Take a deep dive into History’s biggest moments with Tom Holland & Dominic Sandbrook. Explore the stories of History’s most brutal rulers, deadly battles, and world-changing events. From the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, the Nazi conquest of Europe, and Hitler’s evil master plan for world domination, to the French Revolution, the sinking of the Titanic, or the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, Tom and Dominic bring the past to life with gripping storytelling and expert analysis, as th ...
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Fall Of Civilizations Podcasts
A history podcast looking at the collapse of a different civilization each episode. What did they have in common? Why did they fall? And what did it feel like to watch it happen?
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Spanning history, religion, culture, science and philosophy, In Our Time from BBC Radio 4 is essential listening for the intellectually curious. In each episode, host Melvyn Bragg and expert guests explore the characters, events and discoveries that have shaped our world. History fans can learn about pivotal wars and societal upheavals, such as the rise and fall of Napoleon, the Sack of Rome in 1527, and the political intrigue of the Russian Revolution. Those fascinated by the lives of kings ...
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The most influential biographies ever written, admired by leaders, creators, soldiers, and thinkers for nearly 2,000 years: Plutarch’s Parallel lives. Essential listening for anyone striving after greatness. Alex Petkas, former professor of ancient philosophy and history, revives and dramatically retells these unforgettable stories for modern audiences. The subjects are statesmen, generals, orators, and founders; pious and profane, stoics and hedonists. The stakes bear on the future of Weste ...
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History isn't black and white, yet too often it's presented as such. Explore the ambiguities and nuances of the French Revolution. Support the show today: https://www.patreon.com/greyhistory Ever wondered how the French Revolution started with hope for liberty and equality and descended into the Reign of Terror? Curious as to how the French Revolution still influences your life today? Looking for your next long-form, detailed history podcast recommended by universities and loved by French Re ...
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Season 12 premiered October 20, 2024 – a nonfictional account of The Martian Revolution of 2247. Mike Duncan is taking everything he's learned from 12 seasons of historical revolutions - the repeating arcs, characters, ideas, events, and patterns which all revolutions seem to follow - and created a fictional history of the Martian Revolution of 2247. The series is written from the point of view of a historian working hundreds of years after the Martian Revolution and will be presented in the ...
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Join Rob Zacny, Natalie Watson, Ali Acampora, and Austin Walker as they dive headfirst into the fall of the Galactic Republic, debate which Jedi is messiest, and dig into the themes and politics of The Clone Wars. Cover Art by @XeeceeVEVO on Twitter. Email us questions for our Patreon Q&As at: [email protected]!
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Here on More Gilded than Gold we will be taking a historical look at one of the most transformational half centuries in American history. An era of extreme wealth, and abject poverty, and era of civil rights and violent oppression. An era of westward expansion, and increased urbanization. An era of immigration, and corruption. The post Civil War United States holds so many parallels to the Post WW2 United States and holds even more parallels to today. We will be taking a wide look at the Uni ...
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Reflections on the Rise and Fall of Christendom
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From the Norman Invasion to the War of Independence, the Great Famine to the Troubles, the Irish History Podcast takes you on a journey through the most fascinating stories in Ireland's past. Whether it’s the siege of Dublin in 1171 or gun battles in the 1920s, the podcast vividly recreates a sense of time and place. Each episode is meticulously researched, creating character-driven narratives that are engaging and accessible for all. Since the first episode was released back in 2010, the po ...
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This immersive, around-the-campfire, 10-part podcast discusses the U.S. Civil War through the eyes of Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee, presenting key events in real-time as if they had just unfolded. Each episode, narrated in first person by the characters, captures the intensity and decisions of the war in present and recent past tense, giving listeners a personal and immediate historical perspective. Based on true events.
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Battle Lines is The Telegraph’s foreign policy, geopolitics and global conflict podcast. It offers expert analysis and on-the-ground reporting everywhere from China and the United States to the Middle East and Europe. Twice a week, veteran foreign correspondents Roland Oliphant and Venetia Rainey bring you on-the-ground dispatches from the world’s most volatile regions and informed analysis from world-class experts. Whether it’s the Russia-Ukraine war, the Israel-Gaza conflict, Chinese aggre ...
