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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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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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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History isn't black and white, yet too often it's presented as such. Explore the ambiguities and nuances of the French Revolution. Support the show today: https://www.patreon.com/greyhistory Ever wondered how the French Revolution started with hope for liberty and equality and descended into the Reign of Terror? Curious as to how the French Revolution still influences your life today? Looking for your next long-form, detailed history podcast recommended by universities and loved by French Re ...
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The 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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"The Saga of Human Civilization" is the definitive, -episode journey through the entire arc of human history, from the emergence of consciousness to the challenges of the digital age. This series rejects simple narratives of kings and dates, instead exploring the deep forces—biological, cultural, and economic—that built the modern world. Each week, we will investigate a critical turning point in the human story, drawing on seminal works of history, philosophy, and science. We begin with the ...
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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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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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The rise and fall of empires, rulers, and the events that shaped world history. William Dalrymple and Anita Anand explore the intricate stories of revolutions, imperial wars, and the people who built and lost empires. From the British Empire to the Ottomans to Ancient India, history is shaped by power struggles and territorial conquests. How does it continue to affect the world today? Empire Club: Become a member of the Empire Club to receive early access to miniseries, ad-free listening, ea ...
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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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Verdicts & Voices is a legal current affairs podcast presented by the Canadian Bar Association. With her retinue of expert guests, host Alison Crawford keeps listeners up to date on news, views, and stories about the law and the justice system in Canada.
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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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The History of the Mongols: From the Birth of Temujin to the Fall of the Empire Step into the world of one of history’s most formidable civilizations, the Mongol Empire. From the humble beginnings of Temujin, the boy who would become Genghis Khan, to the vast empire that spanned continents, this series explores the triumphs, strategies, and legacies of the Mongols. Join us as we uncover the battles, politics, and cultural transformations that shaped the largest contiguous empire in history. ...
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Lifelong Warhammer fan Bricky and grimdark greenhorn Dkdiamantes delve into the incredibly vast ocean that is Warhammer 40000 lore in this unofficial Warhammer 40k podcast. From superhuman space warriors to depraved cultists and green-skinned Mad Max rejects, not even the most ridiculous aspects of this setting are off the table for these two mad men.
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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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In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and major breaking news from a global perspective
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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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A live debate on the topic of the day, with four guests. From Monday to Thursday at 7:10pm Paris time.
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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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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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History Repeated discusses important historical and political concepts that are essential to understanding and discussing U.S. history and politics. Topics and concepts that you should have learned in school, but weren’t interested at the time. History isn’t boring, but is often discussed with a political slant or bias. Our goal is to provide our listeners with the facts. Our podcasts avoid pushing a political agenda. We believe people are tired of being told what and how to think about a to ...
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Reflections on the Rise and Fall of Christendom
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Worlds Turned Upside Down tells the story of the American Revolution as a transatlantic crisis and imperial civil war through the lives of people who experienced it. For many modern citizens of the United States, "the cause of America" that gave birth to a new nation in 1776 and the heroic stories we tell ourselves about its founding remains "in great measure the cause of all mankind." But for the people who lived through it, the revolutionary era upended their lives in ways they could have ...
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The Race and Rights podcast explores the myriad issues that adversely impact the civil and human rights of America’s diverse Muslim, Arab, and South Asian communities here as well as abroad. Host Sahar Aziz (www.saharazizlaw.com) engages with academics and experts that provide critical analysis of law, policy, and politics that center the experiences of under-represented communities in the United States and the Global South. You can learn more about the Rutgers Center for Security, Race and ...
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More Likely Than Not is ATIXA's official podcast, exploring the evolving landscape of civil rights in education. Named after the preponderance of evidence standard, often summarized as "50% and a feather," this show blends sharp insights, a touch of humor, and, most importantly, practical strategies for navigating equity compliance. Hosts Kayleigh Baker, J.D., Senior Consultant at TNG, and Joseph Vincent, M.L.S., Partner and Vice President for Investigations at TNG, unpack the ethical and pr ...
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Every weekday, NPR's best political reporters are there to explain the big news coming out of Washington and the campaign trail. They don't just tell you what happened. They tell you why it matters. Every afternoon. Political wonks - get wonkier with The NPR Politics Podcast+. Your subscription supports the podcast and unlocks a sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/politics
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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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The fall of El-Fasher: A turning point in Sudan's brutal civil war?
