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Join world-renowned classicist Mary Beard and Guardian chief culture writer Charlotte Higgins for Instant Classics — the weekly podcast that proves ancient history is still relevant. Ancient stories, modern twists… and no degree in Classics required. Become a Member of the Instant Classics Book Club here: https://instantclassics.supportingcast.fm/
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I Speak Jeep

SFJ4x4 - Simpson Family Jeeps

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If you love Jeeps and off-road adventures, this is the podcast for you! Join the experts at SFJ4x4 as they share decades of experience with all things Jeep. From in-depth discussions on Jeep builds and restorations to honest reviews of top-tier products, you'll get insights rooted in real-world application—not sponsorships. Every product we discuss has been tested in the field, so you know it's the real deal. Support us here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1908130/support Tune in for engaging co ...
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Past Lives

Patrick Wyman

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History is built by people like you, and Past Lives is here to bring their stories to life. Every week, we’ll focus on the lived experiences of real people in the past, from the Stone Age to the near-present. Peasants, laborers, artisans, merchants, soldiers, and the enslaved are far too often overlooked in favor of kings, generals, and politicians; not here. On Past Lives, we keep the focus where it belongs: on the real people who populate our shared past. By understanding them, we can stri ...
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The Ancients

History Hit

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A podcast for all ancient history fans! The Ancients is dedicated to discussing our distant past. Featuring interviews with historians and archaeologists, each episode covers a specific theme from antiquity. From Neolithic Britain to the Fall of Rome. Hosted by Tristan Hughes. New episodes every Sunday and Thursday. From History Hit, the world's best history channel and creators of award-winning podcasts Dan Snow's History Hit, Gone Medieval, and Betwixt the Sheets. Sign up to History Hit fo ...
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16-Bit Gladiators

Video Games

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We're not experts, journalists, or even trained broadcasters (well ok, one of us is). Just a group of video game enthusiasts and friends with honest (and sometimes raunchy) talk about all things gaming. Every week our rotating panel chats about video game-related topics old and new, so no matter your console generation you’ll feel right at home. Press Start! Subscribe and listen on www.16bitgladiators.com.
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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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The Art of Manliness

The Art of Manliness

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The Art of Manliness Podcast aims to deepen and improve every area of a man's life, from fitness and philosophy, to relationships and productivity. Engaging and edifying interviews with some of the world's most interesting doers and thinkers drop the fluff and filler to glean guests' very best, potentially life-changing, insights.
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GLADIATORS, READY! More than thirty years on from the first episode, everyone's favourite Gladiator Jet (aka Diane Youdale), journalist David Blackmore and producer Paul Noddings are turning back the clock to celebrate the glory days of the best Saturday night family show on British TV in the 1990s. Joined by special guests, they will be learning about the stories and characters who made Gladiators what it was, and their lives before, during and after the show.
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Hosted by C.Gee of "Homage Hip-Hop Poetry". The Concrete Gladiator podcast is a look at his journey in Eskate and life. With everything from interviews with owners and brand ambassadors to first time skater reviews. Life is real and so is our way of life. Stay connected to the concrete in your life.
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Football star Aaron Hernandez went from the bright lights of the Super Bowl to a convicted murderer in a few years. The Boston Globe’s Spotlight Team, best known for its investigation of the sexual abuse scandal inside the Catholic Church, takes a hard look at the crisis facing football through the lens of Aaron Hernandez’s life and terrible crimes. From Wondery, the podcast team that brought you Dr. Death, Spotlight asks: Did a brain badly damaged by football contribute to Hernandez’s viole ...
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Comedian Jessica Fostekew and Olympic weightlifter Emily Campbell bring you the funniest, cleverest and most reverent TV-show side-podcast you’ve ever heard or seen. Each week they’ll look at the latest episode of Gladiators with a joyful but also analytical eye. Picking out their most awesome and dramatic moments of both comedy, competition and athleticism. They will also be joined by one of their many superstar friends from the world of comedy and sport to get their insight on the show, an ...
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The Dale Jr. Download

Dirty Mo Media, SiriusXM

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NASCAR’s 15-time Most Popular Driver and winner of two Daytona 500s, Dale Earnhardt Jr., hosts his very own podcast, The Dale Jr Download on Dirty Mo Media. Earnhardt raises the bar with unparalleled perspective, candid commentary, and fascinating, first-person insight into the life of a broadcaster, celebrated racer.
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When Would We Die?

