For more than 40 years bestselling author and historian Peter Hart has interviewed thousands of veterans about their experience of war. Join him and his chum Gary Bain as they explore all aspects of military history, from the ancient world to the Second World War. Pete and Gary don't just tell the history, they bring it to life with the words of the men and women who were there! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Gallipoli Podcasts
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The Shrine of Remembrance is Victoria's national memorial honouring the service and sacrifice of Australians in war and peacekeeping. In this podcast series, we go beyond the Shrine's gallery floor with in-depth conversations about war, peace and everything in between. Listen as academics, historians, authors, veterans and other experts recount real-life stories of Australian military history. For information on events and talks held at the Shrine, go to shrine.org.au.
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Backyard Battlefields is a military history program which explores historical sites throughout Australia and beyond. Backyard Battlefields gives Australia's military history a context by explaining its significance within the grander narrative of world events. Presented by James De Leo. For more information visit backyardbattlefields.com
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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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The Anzac involvement in the Gallipoli Campaign has had a lasting cultural impact in Australia. Why is it considered such sacred ground? These podcasts will draw together different perspectives on Gallipoli, the ANZACs and the Great War.
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A weekly program about travel and destinations.
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An educational history on World War's 1 and 2 hosted by Jackson Lewin
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Historians Mat McLachlan and Peter Smith explore the great battlefields of Europe, from ancient times to the Second World War. Join them as they bring the history of the battlefields to life, through exploring the ground and reliving the experience in the words of the people who were there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Want to get smarter in less than 10 minutes? Then check the Daily Facts podcast that brings you interesting and surprising facts from around the world every day! Did you know that the longest recorded flight of a chicken lasted for 13 seconds? Or that there's a species of jellyfish that can essentially live forever? With the Daily Facts podcast, you'll learn something new and fascinating with every episode. Tune in daily and impress your friends with your newfound knowledge. Listen now on yo ...
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Welcome to Thanks For Your Service podcasts. Our focus is on historical topics relating to the Australian military. Our podcasts are available on most podcasting apps.
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Join co-hosts Andy J Ritchie and Donnchadh Tiernan as we watch and discuss 2 films decided by the toss of a coin.
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History of the Great War is a weekly podcast that will cover the First World War that occurred from 1914 and 1918. Every week we will be discussing the events that occurred exactly 100 years ago. We will journey from the borders of France in the blistering heat of 1914, to the shores of Gallipoli, to the banks of Somme, to the final knockout attempt by the German army in the spring of 1918.
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World War I was one of the most savage and brutal wars in human history. There were millions of deaths and the tragedy was compounded by the fact that these were all young men in the flower of youth. Both sides suffered heavy losses and this war is also notable for being one in which many new and terrible weapons were introduced by both to slaughter each other. Gallipoli Diary by John Graham Gillam is one of the many personal narratives written by survivors of this bloody conflict. Published ...
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Step into the world of military history and strategy with Trackpads. This weekly podcast transforms insightful articles into engaging audio episodes, making it easier than ever to learn about the military, history, and beyond, wherever you are. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a military aficionado, or just curious about the stories and lessons behind the action, Trackpads delivers a compelling mix of education and entertainment. Listen on the go and stay connected to the past, present, ...
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The Story Isn’t Over: History from the Margins is a podcast from Amar Singh, aka Ramblings of a Sikh. Historians, artists, journalists, activists and culture-makers join wide ranging conversations that unearth forgotten histories, expose modern scandals and rethink the stories we thought we knew. We spotlight empire, resistance, migration, pop culture, faith, music, community memory and more, tracking how power, memory and diaspora shape identity today. Rooted in research, lived experience, ...
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Beyond the Ridge, a series of conversations in partnership with the National Film Board of Canada, brings together Vimy Foundation program alumni and expert academics to examine knowledge of the First World War and how it relates to the Canadian experience today. // Présentée en partenariat avec l’Office national du film du Canada, Par-delà la Crête est une série de conversations qui rassemble des participant-e-s aux programmes de la Fondation Vimy et des expert-e-s dont les connaissances de ...