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Did you forget your world history, and now feel lost when world topics come up in current events? Designed for busy people who forgot (or never learned it in the first place) and need a quick refresh, Wiser World takes foundational world history and makes it approachable and concise. As a former teacher, Alli Roper wants to remind us of the world's foundational, basic history so we can have the context we need think historically about current events, travel, and global topics. Episodes are p ...
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Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from the death of Adolf Hitler, the first spacewalk and the making of the movie Jaws, to celebrity tor ...
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A podcast telling the story of the Roman (Byzantine) Empire from 476 AD to 1453. www.thehistoryofbyzantium.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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 [email protected] A podcast by History Hit, the world's best history channel and creators of award-winning podcasts The An ...
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Broadcaster and travel pro Ja’Vonne Harley delivers the latest in travel news and tips for the business and leisure traveler with features and segments designed to give listeners an immersive travel experience. Features include The Culture Report where you’ll discover more about an individual, a place or even an object that’s significant to that culture, Ja’Vonne’s Travel Minute, recurring guest, healthcare professional, author of RNBound and avid traveler Yalanda Comeaux with information an ...
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Mike is a U.S. Navy Veteran and Bryan has more than a decade of civil service experience. Together, these blue collar guys dissect the latest sports headlines and events.
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This podcast provides a forum to discuss the creation of a new culture that is designed to include and be driven by justice, equity, compassion, environmental regeneration and peace.
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How To Survive The Apocalypse What happens when the world ends—and no one comes to save you? Hosted by Ben Carter, How To Survive The Apocalypse is a chilling, immersive podcast that breaks down real collapse scenarios with cinematic storytelling and hard survival knowledge. From nuclear war and grid failures to pandemics, AI takeovers, and civil unrest, each episode walks you through what it would actually be like to survive the fall of modern civilization—step by step, moment by moment. No ...
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Welcome to Chronicles of Ancient Greece, the podcast where we dive into the fascinating, bloody, and unpredictable world of the Mediterranean. From the rise and fall of city-states to the gods and heroes who shaped the world, we explore both the myths and real events that defined the Western world, including the Trojan War, Alexander the Great, or the rise of great philosophers. Ready for epic drama? Tune in! Follow on Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/historypodcaster.bsky.social ...
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Bringing Christ to the World and the World to Christ! Producer and Host Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. illuminates today’s issues with the love of Christ and the authority of His Church. Each show features expert guests that shed light on relevant and important topics.
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Throughline is a time machine. Each episode, we travel beyond the headlines to answer the question, "How did we get here?" We use sound and stories to bring history to life and put you into the middle of it. From ancient civilizations to forgotten figures, we take you directly to the moments that shaped our world. Throughline is hosted by Peabody Award-winning journalists Rund Abdelfatah and Ramtin Arablouei. Subscribe to Throughline+. You'll be supporting the history-reframing, perspective- ...
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WhatifAltHist is a podcast from Rudyard Lynch that looks to try to find the patterns in history and anthropology so as to predict the future and understand the dynamics that result in civilizations rising and falling. It began as an enormously popular alternate history channel with nearly 600K listeners and more than 100M views on YouTube. Rudyard Lynch also hosts the podcast History 102 with Erik Torenberg, which attempts to solidly explain pivotal historical events in depth in under an hou ...
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What if California seceded from the United States? If it did, what would happen? Would it usher in a new era of peace and prosperity? Or plunge the US into a new civil war? This is The Last Resort, a new documentary podcast following the rise, fall, and rebirth of CAL EXIT: the campaign for Californian Independence. It’s a story about a dream for a new progressive utopia on the West Coast. It’s about the fight for America’s future. And it’s also a tale of two friends who started on the polit ...
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A highly detailed and thorough examination of the life and times of one of Rome's greatest generals.
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Robinson Erhardt researches symbolic logic and the foundations of mathematics at Stanford University. Join him in conversations with philosophers, scientists, weightlifters, artists, and everyone in-between. https://linktr.ee/robinsonerhardt
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The Great Simplification is a podcast that explores the systems science underpinning the human predicament. Through conversations with experts and leaders hosted by Dr. Nate Hagens, we explore topics spanning ecology, economics, energy, geopolitics, human behavior, and monetary/financial systems. Our goal is to provide a simple educational resource for the complex energetic, physical, and social constraints ahead, and to inspire people to play a role in our collective future. Ultimately, we ...