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First it was a revolution confiscated, then a dispute between coup leaders that became a civil war. Three years on, Sudan is wondering if the fall of a key city in the western Darfur region is the cue for a second partition of the country. The massacre of civilians in Darfur is drawing comparisons with the genocide there two decades ago. That’s har…
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In this week's Frankly, Nate outlines four bifurcations that are likely to underpin the human experience in the near future. While the broad biophysical realities of energy and ecology underpin our civilization's movement over time, in the moment, people will experience these trends mostly economically and psychologically. Whether related to the wi…
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How Redistricting Could Reshape The Midterms (Live 10th Anniversary Special)
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The NPR Politics Podcast celebrates its 10th anniversary with a special live show. We discuss how unusual mid-decade redistricting efforts could alter the landscape for the midterms, as well as some of the major themes to watch as the election draws closer. This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, national political corresponden…
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Have you ever been to an Irish wake? If so, you may have heard of the ancient tradition of keening or the superstition of the 'hungry grass'. In this episode, Dan is joined by the hosts of the After Dark podcast, Dr Anthony Delaney and Dr Maddy Pelling, to explore some of the historic rites and beliefs surrounding death and mourning in Ireland. Ant…
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Spartacus and Gladiators, with Mary Beard
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Where did gladiatorial combat originate? Who was Spartacus, the legendary gladiator? How did he come to lead the most famous slave revolt in all Roman history? How did the rebellion unfold? And, what was Spartacus’ fate..? In the grand finale of our thrilling series on four of classical antiquity’s most notorious subjects, Tom is joined by the worl…
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Buckingham Palace says Prince Andrew will lose his 'prince' title and from now on be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. He will also move out of Royal Lodge. In a statement, the Palace said, "these censures are deemed necessary, notwithstanding the fact that he continues to deny the allegations against him." We hear from a royal biographer and a …
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A truce on whose terms? Trump hails pause in trade war with China
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After launching a trade war with China, Donald Trump now declaring a deal's at hand for a one-year truce. With nothing yet signed, we'll ask about the South Korea sit-down between the U-S president and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, promises of reduced tariffs and computer chip exports by the U-S, the easing of restrictions on rare earth minerals …
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A truce on whose terms? Trump hails pause in trade war with China
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After launching a trade war with China, Donald Trump now declaring a deal's at hand for a one-year truce. With nothing yet signed, we'll ask about the South Korea sit-down between the U-S president and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, promises of reduced tariffs and computer chip exports by the U-S, the easing of restrictions on rare earth minerals …
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Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the dance which, from when it reached Britain in the early nineteenth century, revolutionised the relationship between music, literature and people here for the next hundred years. While it may seem formal now, it was the informality and daring that drove its popularity, with couples holding each other as they spun r…
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The word "genocide" can seem like it’s everywhere right now: So it can be easy to forget that, fundamentally, it's a legal term that dates to World War II — and wasn’t used in court for half a century afterwards. Today on the show, the story of what happened during the Bosnian War in the 1990s and the work that went into building the legal case to …
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613. Nelson: Glory at Trafalgar (Part 6)
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How did the British fleet prepare for war, on the morning of the Battle of Trafalgar? With the flags of both fleets flying and both Nelson and the French admiral Villeneuve glittering in their uniforms, how did the two fleets finally collide? Amidst the rivers of blood, the blast of canons, the flying splinters, and the swirling smoke, how did Nels…
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303. Orwell: Fighting Fascism In The Spanish Civil War (Part 2)
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Why did George Orwell go to Spain to fight on the Republican side against General Franco? Who saved his life when he was shot in the throat? How did internal feuds on the leftist side of the war influence his writing and his paranoia? In Part 2 of this miniseries, William and Anita discuss Orwell’s fight against fascism and his experiences in the S…
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US President Trump will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping for the first time since returning to the White House in the coming hours. President Trump has said he expects to agree a deal to ease trade tensions between the two economic rivals. We hear from a Chinese economist and US congressman. Also on the programme: a report from Rio where pol…
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Trump Promised To Designate Antifa A Terrorist Group. Why Does That Matter?
