture of Richard the Lionheart, the conquest of Sicily, the battle of Bouvines, the Fifth Crusade, the court of Frederick II, Cortenuova and the epic final struggle between the pope and the emperor. This is a narrative history in weekly 25-30 minute episodes that had initially been published in the History of the Germans Podcast. This ...
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Getting serious about the silly stuff. Hayley Campbell & friends examine the biggest pop culture moments of the recent past.
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Germany has been a major player in the last 100 years for the world and is well known for its role in World War 2 and creating the world we know today. But how much do you know about the Germany before? Or about the Germany after? Did you know that the German tribes conquered most of Roman Europe and Africa? What about Prussia, the nation to unite Germany, was formerly abolished in 1947? This podcast will cover aspects of culture, politics, military, gender, and day to day life from when we ...
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Godcast of High Frequency Enlightenment with focus on the duality of Divinity and Metaphysical wisdom, mental health, self-love, self-improvement & self-mastery. Uplifting the Consciousness of the 85 & the 99 percent. Q. What’s Consciousness without Righteousness? A. Death, walking dead in the wicked wilderness of North AmeriKKKa. The Divine Revolution will be energized by The Supreme Being! Host Cedric X, a Priceless Poet Rhetoric LLC production.
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I will describe to some extent how each battle was won or lost by particular decisions, tactics, technology or fortune. But the aim of each main narrative will be to place each battle in the context of the overall history of Europe. This overarching view provides a framework, which will help fit specific places and events into the big picture.
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Our name are Dana and Thomas and this is the DNT Podcast. We're 26 and 25 and don't have a clue what we're doing. We're gonna share creepy stuff we find on the internet, tell stories about ourselves and just talk about anything and everything. We hope you join the conversation!
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To commemorate the crowning of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, Royal commentator James Taylor joins Royal History Geeks creator, Gareth Streeter to explore some of the most dramatic moments from historic coronations. From Henry VII's desire to cut the role of Queen Consort from his crowning, to Henry VIII's desire to write it back in for his ceremony, we explore the significance of coronations to the early Tudor monarchy. We then fast forward to the nineteenth century and discuss the dra ...
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We’re brothers reading through A Song of Ice and Fire! Dan has been a longtime fan of the books, TV show, and ASOIAF universe, while Michael only has his vague memories of seasons 1-3 of the TV show Game of Thrones, which he watched as they aired. Come along as Michael tries to figure out what’s happening and predict what’s coming! #ASOIAF #GameofThrones #SongofIceandFire #FantasyPods #SpoilerFree
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Rampage: A 2018 Review – Is It a Hit or a Miss? We have a Special Guest, Scott, who returns to the podcast to discuss this film. Listen to this action-packed episode to find out!
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Ep. 18 (87) - The Beast out of the Sea - The War of Words between Pope and Emperor8 |(
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“Out of the sea rises up the Beast, full of the names of blasphemy who, raging with the claws of the bear and the mouth of the lion and the limbs and likeness of the leopard, opens its mouth to blaspheme the Holy Name and ceases not to hurl its spears against the tabernacle of God and against the saints who dwell in heaven. With fangs and claws of …
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“Every realm that is divided internally will go to uin, for its princes have become the comrades of thieves. The Lord has poured out the spirit of deceit among them, so that they grope about at midday as though in darkness, and He has withdrawn the light from their dwellings, so that they are blind and leaders of the blind. And those who wander in …
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Song of Ice and Fire Podcast 225: Epilogue Storm of Swords
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode Nelson, Jeff and Kyle discuss the 82nd chapter of the book "A Storm Of Swords" from the series "A Song of Ice and Fire" by George R.R. Martin. In the first half of the podcast we go through the chapter chronologically with Kyle who is on his first read through (Spoiler Free), and in the second half Jeff and N…
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Episode 379 - Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi (2017)
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Was The Last Jedi Overrated? Revisiting Star Wars 2017? We have a Special Guest, Scott, who returns to the podcast to discuss this film. Listen to this action-packed episode to find out!