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Reflecting History is an educational history podcast that explores significant historical events and themes without losing track of the ordinary people involved. Covering a wide variety of topics, it explores the connection between history, psychology, and philosophy.
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All advertisements are placed only at the beginning of each episode, ensuring you enjoy the complete historical journey without interruptions. Our coverage flows seamlessly, whether we dive into the Reformation, the brilliance of the Renaissance, or the chaos of a civil war. From Napoleon’s campaigns to the rise and fall of ancient civilizations, from World War 2 battles to Ottoman Empire conquests, every moment is revealed without distraction. We uncover how Mesopotamia laid the foundations ...
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In this podcast we explore great works of philosophy and literature and art, and try to pull out of them what’s most interesting and inspiring! Whether they come from the works of Plato, or Dostoevsky or Picasso, here we explore ideas that move mountains and rock the soul! So, come join us, won’t you? Come worship at the alter of ideas, and come celebrate the dancing of thought. Welcome to the Wisdom Of!
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Please join me in embarking on the Harvard Classics Series by Dr. Charles Elliot. This series dates back to around 1910 and is a collection of literature that I believe needs to be revived and rediscovered. I look forward to reading and discussing all 50 volumes with you as we learn about the great ideas of those who came before us. In this series, we will dive into Greek and Roman history, the American Founders, works from Francis Bacon, John Milton, and many more. We will cover Shakespeare ...
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Conversations about science, technology, history, philosophy and the nature of intelligence, consciousness, love, and power. Lex is an AI researcher at MIT and beyond.
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Talk about it ! The podcast that keeps it real about real time events , life experiences and social media trends. The opinions of 4 men that have very different views but the same goal, to encourage others to "Talk about it". Whatever "IT" is. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkaboutitpodcast/support
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History Analyzed is a podcast which investigates both history's biggest moments and best kept secrets. Your host, Mark Palmer, draws upon a history degree from the University of Notre Dame and literal decades of informal study. He explains not only what happened, but also why and how historical events occurred. At times, he examines how these events have shaped the present and continue to affect us today.
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A wordsmith of over 30 years, best-selling memoirist, former POW/MIA and paramilitary officer Cork Graham has covered wars, psychology, politics, world events, environment and conservation issues beginning with his start as an 18-year-old combat photojournalist in Southeast Asia in 1983, which led to his being held as a POW/MIA, eight years after the fall of Saigon, and his resulting first international bestselling memoir, The Bamboo Chest (2004). He has two other Youtube channels that cover ...
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Interviews with scholars of Iberia about their new books
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Here on The Cellar we talk about topics like true crime, unbelievable survival stories, horrible fates, unsolved mysteries, and deep dives into various different topics. The majority of the episodes here on this channel are audio only versions of videos I have created on YouTube. Please checkout the YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/@thecellartruecrime
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Your Tour Guide to America
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History is the narrative of our past, retold through the lens of the present... Step into a world where the echoes of time come alive through immersive audio documentaries. Together, we’ll uncover the lives of transformative figures, relive the moments that reshaped our world, delve into the complexities of war, and journey through the enchanting tales of ancient myths and legends. Let’s bring history to life, one story at a time.
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In the news media, war gets more headlines than peace, conflict more airtime than reconciliation. And in our polarized world, reporting on conflict in a way that frames conflicts as us vs. them, good vs. evil often serves to dig us in deeper. On Making Peace Visible, we speak with journalists and peacebuilders who help us understand the human side of conflicts and peace efforts around the world. From international negotiations in Colombia to gang violence disruptors in Chicago, to women advo ...