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A monthly podcast telling the tales of what came before. Chronicled by Matt Smith. “If history were taught in the form of stories, it would never be forgotten.” - Rudyard Kipling
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Ratbags & Roustabouts tells the extraordinary histories of ordinary people. We dig around in the ancestry archive and dive into the genealogical gene pool to uncover the most incredible, never-before-told stories of seemingly common folk from our past.
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Your math homework will make sense one you here this. Homework helpers will help you today.
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From alleyway gangsters to cold war spies to eccentric entrepreneurs, Australian history is full of colourful but forgotten characters. Host Jen Kelly talks with experts, historians and yarn spinners to uncover the untold stories of some of our most interesting and offbeat ancestors.
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We have always had a fascination with listening to people tell their life stories. It's also important for others to have their stories be heard. With that in mind, we have decided to create a podcast for you to tell YOUR stories. The good, the bad, the funny, the triumphant - and everything in between!
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Ever wondered about the stories history class skipped over? Or had a question so odd you weren’t sure who to ask? We are serving up a feast of fascinating deep dives and expert interviews, exploring the weird, wonderful, and sometimes overlooked corners of history, science, and beyond. Each episode is a potluck of curiosity—sometimes a gripping historical mystery, other times a conversation with someone who has the answers to questions you didn’t even know you had. From the forgotten moments ...
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History Detective is a podcast for teachers, students and lovers of history. It delves into stories from the past that don’t always get told in the textbooks. Every episode will include an original song that compliments the topic. This is a classroom friendly resource that aligns with history curriculums. Visit Amped Up Learning for accompanying teaching resources for every episode.
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Hello and welcome to Body Count, a history podcast where we gab about death and disaster through the ages, highlighting figures, single events, time periods, whatever it may be that resulted in someone, or as is usually the case, a lot of someones dying. Hosted by Jessica Manor and Kara DiDomizio.
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My bio lists me as a 'serial traveller' - well, that's a self-styled handle. I've been addicted to travel for 50 years. If I didn't have to work to pay for my habit, I'd be on the road or in the air or on the water as much as possible. Here are some impressions from a few favourite places en route. The road always beckons for more adventures. You can find more about my travels over the years on my website.
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Welcome to "Weird Crap in Australia," a podcast hosted by Holly and Matthew, a husband and wife team with a passion for all things strange and unusual in the land down under. Each episode, Holly, a trained historian, and Matthew, a pop-culture enthusiast, dive into the weird and wacky aspects of Australian history and society. From the colonial era to the present day, they explore topics such as aliens, monsters, ghosts, and true crime, uncovering the stories and legends that have fascinated ...
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Today's facts: Screenwriting Achievement; Compilation Film; Gallipoli Campaign; Royal lineage; Linguistic diversity; Sci-fi series; Inner-judgment; Pioneering Achievement; Jump Racing; Record-breaking
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Daily Facts (12 Dec 2025) [Promo] The Daily Life Pro Tips Podcast. Improve your life in less than 10 minutes a day. Pod links here Daily Life Pro Tips website. Today's facts: Mario Puzo won 2 Oscars for his work on the screenplay of The Godfather and its sequel, The Godfather Part II. The first Monty Python movie was "And Now for Something Complete…
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Weird Crap Movie Commentary 3 - Gallipoli (1981)
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What happens when you blend mateship, mud, and the gut-punch of history with a film that refuses to let you stay emotionally upright? You get Gallipoli (1981) — a classic that still knocks the wind out of us every single time we watch it Join Holly and Matthew as they revisit one of Australia’s most enduring war dramas. From the larrikin charm of i…