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During a roundtable at the White House earlier this month, President Trump directed Secretary of State Marco Rubio to designate antifa, the far-left movement opposing fascism, as a foreign terrorist organization. We discuss whether the Trump administration can legally do that, and even if it can’t, the significance of the president suggesting it. T…
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Gen Z poster child? Socialist Mamdani favourite in race for mayor of New York
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The whole world is watching 34-year-old Zohran Mamdani, whose army of Gen Z supporters have propelled the Democratic Socialist to heavy favorite to win next Tuesday's race for mayor of New York City. We ask about his promises of rent freezes and free buses and whether that's too radical for the world's financial capital. We also ask whether the bes…
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Gen Z poster child? Socialist Mamdani favourite in race for mayor of New York
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The whole world is watching 34-year-old Zohran Mamdani, whose army of Gen Z supporters have propelled the Democratic Socialist to heavy favorite to win next Tuesday's race for mayor of New York City. We ask about his promises of rent freezes and free buses and whether that's too radical for the world's financial capital.…
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121: Korriban & the Jedi Enclave (KOTOR II 12)
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With three of the missing Jedi Masters found, the Exile, Kreia, and the rest of the Ebon Hawk's ad hoc (ad hawk?) crew finally head towards the ancient Sith world of Korriban. There they find... well, mostly the same planet that Revan and co. left behind a few years ago, albeit a little more decrepit than usual. Then, its back to Dantooine to confr…
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War of the Beast: The Civil Waagh | Warhammer 40k Lore
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https://www.makeship.com/petitions/shy-plushie SHY PLUSHIE!!! https://www.patreon.com/AdeptusRidiculous https://www.adeptusridiculous.com/ https://twitter.com/AdRidiculous https://shop.orchideight.com/collections/adeptus-ridiculous This is it: the final, catastrophic conclusion to the War of the Beast. The Imperium is on its last legs, but Lord Com…
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Terror Management Theory: How Existential Dread Has Shaped the World with Sheldon Solomon
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Many of us wrestle with the unsettling truth that everyone – including ourselves and those we love – will one day die. Though this awareness is uncomfortable, research suggests that the human capacity to contemplate death is a byproduct of consciousness itself. In fact, our efforts to cope with mortality are at the core of culture, religion, the de…
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Stuck in traffic? Glued to your desk chair? Folding yet another pile of your kids’ laundry? We GOT you!! Take a break, turn up the volume, and shake it out with this special episode of Throughline, a tribute to dance music, all songs composed by our very own Ramtin Arablouei. To access bonus episodes and listen to Throughline sponsor-free, subscrib…
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Do we need a bail bill? Melanie Webb and Daniel Lerner react to Bill C-14
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On October 23, 2025, Canadian Justice Minister Sean Fraser introduced Bill C-14, the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act. The legislation notably aims to make bail “stricter and harder to get” and impose harsher sentences on repeat offenders. While some, like the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police and the Retail Council of Canada, have welcomed th…
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The Rebellion Begins: Plots, Spies, and Informers
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In the early days of 1798, Dublin teetered on the edge of revolution. A shadow war raged between the United Irishmen and the British authorities, with the city’s fate hanging in the balance. This episode delves into the world of Edward Cooke, the spymaster at Dublin Castle, as he races to dismantle the revolutionary movement through a web of inform…
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Across early modern Europe, fear spread like wildfire; between the 15th and 17th centuries, tens of thousands were accused, tortured, and executed as witches. At its centre was a man named Heinrich Kramer, whose infamous book, Malleus Maleficarum, or The Hammer of Witches, fanned the flames of hysteria and codified centuries of misogyny. Dan is joi…
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A major development in Sudan's brutal civil war
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There's been a major development in a brutal civil war - that's already created the world's worst humanitarian catastrophe. As the Sudanese government loses control of the key city of el-Fasher, survivors have spoken of executions and massacres. We speak to Annelise Dodds who was - until February - the minister responsible for aid, and is now calli…
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Millions Of Americans Set To Lose Federal Food Aid Nov. 1 Due To Shutdown
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Millions of Americans are set to lose federal food assistance on Nov. 1, unless lawmakers step in. We discuss how food banks are handling the imminent crisis and whether the deadline will push congressional leaders back to the negotiating table. This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, political reporter Stephen Fowler, and congressional cor…
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How immigrant and ethnic news media are fighting disinformation
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In our time when rumors and lies spread across the internet with lightning speed, journalists play a vital role in debunking misinformation and disinformation. Media outlets run by and for non-white audiences, while working under great financial pressure, occupy a special role in the information ecosystem. With immigrants and people of color so oft…
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Trump backing boosts Milei in midterm elections: An offer Argentina couldn't refuse?
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"Speak softly and carry a big stick." That was US President Theodore Roosevelt's adage to stake out Washington's turf in the Americas. More than a century on, it's being evoked by some after an upset win in Argentina's midterm elections by a close ally of the current occupant of the White House. Only Donald Trump didn't speak softly. He bluntly war…
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Trump backing boosts Milei in midterm elections: An offer Argentina couldn't refuse?