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64. Syria 101 Part 5/5—The Syrian Civil War, Refugee Crisis, & Fall of Assad (2012–2025)
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This is Part 5 of 5 of the Syria 101 series: a foundational history of Syria. This episode is a concise, foundational history of Syria from 2012 to 2025, designed for those who know little to nothing about Syria's history, to set the stage for modern Syria. This episode covers: How civilian protests for reform turned into a civil war What groups go…
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The Past and Future of Societal Collapse: Why Civilizations Fall and What We Can Learn From It with Luke Kemp
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For many people today, the idea of societal collapse is unimaginable. Yet history shows that well-established civilizations have fallen again and again – often for similar reasons. In fact, the same forces that build empires can also culminate in their downfall. How can understanding these historical patterns help us prepare for similar existential…
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Stories of the Season: Civil Rights, Culture & Falling for Fall
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This week on Traveling Culturati, we’re blending history, culture, and the beauty of the changing seasons. First, Ryan Jones takes us inside the powerful story behind the National Civil Rights Museum and its role in preserving history and inspiring future generations. Then, we embrace the season with Falling for Fall, a two-part journey into the tr…
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Breaking News With Fr. McTeigue, S.J - Day Five of 2025 Fall Appeal
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We’re trying something new here on The Catholic Current for this special edition. All week long, Joe McClane will join Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. live, and together they’ll examine today’s hot topics with the light of Faith. Would you like to play a role in supporting the mission of The Station of the Cross? Donate now and pledge your gift. You can …
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Optimize this! - The cost of constant improvement
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Beneath today's trend of optimizing everything lies some deep philosophical and existential problems.By Kristian Urstad and Stephen Webb
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113 - Cato and his Stoicism: w/ Johnathan Bi
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A conversation with Johnathan Bi (Cosmos Institute, The Great Books podcast) for a deep dive into Stoicism through the life and philosophy of Cato the Younger. We explore: Why Stoicism continues to attract modern audiences Jonathan’s personal journey with Stoicism—and why he ultimately turned to other philosophies Nietzsche’s critique of Stoicism a…
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You know you probably had a special football career when your old high school adopted your name as its mascot. This is the story of a two-sport all-star…By Andrew McCrea
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Peak Oil, Ponzi Pyramids, and Planetary Boundaries
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To view the graphs Nate is referring to in this episode, please click here. --- In this week’s Frankly, Nate returns from New York City Climate Week with fresh reflections on the disconnect between our economic narratives and biophysical realities. Using his background in finance, Nate observes that while the prioritization of financial abstraction…
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It’s 30 years since American football star OJ Simpson was acquitted of murdering his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman. Ron Shipp was a close friend of OJ Simpson's and also a police officer, he decided to testify against him in the criminal trial. In 2017, Ron spoke to Rebecca Kesby about why he wanted to testify. Eye-witn…
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Battleships, boot camps and 'the enemy within': Trump and Hegseth's war on the US military
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and President Trump delivered extraordinary speeches to top military generals this week, declaring a war on the "enemy within" and signaling a radical transformation of the US armed forces. To decode what it all means, Roland Oliphant speaks with Mark Cancian, senior adviser at the Center for Strategic and Internation…
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Unveiling Cleopatra: A Journey Through Her Life, Legacy, and Enigmatic Death
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Physicist Antonio Fischetti, Egyptologist Claudine Le Tournard-Disson, and author Gilles Arpoutian join us as we embark on an exploration of Queen Cleopatra's fascinating story. From her Greek origins to her strategic reign over Egypt, we traverse the landscapes that shaped her life and legacy. Through the insightful eyes of our guests, we navigate…
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Breaking News With Fr. McTeigue, S.J - Day Four of 2025 Fall Appeal
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We’re trying something new here on The Catholic Current for this special edition. All week long, Joe McClane will join Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. live, and together they’ll examine today’s hot topics with the light of Faith. Would you like to play a role in supporting the mission of The Station of the Cross? Donate now and pledge your gift.…
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In this episode, Dan explains the dramatic story of the Battle of Agincourt when, against overwhelming odds, Henry V’s underdog English army emerged victorious over their mighty French opponents. We explore why the battle happened in the first place, as well as the key characters, weaponry, and tactics that turned the tide. Join Dan to discover how…
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Two For The Win - S2.44 - Playoff Time For America's Fav Pastime, College Vs NFL, Welcome To Fall!