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Deck on Fire: The 1969 USS Enterprise Ordnance Disaster
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In January 1969, the nuclear-powered carrier USS Enterprise faced one of the most devastating peacetime disasters in U.S. Navy history. A single misfired rocket ignited a chain reaction of explosions and fire across her crowded flight deck, killing dozens and threatening to destroy the ship outright. This extended podcast episode builds on the writ…
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Today's facts: Ranked Eighth; Pioneer; Forfeiture Occurrence; Misnomer.; Linecasting Innovation; Legendary Actor; Upset Victory; Castration Myth; Turning point; Bigamy Scandal
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Daily Facts (16 Dec 2025) [Promo] The Daily Life Pro Tips Podcast. Improve your life in less than 10 minutes a day. Pod links here Daily Life Pro Tips website. Today's facts: Pittsburgh International Airport is ranked 8th out of the 10 best airports in the U.S. by Conde Nast Travelers: Readers' Choice Awards. The first composer to write music for t…
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316. Hitler's Photographer: Nazi Secrets, Eva Braun, & Escaping Justice
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Who was Heinrich Hoffman and how did he use his photography to promote Adolf Hitler and Nazism? When did Hoffman introduce Hitler to Eva Braun? What lies did he tell a Jewish journalist who interviewed him in 1950? Anita and William discuss the life of Hitler’s photographer as part of a series on Eyes on Empire - exploring the influential people be…
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Today's facts: Rowing Origins; Vampires' Showdown; Heartfelt Preference; Common condition; Iconic show; Adaptation Milestone; Iconic Mini; Timeless Romantic; Alpine-Thailand; Border City
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Daily Facts (15 Dec 2025) [Promo] The Daily Life Pro Tips Podcast. Improve your life in less than 10 minutes a day. Pod links here Daily Life Pro Tips website. Today's facts: Rowing debuted as a competitive sport at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris, making it one of the oldest Olympic sports. In "The Curse of Fenric," the Doctor faces Fenric, the …
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In the mid-1860s, the goldfields and bush tracks of New South Wales were ruled by one of Australia’s most notorious outlaw groups: the Ben Hall Gang. Led by the charismatic and deeply divisive Ben Hall, the gang carried out a daring string of robberies that humiliated police, terrified settlers, and turned bushranging into front-page news. But this…
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It's hard to talk about Christmas without discussing food. Whether it's a seafood buffet or a traditional roast, the festive season is a gastronomic delight. But what happened during conflict? Were troops still able to celebrate with a warm meal? Listen as the Shrine's Exhibitions and Grants coordinator Katrina Nicolson gets festive with frontline …
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198. Devil in a Blue Dress (1995) & One False Move (1992)
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This week, we discuss two films from director Carl Franklin. The first is Devil in a Blue Dress (1995), a smoky noir set in postwar Los Angeles, where a seemingly simple missing persons job pulls an everyman detective, played by Denzel Washington, into a web of corruption, racial tension and moral compromise. The second is One False Move (1992), st…
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Today's facts: Pioneering Terminology; Massive giants; Perfect game.; Inspiration Source; Body-swap; Weather lore; Record-breaking; Atomic scale; Transcendence Journey; Unqualified
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Daily Facts (14 Dec 2025) [Promo] The Daily Life Pro Tips Podcast. Improve your life in less than 10 minutes a day. Pod links here Daily Life Pro Tips website. Today's facts: The story "Liar!" in Isaac Asimov's I, Robot contains the first published use of the word "robotics." Fin whales can reach lengths of up to 88 feet (26.8 m) in the southern he…
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Today's facts: Madagascar-size; Potemkin Steps; Onion Pie; Paternity.; Fat-reduction; Decadence Unveiled; Ancient Portugal; Fairy tales; Eco-efficient.; Concorde Exhibit
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Daily Facts (13 Dec 2025) [Promo] The Daily Life Pro Tips Podcast. Improve your life in less than 10 minutes a day. Pod links here Daily Life Pro Tips website. Today's facts: Madagascar is the 47th largest nation in the world, covering a total area of 587,041 square kilometers. Odessa is famous for the Potemkin steps scene from Eisenstein’s film Th…