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"Speak softly and carry a big stick." That was US President Theodore Roosevelt's adage to stake out Washington's turf in the Americas. More than a century on, it's being evoked by some after an upset win in Argentina's midterm elections by a close ally of the current occupant of the White House. Only Donald Trump didn't speak softly. He bluntly war…
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With tensions mounting in British America over Parliament's Coercive Acts, colonists begin losing faith in King George III, while British soldiers march out of Boston to seize arms and ammunition in Lexington and Concord. Featuring: Rick Atkinson, Fred Anderson, Wendy Bellion, Katherine Carté, Frank Cogliano, Brad Jones, and Andrew O'Shaughnessy. V…
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302. Orwell: The Anti-Imperialist In India & Burma (Part 1)
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How was George Orwell’s childhood rooted in the British Empire and the opium trade in India? Why did George Orwell become a colonial police officer in Burma? When did Orwell develop his anti-imperialist stance? In the first part of this miniseries, Anita and William explore the early life of Eric Blair - later George Orwell - and his time in India …
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Key figures at odds over collapse of China spy case
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Some of the key figures behind the collapse of the Chinese spy case have been telling their side of the story to a parliamentary committee. We find out what we've learned from one of the committee's members. How worried should we be about a new Russian missile described as a "tiny flying Chernobyl"? And as the King unveils a monument to LGBT+ veter…
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How The Trump Administration Is Pressuring Universities To Fall In Line
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The Trump administration has said universities that sign a compact agreeing to certain policy priorities will get preferential treatment when it comes to get federal funding. Though no schools have signed the agreement yet, some say they are in discussions with the administration about it. We discuss the compact and other tactics by an administrati…
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On the 19th of May, 1919, an Ottoman general stepped ashore at the Black Sea port city of Samsun. This marked the beginning of the Turkish War of Independence, and ultimately the end of the Ottoman Empire. The man's name was Mustafa Kemal, the soldier, statesman and reformer who would create the Republic of Turkey out of the rubble, and become its …
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612. Nelson: The Final Showdown (Part 5)
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After two years at sea chasing the combined fleet of France and Spain, what was Nelson’s next step? Upon returning to his beloved Emma, how was the heroic Nelson received? What was the terrifying Napoleon Bonaparte scheming for his fleet across the seas? And, would Britain finally face an imminent French invasion, and with it apocalypse - for both …
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Manhunt after jailed Epping hotel asylum seeker mistakenly released
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A former asylum seeker who sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl was released from prison by mistake. Ethiopian national Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, who arrived in the UK on a small boat, was jailed for 12 months over the attack in Epping, Essex, last month. Also on the programme: The director of public prosecutions has said the China spy case coll…
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Roundup: A Trade War With Canada, Inflation Ticks Up, And The Shutdown Persists
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This week in Washington, President Trump halted trade talks with Canada, announced a private donation to help pay the military and authorized new sanctions on Russian oil. We discuss these developments, as well as how Trump uses his carefully cultivated image. This episode: political correspondent Ashley Lopez, senior White House correspondent Tama…
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114 - Julius Caesar and the Jews, w/ Barry Strauss
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A conversation with the bestselling author, classicist and the military and naval historian Barry Strauss about his latest book Jews vs. Rome: Two Centuries of Rebellion Against the World’s Mightiest Empire. We explore: Why Julius Caesar became a key patron of the Jews and how his support shaped Jewish life in the Roman Empire The pivotal moment wh…
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Ep.30 | Kublai Khan’s Siege of Xiangyang | History of the Mongols | Podcast
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Subscribe for weekly episodes:👉HistoryStrong 🎧 Listen to the full playlist here:👉History of the Mongols | Podcast Kublai Khan turns from empire-wide civil war to a single target that can break the Southern Song. We trace the five-year siege of Xiangyang and Fancheng on the Han River, the rise of a Mongol ri…
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Two For The Win - S2.47 - When Talent Meets Turmoil Across Baseball, Basketball, & Football
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Send us a text A World Series is locked, an NBA scandal explodes, and the NFL goes full roller coaster—this week pulled no punches. We kick off with baseball’s bold moves: the Angels hand the reins to former catcher Kurt Suzuki, the Giants make a rare jump to the college ranks with Tennessee’s Tony Vitello, and the Blue Jays fight back to set a hea…
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