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Send us a text A classy goodbye on the mound, a finals showdown on the hardwood, and a football weekend that gave us everything from a baffling tie to a brutal injury—this one had range. We open with the Braves’ thoughtful nod to Charlie Morton, then roll straight into a charged October slate where small decisions swung big outcomes: a pitch count …
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This week on Traveling Culturati, we’re diving into the latest Travel News and Views with two jam-packed segments covering what’s trending in the travel world. Then, seasoned traveler Alesandra Dubin joins the conversation to share must-have travel essentials and the airport purchases you’ll want to avoid. Tune in for insights that will help you tr…
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He was in the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s first class and his nine seasons with the Chicago Bears saw him star on both sides of the football. I’ll take you to the museum the honors the hometown hero…By Andrew McCrea
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Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the anchoress and mystic who, in the late fourteenth century, wrote about her visions of Christ suffering, in a work since known as Revelations of Divine Love. She is probably the first named woman writer in English, even if questions about her name and life remain open. Her account is an exploration of the meaning o…
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Journalism is under unprecedented threat worldwide. At least 220 journalists have been killed in Gaza alone since the October 7th, 2023 Hamas-led attack on Israel; the Committee to Protect Journalists says it’s the deadliest conflict for journalists the group has ever documented. In conflicts around the world, it’s war reporters who write the first…
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'I took the famous photo of JFK and his son'
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On 2 October 1963, American photographer Stanley Tretick took the best picture of his life – a photo of President John F Kennedy working at the Resolute Desk in the White House, with his two-year-old son ‘John-John’ peeking out a secret door underneath. The photo was published in Look magazine a month later, days after the President was assassinate…
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Breaking News With Fr. McTeigue, S.J - Day Three of 2025 Fall Appeal
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We’re trying something new here on The Catholic Current for this special edition. All week long, Joe McClane will join Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. live, and together they’ll examine today’s hot topics with the light of Faith. Would you like to play a role in supporting the mission of The Station of the Cross? Donate now and pledge your gift.…
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605. Greek Myths: Jason & The Quest for the Golden Fleece (Part 4)
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What terrifying trials did Jason and the Argonauts have to overcome to win the famous Golden Fleece from a fire-breathing dragon, in one of the greatest greek myths of all time? When and where does this thrilling story come from? How does it tie together the tales of Odysseus, Orpheus, Achilles and Circe? Is there any historical evidence for the st…
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DIY Weapons: Defending Yourself When Law and Order Breaks Down
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When society collapses, the greatest threat may not come from hunger or disease, but from other people. In this episode of How to Survive the Apocalypse, we reveal how to defend yourself when the rule of law disappears. From improvised weapons to psychological deterrence, discover the strategies that could mean the difference between survival and r…
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When you think of gold mining towns in the U.S., you probably don’t think of this area of the country. The gold rush was short, but you can still where those miners where drilling for the precious metal…By Andrew McCrea
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Moral Ambition: Redefining Success for the Global Good with Rutger Bregman
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The overarching definition of success today often looks like the accumulation of stuff – money, cars, property, clothing – anything that signals wealth. This means that success is also synonymous with overshoot, extraction, and consumption – none of which lead to healthy outcomes for the planet or the global good. But what might be possible if we w…
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The strike that shook up India's tea industry
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In September 2015, thousands of women tea pickers went on strike at one of India’s biggest tea producers. They had picked more tea than ever that year but were furious that wages remained low and managers were proposing to cut their bonus. Their action was unprecedented, with the low-caste women protesting in the streets for nine days, against both…
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The French Revolution & the Society of United Irishmen
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While this episode fits into a bigger series on the 1798 Rebellion, it’s also designed to stand on its own. The French Revolution of 1789 electrified Ireland, inspiring hope and fear in equal measure. It would lead to the establishment of Ireland’s republican movement in 1791. Exploring the profound impact of the revolution in Ireland, this episode…
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#482 – Pavel Durov: Telegram, Freedom, Censorship, Money, Power & Human Nature
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Pavel Durov is the founder and CEO of Telegram. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep482-sc See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. Transcript: https://lexfridman.com/pavel-durov-transcript CONTACT LEX: Feedback – give feedback to Lex: https://lex…
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Breaking News With Fr. McTeigue, S.J - Day Two of 2025 Fall Appeal