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SPECIAL: South Notts Hussars - NW Europe (Part 2)
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Pete and Gary are returning to their roots in this special series ahead of the release of Season 8. The South Notts Hussars were a WW2 artillery unit, and Pete interviewed dozens of veterans from this unit during his time at the Imperial War Museum. This is their story. Pete's new book on Egypt and the Sudan, Chain of Fire, is available now. Get an…
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Forget what you think you know about reality. The Rest Is Science is a mind-bending new show from Goalhanger that tears down familiar ideas… time, randomness, beauty, it will reveal just how bizarre the world truly is. Join Professor Hannah Fry and science creator Michael Stevens (Vsauce) twice a week to explore big, small and surprising questions …
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Sally LucasBy 2NURFM, The University of Newcastle, Australia
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Today's facts: Art-stunt; Expansive network; Incest-avoidance; Misnomer Legacy; Espionage escalation; Elemental organization; Land Girls; Self-produced; Post-independence turmoil; Deep Blue
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Daily Facts (11 Dec 2025) [Promo] The Daily Life Pro Tips Podcast. Improve your life in less than 10 minutes a day. Pod links here Daily Life Pro Tips website. Today's facts: Banksy set up a stall in Central Park selling his original artworks for $60 each, which were actually worth up to £20,000. At its height in 1922, the Twin Cities' rail transit…
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315. Controversy, Colonialism, & V.S. Naipaul
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Who was V.S. Naipaul and why was he so controversial? How did Naipaul alter the way in which writers and readers saw the world, and in particular how they saw Trinidad? Why did he make an enemy of Salman Rushdie? Anita and William are joined by Ben Moser to discuss the life of V.S. Naipaul. Make someone an Empire Club Member this Christmas – unlock…
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Today's facts: Steaming technique; Primitive economy; Salamander-rich; Greek Drama; Symbiosis observed.; Pointillism Technique; Angel Falls; Advocacy protest; Origin: Manhattan; Perseverance
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Daily Facts (10 Dec 2025) [Promo] The Daily Life Pro Tips Podcast. Improve your life in less than 10 minutes a day. Pod links here Daily Life Pro Tips website. Today's facts: Dum, a traditional Indian cooking method, involves steaming food in a tightly sealed pot, retaining moisture and flavor, and was historically done by sealing the pot with doug…
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Collision in the Dark: Wasp–Hobson and Command at Sea
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On a moonless Atlantic night in 1952, routine carrier operations turned into catastrophe when the USS Wasp and her plane guard destroyer USS Hobson collided during a turn into the wind. In minutes, the Hobson was torn apart and over 170 sailors were lost. This extended version of our written article explores how doctrine, fatigue, and split-second …
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Today's facts: High-frequency; Record-breaking; Early Compilation; Prodigy; Outlaw Legend; Replica Parthenon; Enduring Success; Napoleon's Birth; Prolific.; Quixotic Tale
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Daily Facts (09 Dec 2025) [Promo] The Daily Life Pro Tips Podcast. Improve your life in less than 10 minutes a day. Pod links here Daily Life Pro Tips website. Today's facts: The Victoria line runs a remarkable 34 trains per hour, which is claimed to be the most frequent train service anywhere in the UK. "Seasons in the Sun" became the largest-sell…
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314. Rudyard Kipling: Villain or Visionary? (Part 3)
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Should we still read Kipling today? What family tragedy did Kipling face in the later half of his life? How did he fan the flames of jingoism during and after the First World War? William is reunited with Anita to discuss Rudyard Kipling’s later life and legacy and to debate whether we should revere or despise him... Make someone an Empire Club Mem…
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Today's facts: Versatile Actress; Doubled Strings; Thorn-letter; Rainbow's Run; Limited Offers; Comet-landing; Phase-shifting; Evenweave-premium; Marmiteventure; Royal celebration