Tom Ward & Doogie Chapman

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Ever wondered when you'd snuff it in your favourite movie? Well, so have Tom and Doogie, a couple of average guys (albeit with magnificent beards). Tackling a different movie each week, they'll enlist the help of experts to help them answer the ultimate question: when would they die?
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Best Picture This

Mike Cavaliere & Brian McMillan

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Join Mike and Brian as they reevaluate the top films and Academy Awards nominees from 1999-2009 (plus a whole lot of bonuses), talk trivia and top fives, and address the big question: "Would you keep or kick the Academy's picks for Best Picture?" All that and more on Best Picture This -- where it's always Oscar season!
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Every object has a story to tell. But how can one mystery item lead us on a journey through history, people and places? In the English Heritage podcast, comedian and writer Amy Matthews brings you entertaining tales from unexpected places. Each week, we begin with a mystery item and with the help of English Heritage experts and special guests, Amy explores what our past can tell us about our present and perhaps our future. Follow us wherever you get your podcasts.
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The Gladiator Way

Dan "Nitro" Clark

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Hosted by Dan "Nitro" Clark, former American Gladiator, NFL player, bestselling author, speaker, fitness fanatic and heart attack survivor. The goal of The Gladiator Way is to share inspiring stories from the most brilliant minds in health, fitness, entrepreneurship, psychology, entertainment and spirituality to help you Commit, Crush, Conquer and "Nitro Up" your life to unleash your best and most authentic self. You'll love Dan's easygoing, conversational style as he digs in deep with guest ...
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DWMOD

M. R. Wilson

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Its Sports & Comedy with Gambling tips! with Mikey Wilson, Former Detroit Fire Fighter now Comedian/Writer living in Atlanta & Andy St. Clair Comedian/Writer Living in Los Angeles ...we're sports junkies
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History Extra podcast

Immediate Media

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The History Extra podcast brings you gripping stories from the past and fascinating historical conversations with the world's leading historical experts. History Extra is a free history podcast, with episodes released six times a week. Subscribe now for the real stories behind your favourite films, TV shows and period dramas, as well as compelling insights into lesser-known aspects of the past. We delve into global history stories spanning the ancient world right up to the modern day. You’ll ...
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Optional Opinions

KDB Productions

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Three friends who enjoy talking about movies - it started in college and is continuing through podcasting! We are by no means movie experts - this podcast is for your average joe movie watcher!
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Built Not Born

Joe Ciccarone

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Welcome to Built Not Born! The story of EVERYDAY PEOPLE creating REMARKABLE LIVES. Each week we bring a REMARKABLE story of an ordinary person that overcame the odds, fought through adversity and impacted the lives of countless people in their community. Subscribe and see why life is BUILT NOT BORN.
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Lorehaven Hearth

Seth Burnham

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A discussion between two Christian nerds about the nerdiest stuff we can think of including, D&D, SCI-FI, the superhero genre, etc. We try to incorporate humor, imaginative storytelling and a good ole fashion ribbing to make the listening experience a whole lot of fun!
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Jelly Trumpet

Jim Kinloch & Mr b

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Jelly Trumpet is the 'World's only comedy podcast about creativity.'Listen to the struggles of Jim, a struggling writer and Mr b, a musician, as they attempt to put a podcast together. Jelly Trumpet is full of tools and tips and really is a useful and insightful podcast about creativity. Give it a go eh?
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Marveling at Marvel's Marvels