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Ep. 17 (38) - The First Crusade - Crusaders attacking the Jewish communities in Mainz, Speyer and Worms
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In 1095 Pope Urban II launches the First crusade. Emperor Henry IV and his allies would rather be strung up below a beehive covered in honey than join a scheme devised by the Gregorian Pope. The lack of support by the high aristocrats did not stop the common people most of whom perish before the crusade had really begun. And some turn their religio…
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Iain Dale speaks to historian & author Gareth Russell about the life of King James II who ruled from just 1685 until being deposed in the glorious revolution of 1688.By Global
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Ep. 17 (86) - Oops, we did it again - Frederick II is excommunicated again!
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Emperor Frederick II has knocked the Milanese for six at Cortenuova. Their war cart, symbol of communal freedom has been captured and taken into Cremona in triumph. The Lombard league that once defeated his grandfather Barbarossa is falling apart and pope Gregory IX is cowering in the Lateran Palace. What shall he do now? Negotiate peace or go for …
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Ep. 159 – The Rise to Imperial Power, Charles IV journey to Rome
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This season has now gone on for 22 episodes. We started with the interregnum of largely absent rulers and after a brief renaissance under Rudolf von Habsburg the empire became a sort of oligarchy where 3 families, the Luxemburgs, the Wittelsbachs and the Habsburgs took turns on the throne. Succession usually involved some form of armed conflict bet…
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Why Pacific Rim 2013 Still Impresses in 2024! Alex and Nate give their Rush Hour Franchise Rankings!
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Ep. 16 (37) - The Two Grooms - Countess Matilda of Tuscany marries a man 25 years her junior
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The wheel of fortune turns again, tumbling our antihero Henry IV down from the heights he had so recently scaled. We will see him sink to the point of utter despair. And all that because a 43 year old woman marries an 18 year old. The music for the show is Flute Sonata in E-flat major, H.545 by Carl Phillip Emmanuel Bach (or some claim it as BWV 10…
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Song of Ice and Fire Podcast 224: Sansa VII Storm of Swords
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Iain Dale talks to historical author Steven Veerapen, whose book 'The Wisest Fool' charts the lavish life of the King who went from James VI of Scotland to becoming James I after the union of the English & Scottish crowns.By Global
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Ep 377 - Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015)
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Did The Force Awakens Age Well? 2015 to 2024? Listen to this action-packed episode to find out!
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Ep. 16 (85) - Cortenuova - The great (and only) victory of emperor Frederick II over Milan
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This week we are back to action stations. We resume our narrative in 1235 when Frederick II gathered his vassals in Mainz to implement his grand plan to regain the imperial rights in Northern Italy. He picks up where his grandfather Barbarossa and his father Henry VI had to leave things, trying again, but this time with the resources of Southern It…
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Ep. 158 – Prague – The New Rome? Karl IV’s great plans for his capital city
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“Karl, by the grace of God, King of the Romans, ever august, and King of Bohemia [ ] We have turned over in careful contemplation, and have been diligently pondering how our hereditary kingdom of Bohemia may flourish in all its beauty, thrive in peace, and not fear the loss of its riches to its enemies, and how the general good and benefit of the s…
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Song of Ice and Fire Podcast 223: Jon XII Storm of Swords
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode Nelson, Jeff and Kyle discuss the 80th chapter of the book "A Storm Of Swords" from the series "A Song of Ice and Fire" by George R.R. Martin. In the first half of the podcast we go through the chapter chronologically with Kyle who is on his first read through (Spoiler Free), and in the second half Jeff and N…
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Ep 376 - Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024)
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Does Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Live Up to Hype? Listen to this action-packed episode to find out!