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Daily Facts (08 Dec 2025) [Promo] The Daily Life Pro Tips Podcast. Improve your life in less than 10 minutes a day. Pod links here Daily Life Pro Tips website. Today's facts: Patricia Hodge began her acting career playing a 75-year-old grandmother and a 30-year-old prostitute in regional theater before gaining prominence in British television and f…
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Australia has produced many formidable creatures: sharks, snakes, drop bears… but none strike fear into the national heart quite like the humble magpie. We’re diving beak-first into the legend of Australia’s Flying Terror — from swooping season strategies and infamous attack hotspots to the science behind why these monochrome missiles pick their ta…
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Today's facts: Celebrity memorabilia; WorldCupHero; Chihuly Debut; Dual-host; Versatile Host; Hybridization potential; Ascended Alive; Abdication.; Pioneer Exhibition; Perseverance
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Daily Facts (07 Dec 2025) [Promo] The Daily Life Pro Tips Podcast. Improve your life in less than 10 minutes a day. Pod links here Daily Life Pro Tips website. Today's facts: A cigarette butt smoked by Greta Garbo once fetched $352 at a Hollywood auction. George Cohen, a Fulham full-back, was among the heroes of the 1966 World Cup, which England wo…
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Thanksforyourservice Podcast 86- Michael Veitch's latest book- Borneo The Last Campaign
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Welcome to our 86th podcast for Thanks for your Service. Our focus is on historical topics relating to the Australian military. You can find us on Facebook, X and Youtube. Just search for Thanks For Your Service. Our website is www.thanksforyourservice.net . You can also email us at [email protected] Michael Veitch is back again with pe…
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Today's facts: Resentment; Iconic Moment; Pioneering Collaboration; PET Bottle; Lengthy run-in; Orpington Origin; Award-winning; Bloomsday Celebration; Delayed launch; Counterculture Enthusiast
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Daily Facts (06 Dec 2025) [Promo] The Daily Life Pro Tips Podcast. Improve your life in less than 10 minutes a day. Pod links here Daily Life Pro Tips website. Today's facts: Bismarck's annexation of Alsace-Lorraine after the Franco-Prussian War in 1871 created a France that seemed incorrigibly hostile to German policymakers. Muhammad Ali lit the O…
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Today's facts: Vigilance; Progressive portrayal; Soviet Dissolution; Survivor Stock; Line-upshift; Unprecedented Streak; Lavaux Terraces; Bond-Experience; Four-footed; Omissions
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Daily Facts (05 Dec 2025) [Promo] The Daily Life Pro Tips Podcast. Improve your life in less than 10 minutes a day. Pod links here Daily Life Pro Tips website. Today's facts: “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them…
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SPECIAL: South Notts Hussars - NW Europe (Part 1)
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Pete and Gary are returning to their roots in this special series ahead of the release of Season 8. The South Notts Hussars were a WW2 artillery unit, and Pete interviewed dozens of veterans from this unit during his time at the Imperial War Museum. This is their story. Pete's new book on Egypt and the Sudan, Chain of Fire, is available now. Get an…
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Barry WarrickBy 2NURFM, The University of Newcastle, Australia
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Today's facts: Golf Memoir; Winefest.; "Porridge Revival"; Oldenburg Dynasty; Island-lease; TOWIE-hub; Multilocation Recording; Decisive Victory; Chart-topping; Trailblazer
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Daily Facts (04 Dec 2025) [Promo] The Daily Life Pro Tips Podcast. Improve your life in less than 10 minutes a day. Pod links here Daily Life Pro Tips website. Today's facts: Bob Hope authored a book titled "Confessions of a Hooker: My Lifelong Love Affair with Golf." The release of Beaujolais Nouveau occurs precisely at midnight on the third Thurs…
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313. Rudyard Kipling: Escaping India & Writing The Jungle Book (Part 2)
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What inspired Kipling to write his two most famous works: The Jungle Book and Kim? Why did Kipling hate London and swiftly move to the US? How did Kipling develop such astute observational writing about Anglo-Indians in his early twenties? William is joined once again by Andrew Lycett, author of Rudyard Kipling, to discuss his rise to fame and how …