Allen, Josef, and Jonathan

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Each week, Allen, Josef, and Jonathan discuss a comic book character (or team). Jonathan, a lifelong Marvel devotee, presents the character, their powers, and their history. Josef, who's only ever read one comic book and is significantly more grounded in reality, calls bull. And Allen, level headed voice of reason, mediates the mess. @MarvelMarveling
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Grace Summit Church

Grace Summit Church INC

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Welcome to Grace Summit Church’s Sunday Sermon podcasts—a space where we come together to grow in faith, deepen our understanding of God’s Word, and serve others following the example of Jesus. Join us each week as we explore Scripture and live out His teachings in our daily lives.
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AJ is joined by Asha, Mark and Martin to pick apart the festive celeb version of our favourite lycra-clad athletics-based show!Featuring:Viper’s Bedtime StoryA furry STD public information announcementGive Hammer a hot glue gun!Sam’s thirsty Gladiator collectionAJ’s report from Gladiators Live!Show Links:CBeebies Bedtime Stories https://www.bbc.co.…
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The Spartacus Rebellion is one of the most famous events in all of human history, told and retold time and again. But how and why did it happen, and who participated in it aside from Spartacus himself? Here we focus on Crixus, one of Spartacus's lieutenants, and what we can know about the life of an enslaved gladiator who had had enough. Become a m…
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Do you need a companion as you wash up after a big day of festivities? Here you go. What do YOU do with your left overs? Here at the GROGNARD files, we don’t like them going to waste. We like to splice them together to create a treat for Patreons. Given it is the season to be jolly, we are giving this edition Dirk’s Dossier in the main feed for you…
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With the scene set, it’s off to the races in 1980. The NASCAR Cup Series heads out to Riverside, California, to begin the season, and sophomore Dale Earnhardt is hoping to improve his road course performance. He will, in fact, finish runner-up to Darrell Waltrip, who, after a narrow loss in the 1979 points race, is regarded as a championship favori…
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Mikey sat down with Jim Starr After the dueling documentaries dropped simultaneously on #ESPN and #Netflix both had a completely different story to tell. Both documentaries are compared and explored through the eyes of a fan and a Gladiator on the inside#AmericanGladiators #documentaries #JimStarr #Laser #Gemini #Nitro #Turbo #Tower #Sky #ice #Lace…
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Have you ever wondered what it means to be a spiritual warrior in today's world? In Romans 13, Pastor Ben reveals how we're called to be "God's Gladiators," equipped for victory through Christ. Drawing powerful parallels between Roman soldiers and our spiritual battle, he unpacks how we must cast off darkness and put on the full armor of light. Thr…
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Recorded live in an actual Roman amphitheatre underneath the Guildhall Art Gallery in London, Mary and Charlotte uncover the (Roman) origins of one of the world’s great cities. London’s Roman amphitheatre may not be the Colosseum, but it’s thought it could hold up to 7,000 spectators, which is not nothing in the ancient world. London was founded so…
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How did a persecuted minority religion rise to be embraced and enforced by mighty Roman Emperors? Tristan Hughes is joined by Professor Peter Heather to chart the dramatic rise of Christianity, exploring how Emperors such as Constantine the Great were forced to hide their true religions and the suppression of paganism across the world. MORE Council…
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What does Austen’s later writing tell us about her changing ideas? And what factors contributed to her death? In this fourth and final episode of our series chronicling the novelist’s life and work, Dr Lizzie Rogers charts the last part of Austen’s story, and her enormous continuing influence. ––––– GO BEYOND THE PODCAST Want to go further into the…
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A prophetess who warned Oliver Cromwell against killing the king. A Yorkshire maidservant who gained an audience with the Ottoman Sultan. The religious tumult of the 17th century gave ordinary women opportunities to have their voices heard more than ever before. Speaking to Ellie Cawthorne, Dr Naomi Baker looks at several of these radical religious…
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Chaosium is celebrating 50 years since the company was founded by Greg Stafford. Their games have always been at the core of what we play, so it was great to have more time with returning guest, Rick Meints. Rick is the president of Chaosium, perhaps more importantly, he is the Head of the Department of Nostalgia, the custodian to the extensive, if…