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House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 8 Review & Discussion
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His coronation barely two months hence, Henry IV leaves Rome without capturing Gregory VII. The Pope's powerful vassal, Robert Guiscard, Duke of Apulia and greatest of Norman warlords was approaching with an army of 36,000. Henry no longer needs Rome, what he needs to do is get back to Germany and bring peace to the war-ravaged country. A u-turn in…
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Ep. 15 (84) - The Art of Hunting with Birds
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This is a whole episode about a book, a book called "De Arte Veneri cum Avibus" the Art of Hunting with Birds. Hunting books are similar to books about fishing, riveting for those who do it, crushingly boring to those who do not. But this book is not about hunting in the same way as the The Old Man and the Sea is about fishing. But this book is not…
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Godzilla vs Kong Revisit: Does It Hold Up in 2024? Listen to this action-packed episode to find out!
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Ep. 157 – The Black Death and other Calamities
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In around 1320 near the lake Issy-Kul in Kyrgysistan the rats started dying. Shortly after the inhabitants became affected with terrible diseases. Some started coughing up blood and all who did, died within 3 days. Others developed swellings of the lymph nodes, particularly in the groins and armpits. Roughly half of them died within five days. A sm…
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Godzilla 1998: Flop or Cult Classic in 2024? Listen to this action-packed episode to find out!
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Song of Ice and Fire Podcast 222: Samwell V Storm of Swords
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode Nelson, Jeff and Kyle discuss the 79th chapter of the book "A Storm Of Swords" from the series "A Song of Ice and Fire" by George R.R. Martin. In the first half of the podcast we go through the chapter chronologically with Kyle who is on his first read through (Spoiler Free), and in the second half Jeff and N…
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Ep. 14 (35) - To Rome! To Rome! - Henry IV takes revenge on pope Gregory VII
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The Rebellion in Germany under control Henry can finally go after his true nemesis, Pope Gregory VII. He sets out for Rome on a journey he thought may just take four months but ended up taking four years.. The music for the show is Flute Sonata in E-flat major, H.545 by Carl Phillip Emmanuel Bach (or some claim it as BWV 1031 Johann Sebastian Bach)…
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House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 7 Review & Discussion
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Iain Dale talks to historian and biographer John Barnes about the 35 year long reign of King Edward IBy Global
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Ep 373 : Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019)
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Looking Back at Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019): Is It Worth a Rewatch? Listen to this action-packed episode to find out!
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Ep. 14 (83) - The Court of Emperor Frederick II
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Near the town of Andria in Puglia rising from a rock that makes it visible for miles stands entirely on its own a stone structure we call the Castel del Monte. Its ground plan is unique, and like many other of the Emperor's buildings it was probably sketched by Frederick himself: a regular octagon of yellowish limestone; its smooth perfectly-fittin…
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Ep. 156 – What Price a Crown - Karl IV fight for the throne
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The year is 1346 and we have, yes, another succession crisis. Without checking through my 1500 pages of transcripts, I have counted a total f 14 contested imperial elections in the 427 years we have covered so far. Henry the Fowler, Herny II, Henry IV, Henry V, Lothar III, Konrad III, Philip of Swabia, Otto IV, Frederick II, Konrad IV, Richard of C…
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King Kong 2005: Does the Extended Cut Deliver? Listen and find out in this action-packed episode you want to take advantage of!