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Today's facts: Evolution Path; Charity Anthem; Unreleased Concert; Witty Humor; Academic Hub; Martyrdom Poetry; Colossal Seal; Iconic Debut; Birth Announcement; Mayflower Descendant
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Daily Facts (03 Dec 2025) [Promo] The Daily Life Pro Tips Podcast. Improve your life in less than 10 minutes a day. Pod links here Daily Life Pro Tips website. Today's facts: Pikachu evolves from a Pichu when it levels up with high friendship, and evolves into a Raichu with a “Thunder Stone.” Bob Geldof co-wrote "Do They Know It's Christmas?", one …
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Drones Before Drones: Balloons, the Kettering Bug, and UAS Ancestry
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From the smoke-filled skies above Fleurus in 1794 to the buzzing wooden Kettering Bug of 1918, militaries have long searched for ways to see and strike without risking pilots. Balloons, target drones, and early reconnaissance craft were fragile, often flawed, yet each altered the rhythm of warfare by extending vision and reach. This extended podcas…
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Today's facts: Mass Ossuary; Power shift; Dutch Courage; Nobility Origin; Geothermal Marvel; Apsley House; Bone-storage; Abbas' Victory; Star-studded; Aviation Melody
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Daily Facts (02 Dec 2025) [Promo] The Daily Life Pro Tips Podcast. Improve your life in less than 10 minutes a day. Pod links here Daily Life Pro Tips website. Today's facts: The Catacombs of Paris house the bones of over six million people, making it one of the largest ossuaries in the world. Saddam Hussein took over the presidency of Iraq from Ah…
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312. Rudyard Kipling: Son of Empire (Part 1)
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Rudyard Kipling was one of the most evocative writers of India, yet he was a jingoist and an imperialist until his dying day. So how do we grapple with this conundrum, why was Kipling such a man of contradiction? In this episode we explore his early life. How did he go from a spoiled child in India who spoke Hindustani with his nanny, to living in …
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WW1 Battle Series: The Battle of The Somme (BETTER VERSION)
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**Apologies to the 30 people who initially downloaded this episode, it was the rough audio cut with lots of mistakes, this is the correct version :)** This episode is about the battle of The Somme during WW1. Thank you for listening and please feel free to share with anybody you think might enjoy, thank you and have a nice day. Goodbye…
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Today's facts: Transcontinental Railway; O'Mara's Passing; Global Phenomenon; Shoestring Production; Influential Women; Acquittal; Anthemic Unity; Suspicious crash; Alamo Martyr; Hybridization Confusion ...
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Daily Facts (01 Dec 2025) [Promo] The Daily Life Pro Tips Podcast. Improve your life in less than 10 minutes a day. Pod links here Daily Life Pro Tips website. Today's facts: The main Trans-Siberian route is 9288 kilometers long, connecting Moscow to Vladivostok on the Pacific Ocean. Kate O'Mara, best known for her role as Cassandra "Caress" Morrel…
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Episode 388 - The Weightman Murders (2000)
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In January 2000, a car was found at the bottom of an embankment in Heathcote National Park. Inside were Bill and Pam Weightman — a respectable south-west Sydney couple, seemingly the victims of a tragic late-night accident. Police found no skid marks. No witnesses. No sign of another vehicle. Within hours, the case was closed. But nothing about the…
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197. I for Icarus (1979) & The Day of the Jackal (1973)
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This week, we discuss two films about political assassinations. The first is I for Icarus (1979), directed by Henri Verneuil and starring Yves Montand. The film is a fictionalised account of the JFK assassination, with the state attorney, played by Montand, investigating a potential conspiracy. The second is The Day of the Jackal (1973), directed b…
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Today's facts: Emotive Portraits; Tuba Concerto; Abdication; Whitsundays Resorts; Ancient Institution; Filter-feeding; Oldest Warship; Color Broadcast; Underperformance; Saltmine Labyrinth