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Two near-identical paintings. One great Dutch master. And a mystery that has spanned more than 350 years. In this episode of The English Heritage Podcast, Amy Matthews travels to Kenwood to explore “The Guitar Player”, Johannes Vermeer’s celebrated painting, and its striking counterpart from the Philadelphia Art Museum. Displayed side by side for t…
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Today we’re going back to the beginning – no Romans, Celts, Egyptians or Macedonians in sight. Billions of years of prehistory as we look at the emergence of life on Earth. From the rise of the earliest microscopic membranes to the arrival of the dinosaurs. Tristan Hughes is joined by Henry Gee to journey through several billion years of history; f…
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Was Richard Wagner a revolutionary artist who reshaped music forever, or an egotists mired in scandal, whose dangerous ideas were inseparable from the operas he created? How did the legendary worlds encapsulated in his bombastic music - featuring gods, heroes, and monsters - become entangled with politics and power? And, did Wagner inspire Hitler a…
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Since Instant Classics launched, we’ve loved getting your questions and ideas for topics. So for our New Year’s Day episode, Mary and Charlotte respond to some of those which have tickled their curiosity too. Where did the Romans stash their cash? What was a trip to the doctor like for women? Why do some people still try to speak (rather than just …
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AJ is joined by Asha, Mark and finally Martin once more (yay!) to pick apart the festive championship of the UK’s favourite task-based chaos gremlin show!Featuring:A Sam Campbell standup reviewMySpace username analysisA Teletubbies reboot ideaNa’vi logisticsBuy Ellie’s Strictly/Eurovision things! https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/totallyflagulousSupport…
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Alright Bet week 18 with special guest, bonus picker, and Fantasy football habitual brides maid "Listener Jeff" in the house to talk Lions and other nonsense.We're back at it this week and breaking down the whole week of #BowlGames for you to let you know who's sitting out or tranfering, which coaches have left etc. we were perfect with it last wee…
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It's the final week of #DWMODpod #Big6Picks for the 2025 football season and Dunbar Dicks is in the house, we're talking about the ups and downs of coaching around, the new show he's working on for the Super Bowl, the greatest third basemen ever, DK Metcalf, NFL championship weekend, the Jets are setting the bar, bad refereeing, league conspiracies…
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Built Not Born 2025 Wrap-Up | 100% Audience Growth, Lessons from My Dad & What's Coming in 2026 🎙️🔥 No interview this week. Just reflecting on an incredible year and looking ahead to what's next. What's Inside: Spotify stats: almost 100% audience growth and 30% follower increase The #1 most downloaded episode of the year (hint: AJ Brown made it hap…
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Why should you be careful about who's first through your door on New Year's Day? What led people to believe that newts and earwigs were responsible for their ailments? And why do sticks play such a key part in children's imaginations? Ceri Houlbrook and Owen Davies, co-authors of new book Folklore: A Journey through the Past and the Present, join M…
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Most of us chase goals — starting a business, running a marathon, getting a promotion — without ever asking: What are the actual odds this will work? My guest today says those odds aren’t just graspable — they’re hackable. Kyle Austin Young is a strategy consultant and the author of Success Is a Numbers Game. He argues that every goal comes with a …
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No team in NASCAR has achieved the same level of success as Hendrick Motorsports. In this DJD Classic, which originally aired 9/23/19, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his former boss, Rick Hendrick, sit down for an in-depth discussion about Rick's origins in motorsports, how he built up NASCAR's winningest team, and his plans for sustaining excellence in th…
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‘Evil genius’ is a phrase that could have been invented to describe Augustus, the first emperor of Rome. Augustus butchered his way to power in the chaos that followed Julius Caesar's assassination, and then showed the political cunning to remain there for four decades. In conversation with Spencer Mizen, Ed Watts – author of The Romans: A 2,000-Ye…