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Dan and leading medieval historians explain everything you need to know about Magna Carta...and the story is more dramatic than you might think. Magna Carta sprang from an England on the brink of civil war; the feeble king John left grappling for control after a disastrous defeat in France in the early 13th century and a baron's rebellion in Englan…
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How Viktor Orbán hacked Hungary’s Democracy
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Since his election in 2010, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has transformed Hungary from a democracy into a quasi-authoritarian country. In Hungary today, elections, economic policies, and the media are warped to benefit Orbán and his conservative Fidesz Party. Orbán’s government, with its consolidation of executive power, Christian nationali…
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If you go to International Falls, Minnesota looking for a picturesque waterfall, you’ll be disappointed. This is the story of the falls on this international border…By Andrew McCrea
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1.99 English & French Revolutions with History of England Part I
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Two kings, two revolutions, and two podcasters ready to unpack it all! In this collaboration with David Crowther of The History of England, we explore the English and French Revolutions. Part I examines the characters of Charles I and Louis XVI, their trials and missed opportunities, the role of religion, and the constitutional experiments of both …
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Life can be tough. Every day brings new challenges. And in order to get through the waking hours we need rest. Good quality sleep. In this bonus episode, a companion to our episode "The Way We Dream," we offer you a 30-minute audio journey into the deep. A smooth trip into the place where our minds are free from the confines of our self awareness, …
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In September 1985, Microsoft introduced Excel, an electronic spreadsheet program that revolutionised the way we organise and analyse data. With its grid of rows and columns, it allows users to sort information, do calculations, and make charts with ease. Today it is used worldwide. Spreadsheets might have a reputation for being dull, but this story…
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Three famous philosophers who were practically unknown in their own time!
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Ahead of their age, awaiting ours: Kierkegaard, Schopenhauer, and Nietzsche!By Kristian Urstad and Stephen Webb
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Breaking News With Fr. McTeigue, S.J - Day One of 2025 Fall Appeal
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We’re trying something new here on The Catholic Current for this special edition. All week long, Joe McClane will join Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. live, and together they’ll examine today’s hot topics with the light of Faith. Would you like to play a role in supporting the mission of The Station of the Cross? Donate now and pledge your gift.…
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'This is not a genocide': ex-Israeli military lawyer explains why the UN is wrong
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Today, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House to discuss bringing an end to the conflict in Gaza. Last week, he was giving a fiery speech at the UN General Assembly denying the accusation of genocide levelled at Israel following a UN report. In response to an earlier Battle Lines intervie…
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When we think of rivers that form the border of the Unites States, we often think of the Rio Grande in the southwestern U.S. However, here in the north central part of the country. there’s a river that forms part of this nation’s northern border…By Andrew McCrea
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Uncovering the Secrets of London's Ancient Thames: The Mystery of the Vauxhall Timbers
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Unravel the secrets of a 3,500-year-old mystery as ancient wooden timbers reveal their enigmatic history along the Thames at Vauxhall. Discover the fascinating possibilities of these remnants—could they have supported London’s first bridge, or were they a pier for votive offerings? As we race against the tides, our team faces the challenges of exam…
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On 27 June 1985, four anti-apartheid activists from the rural town of Cradock in South Africa’s Eastern Cape were abducted at a roadblock. Their bodies were later found mutilated and burnt. Known as the Cradock Four, their murders became one of the most notorious cases of apartheid brutality. Fort Calata’s son, Lukhanyo, was just three years old wh…
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On 27 September 1825, a steam-powered marvel known as Locomotion No.1 made history, pulling passengers and coal from Shildon to Stockton-on-Tees in the North of England. This 25 mile journey, changed the world forever. Dan is joined by historian Steven Brindle as they mark the 200th anniversary of the world’s first passenger steam train journey—a m…
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604. Greek Myths: Sex, Drugs & Tragedy (Part 3)
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Who was Dionysus, the son of Zeus, and Greek god of ecstasy, revelry and madness? Why was he so central to the ancient Greeks? What is the story of the Bacchae, the play in which a young man is ripped apart by the handmaidens of the goddess Artemis? What did it mean to be a Bacchae, one of the followers of Dionysus, and what shocking acts did it en…
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260 - Reid Hoffman: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity
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Reid Hoffman is the co-founder of LinkendIn, Manas AI, and Inflection AI. As an investor at Greylock, he is one of the leading figures in the tech industry, working at the forefront of AI development. In this episode, Reid and Robinson talk all about the future of AI. They begin by covering the worst case scenario—doomsday—and why Reid is optimisti…
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