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Daily Facts (30 Nov 2025) [Promo] The Daily Life Pro Tips Podcast. Improve your life in less than 10 minutes a day. Pod links here Daily Life Pro Tips website. Today's facts: Rembrandt's drawings of his wife Saskia on her sick and death bed are considered among his most moving works. Vaughan Williams wrote a Concerto for Bass Tuba in F minor in 195…
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WWII’s Hidden Aftermath: How Victory Betrayed Millions | Historian Phil Craig
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In 1945, the world celebrated Allied victory in World War II — but across Asia, the war didn’t end. It simply changed shape, sparking new battles for freedom and the end of empire. In this episode, historian Phil Craig joins Ramblings of a Sikh to discuss his new book, 1945: The Reckoning, the final volume in his acclaimed trilogy on the Second Wor…
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Today's facts: Trailblazer; Tension-dependent; Uranium Source; Convergence Event; Powell's Triumph; Acidification Impact; Formation Inspiration; Optical illusion; Resilience Triumph; Bambino Curse
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Daily Facts (29 Nov 2025) [Promo] The Daily Life Pro Tips Podcast. Improve your life in less than 10 minutes a day. Pod links here Daily Life Pro Tips website. Today's facts: Sania Mirza is the highest ranked female player ever from India, achieving a career-high ranking of 27 in singles and 5 in doubles. The clove hitch is only effective when ther…
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SPECIAL: South Notts Hussars - Sicily & Home
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Pete and Gary are returning to their roots in this special series ahead of the release of Season 8. The South Notts Hussars were a WW2 artillery unit, and Pete interviewed dozens of veterans from this unit during his time at the Imperial War Museum. This is their story. Pete's new book on Egypt and the Sudan, Chain of Fire, is available now. Get an…
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Today's facts: Linguistic Melting-pot; Leopard Opal; Pioneering Achievement; Record-breaking; Location: Essex; Governess Struggles; Balanced pieces.; Divine retribution.; Defenders; Slubbed silk
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Daily Facts (28 Nov 2025) [Promo] The Daily Life Pro Tips Podcast. Improve your life in less than 10 minutes a day. Pod links here Daily Life Pro Tips website. Today's facts: The English language has assimilated words and phrases from a variety of other languages over the centuries. The opal from near Mezezo, Ethiopia features a leopard skin-patter…
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Barry WarrickBy 2NURFM, The University of Newcastle, Australia
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Today's facts: Python Predation; Cross-code flop; Monkeemania; Socialist Victory; Timeless-classics; Asymmetrical Height; Late abolition.; Sound-softening; Pioneering Horror; Historical rarity
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Daily Facts (27 Nov 2025) [Promo] The Daily Life Pro Tips Podcast. Improve your life in less than 10 minutes a day. Pod links here Daily Life Pro Tips website. Today's facts: On October 27, 2011, a fifteen-foot Burmese python in the Florida Everglades was found to have swallowed a 76-pound doe, which led to the snake being shot by wildlife official…
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311. Cricket In India: Beating The Brits At Their Own Game (Part 2)
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How did Britain’s imperial game become so popular in India? Why were India’s princes the ‘nepo babies’ of cricket? How does the legacy of Partition continue to affect matches in India and Pakistan today? Anita and William are joined once again by Tim Wigmore, author of Test Cricket: A History, as they unpack how a colonial sport grew to define a na…
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Today's facts: Margarita-popularity; Trailblazers; Wagner's Debut; Impactful Reach; Job Cuts; Chronicler's Legacy; Unrecorded Birth; Proto-Muses; Myth creation; Alternative Hub
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Daily Facts (26 Nov 2025) [Promo] The Daily Life Pro Tips Podcast. Improve your life in less than 10 minutes a day. Pod links here Daily Life Pro Tips website. Today's facts: The margarita is one of the most popular cocktails in Florida. Ghana is the only African team to reach the last 16 of the 2010 World Cup, carrying the hopes of the continent a…
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