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What are the complex origins of Russia’s most renowned composer, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky? What inner conflicts and private contradictions lay behind his romantic music, and how did these struggles shape it? And, what dark secrets lie hidden beneath Tchaikovsky’s sweeping, lyrical melodies…? Join Tom and Dominic at the Royal Albert Hall, featuring …
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What do we know for certain about Old Norse ideas about masculinity and femininity, and can Viking Age mythology provide any answers? In conversation with James Osborne, Dr Jackson Crawford discusses the second edition of his translation of the Poetic Edda, and explores what can still be learned from the collection of Old Norse narrative poems that…
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In this uplifting Sunday‑morning message, Pastor Dan Prus opens with a light‑hearted joke before guiding us into a powerful meditation on Isaiah 66:1‑2: “…the one who is poor and contrite, who trembles at My word.” Using vivid travel memories from historic German churches, Dan shows that God isn’t looking for grand buildings but for hearts marked b…
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Think of the Ice Age and tales of ferocious sabre-toothed tigers and giant megafauna likely spring to mind - but what do we know about prehistoric human culture 25,000 years ago and how people survived a perilous landscape of marauding Woolly Mammoths, bitterly cold temperatures and primitive Stone Age tools? Tristan Hughes is joined by Cody Cassid…
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It was at Chawton House, a cottage in rural Hampshire, that Jane Austen experienced one of the most fruitful episodes of her writing career. In this third instalment of our four-part series charting the novelist's life and work, Dr Lizzie Rogers tells Lauren Good about this creative flourishing, and explores the popular works that Austen published …
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Through vivid storytelling and heartfelt illustration, the sermon challenges us to extend Christ‑like hospitality, trust God’s timing when doors seem closed, and recognize the Angel’s assurance that He is working behind the scenes. Takeaway – Even a “full inn” can become the setting for God’s greatest miracle. If you’re a volunteer in video product…
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Æthelstan was crowned in Kingston upon Thames 1100 years ago, in AD 925. He went on to extend his authority far beyond his initial powerbase of Wessex and Mercia to become the first king of England. David Musgrove talks to Professor David Woodman, author of The First King of England: Æthelstan and the Birth of a Kingdom, to hear why we should remem…
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Every December, the Ancient Romans took part in a festival of feasting, drinking, gift-giving and awkward office parties. So far, so Christmas. But, in this episode, Mary and Charlotte ask what really went on during the Roman festival of Saturnalia and whether the comparisons to Christmas really hold? As is so often the case, we discover a people a…
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Assassin’s Creed Odyssey immerses players in the mythology of Ancient Greece. In particular, they can walk in the footsteps of Theseus through the Labyrinth and come face to face with the mythical Minotaur. Commonly associated with the maze-like Knossos palace on Crete, how much of the myth is rooted in reality? Prof Nicoletta Momigliano guides Tri…
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Did the Christmas Truce - which saw a number of unofficial ceasefires between the combatants of the First World War, during the Christmas of 1914 - really occur, or was it a myth? What is the real story behind this legendary event? And, did German and British soldiers really play football across no-man's land? Join Dominic and Tom as they delve int…
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Terence was one of ancient Rome's most popular playwrights and a founder of Latin literature, read by schoolchildren for centuries to come. He had also been enslaved in his youth, and when we look closely, it turns out that early Roman writers were mostly outsiders just like Terence. Become a member now at www.patreon.com/cw/PastLivesMedia. You'll …
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We want to hear from you, Send us a Text The last episode of 2025 ends with a joyful game of True or False. In this episode, Jeff reads the statements while Neil and Scott must answer and defend their position. If they answer in a way Jeff doesn't like they could lose points, but if defended well and he may award bonus points. Who wins this wild ga…
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It’s one of the most romantic images of the First World War: British and German soldiers meeting in No Man’s Land on Christmas Day, 1914, for a spontaneous truce and a game of football. But did it actually happen? Historian Alex Churchill joins Rachel Dinning to discuss the famous event – and reveals what really happened in the trenches in December…
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