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Song of Ice and Fire Podcast 221: Tyrion XI Storm of Swords
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode Nelson, Jeff and Kyle discuss the 78th chapter of the book "A Storm Of Swords" from the series "A Song of Ice and Fire" by George R.R. Martin. In the first half of the podcast we go through the chapter chronologically with Kyle who is on his first read through (Spoiler Free), and in the second half Jeff and N…
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Ep. 13 (34) - Gaining the Upper Hand - Henry IV defeats the anti-king Rudolf von Rheinfelden
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Henry IV departs from Canossa having been released from the ban. But does that mean all his troubles are over? Far from it. His enemies in Germany gather to elect a new king and the war of words turns into a war of swords. The music for the show is Flute Sonata in E-flat major, H.545 by Carl Phillip Emmanuel Bach (or some claim it as BWV 1031 Johan…
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House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 6 Review & Discussion
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Iain Dale talks to Matthew Stadlen about the two week reign of one of England’s first monarchs.By Global
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Ep XIII: HOTP: Fix Your Eyes on the Unseen (To Heal from The Poisonous Doctrine)
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On this episode of Hour of Truth & Power we discuss part III of the On God We Must Depend series… Fix your eyes on the Unseen (To Heal from the Injection of the Poisonous Doctrine). Bro. Cedric X goes into depth about the importance of striving to strengthen our Faith in Allah (God) during these dark times we are faced with. To view the visual audi…
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Ep. 13 (82) - The Constitution of the Realm - The Mainzer Landfriede on 1235
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What do you do once you have condemned your eldest son and heir to life imprisonment? Exactly, you have a party, or more precisely you have two parties. But as always with Frederick II, these are not just knees-up for entertainment, but elaborately staged political events. The first is a wedding, the second a grand get-together of the whole realm a…
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Does Kong: Skull Island (2017) Remain a Classic? Listen and find out in this action-packed episode you want to take advantage of!
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Ep. 155: The Youth of the Emperor Karl IV
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You have heard me complaining regularly over the last 154 episodes that what we report as political ambitions or strategic plans of the kings and emperors was pure conjecture derived from their actions and public statement. But we could never know what they were really thinking because none of them kept a diary, or if they did they did not survive …
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Ep 370 - jet Li's Fearless (2006) With Special Guest David
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Was Jet Li's Fearless (2006) a Modern Martial Arts Gem? David from The Faces 4 Radio Podcast is joining us for this episode. Listen and find out in this action-packed episode you don't want to miss!
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It is time - we are finally going to Canossa. Expect imperial power to disappear in smoke, greedy mothers-in-laws, frozen passes, hoisted horses and tobogganing empresses. All that ends with the enduring picture of a king first kneeling before a woman and then before a pope..... That is the the episode you have to listen to! The music for the show …
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Song of Ice and Fire Podcast 220: Jon XI Storm of Swords
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode Nelson, Jeff and Kyle discuss the 77th chapter of the book "A Storm Of Swords" from the series "A Song of Ice and Fire" by George R.R. Martin. In the first half of the podcast we go through the chapter chronologically with Kyle who is on his first read through (Spoiler Free), and in the second half Jeff and N…
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House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 5 Review & Discussion
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode Nelson and Jeff discuss the 5th episode of the 2nd season of show "House of the Dragon" based on the book "Fire and Blood" by George R.R. Martin. Checkout our discord for any podcast resources or to join in on the discussions: https://discord.gg/2xNktUPUXD Thanks to Dalton for Music! Thanks to jraijin on five…
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Iain Dale talks to George Trefgarne about the short lived reign of one of the early Anglo Saxon monarchsBy Global
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Ep 369 - Godzilla (2014) With Special Guest David
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Can Garth Edwards, in the Director's chair, spawn Godzilla into the first Godzilla Franchise in the USA? David from the Faces4Radio Podcast is joining us for this episode! Listen and find out in this action-packed episode you don't want to miss!
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Ep. 12 (81) - The King in Brackets - The sad story of Henry (VII), son of the emperor and rebel
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If you have only listened to the last 5 episodes or so, you may be wondering whether this is really the History of the Germans or whether you have accidentally stumbled into A History of Italy minus the eloquence and humour of Mike Corradi. So today we will leave the shores of the Mediterranean to travel up north, though not with a train of mules c…
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The noble and gallant King of Bohemia, also known as John of Luxemburg because he was the son of the Emperor Henry of Luxemburg, was told by his people that the battle had begun. Although he was in full armour and equipped for combat, he could see nothing because he was blind. He asked his knights what the situation was and they described the rout …
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Can Jackie Chan and Jet Li make The Forbidden Kingdom (2008) into a successful film? Listen and find out in this action-packed episode you don't want to miss!
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