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Monarchy Podcasts
This my re-telling of the story of England. I aim to be honest, and rigorous - but always loving of my country's history. It is a regular, chronological podcast, starting from the end of Roman Britain. There are as many of the great events I can squeeze in, of course, but I also try to keep an eye on how people lived, their language, what was important to them, the forces that shaped their lives and destinies, that sort of thing. To listen free of adverts, support the podcast, access a libra ...
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Footnoting History is a bi-weekly podcast series dedicated to overlooked, popularly unknown, and exciting stories plucked from the footnotes of history. For further reading suggestions, information about our hosts, our complete episode archive, and more visit us at FootnotingHistory.com!
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French history podcast, by a Frenchman. Learn all about France's history: Charlemagne, The Hundred Years’ War, Jeanne d’Arc, New France, Louis XIV, the Révolution, Napoléon and much more! Artwork by Lucia Ceta.
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Weekly podcast, British History: Royals, Rebels, and Romantics, available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you find your podcasts. Meet famous and infamous characters, walk with playwrights and peasants, and wander through castles and cathedrals. New episodes every Wednesday. Have a question about British history, something you’ve always wanted to know? Just ask! Let’s explore history together.
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Charlie Higson's History of the Monarchy. In each new weekly episode, Charlie and his friendly experts....(ie REAL historians)...learn all about one of our Kings or Queens and ask searching questions like: Were they any good? What did they actually do? Why did so many die from an exploding stomach? It's the story of families at war....literally! New episodes every Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Contributor Podcast: Media Monarchy Sat, 16 Apr 2022 10:13:23 PDT
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Why are ancient war drums so important? The history of the Warring Night Marchers. Who are the Polynesians and how do they fit into modern culture? The past as it was handed down from Royal Kings and Queens to their current caretakers and offspring. The stories of one line of the Ali'is, the oldest living Monarchy of one of the biggest kingdoms in the world, Polynesia. Narrated and told by a Royal Princess of the Polynesian Monarchy. Promo music was provided by Siva Pacifica, Last Voices, "J ...
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Scott Bryan, Hayley Campbell and Naga Munchetty take you through the best (and worst) new TV and streaming shows.
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Amanpour is CNN International's flagship global affairs interview program hosted by Chief International Correspondent Christiane Amanpour.
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From Republic, campaigning for a democratic alternative to the British monarchy. Hear great conversations, updates and learn loads about the madness of the British monarchy.
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Two Brits (more specifically Englishmen) now living in America discuss the nuances of two nations seperated by the Atlantic Ocean. There is no limit to the nature of the subjects that are up for discussion. Culture, food, sports, travel, beer, monarchy, politics, language, plus tons more, will be debated and analyzed (aka. analysed). Fasten your seat belts, be tolerant, understanding, and have a laugh or two or three. The added benefit of listening to this podcast for our American friends is ...
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Emily Maitlis, Jon Sopel and Lewis Goodall – three of the UK’s top journalists – host an award-winning daily news podcast: The News Agents. They’re not just here to tell you what's happening, but why. Expect astute analysis and explanation of the day's news – and a healthy dose of scepticism and the ability to laugh at it all when needed. Episodes are available every weekday afternoon. You can listen to The News Agents on Alexa, just say "Alexa ask Global Player to play The News Agents" The ...
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This podcast is connected to the Royal Studies Network and the Royal Studies Journal and covers topics related to monarchical history as well as featuring new research and publications in the field of royal studies. Join us for interviews, roundtable discussions and more covering all things royal studies and highlighting the latest and greatest in the field! The views, information or opinions expressed on the podcast, by the hosts and/or guest contributors are solely the views of the individ ...
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Ian Hislop and Private Eye magazine venture into the world of audio with Page 94, hosted by Andrew Hunter Murray. Available from Private Eye at www.private-eye.co.uk as well as on Apple, YouTube, Spotify, Amazon and many other audio platforms.
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This book is a systematic treatment of the historic transformation of the West from limited monarchy to unlimited democracy. Revisionist in nature, it reaches the conclusion that monarchy, with all its failings, is a lesser evil than mass democracy, but outlines deficiencies in both as systems of guarding liberty. Narrated by Paul Strikwerda. © 2001 Taylor and Francis, published 2017 by Routledge, an imprint of the Taylor and Francis Group.
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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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Welcome to Boring History to Sleep — the only show where falling asleep in the middle is not only allowed… it’s encouraged. Each episode takes you on a slow, uneventful stroll through the most yawn-worthy corners of the past: treaties nobody remembers, kings who ruled for three weeks, and revolutions that never really got started. Delivered in the softest, most sleep-inducing voice we could find, this show is like warm milk with a side of ancient trivia. Perfect for insomniacs, history nerds ...
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This 12 part audio series tells the story of Queen Elizabeth II entering a futuristic hellscape and fighting for justice in the covid-apocalypse. From award-winning visual Artist Alexander Augustus, serialised in galleries across Europe and Asia.
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Is the monarchy in peril? Join Emeritus Professor Robert Aldrich, and Associate Professor Cindy McCreery - both from the University of Sydney - on this 8-episode podcast series about monarchy. With the help of expert guests, the series will examine challenges faced by monarchies in modern history – such as revolution, assassination, and scandal – and why some monarchies have survived, and others have disappeared. The series is from the University of Sydney, School of Humanities and is produc ...
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DJ Bernie Ess & Monarchy Sounds presents THE TALKING DRUMS PODCAST. This podcast features guest interviews, talk shows, Countdown of the top 20 songs and the dopest dj mixes FOR ALL INQUIRES EMAIL: [email protected]
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Join royal biographer Robert Hardman and royal commentator and historian Wesley Kerr OBE for Tea at the Palace, a new podcast that takes you behind the stories about the British monarchy.
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The British monarchy presents a paradox. It is one of the most stable institutions in history. Yet it has rarely been free from crisis. Royal Revolutions explores crucial moments of trial, tension and change in British Royal history. The first season is devoted to Britain's most recent Royal Revolution - the Abdication crisis of 1936.
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In a fantastic world not too far ahead of us, Victorian sensibilities have brought back the monarchy, with a caste system that is lethally enforced. Dizzy is a con man, a commoner who makes his living impersonating the nobility. But one wrong turn leaves him trapped in the most dangerous place of all, the palace of the king. Invito Rex is the futuristic steampunk sequel to "The Hidden Institute".
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Learn Ukrainian easily by listening to interesting stories. Welcome language enthusiasts to my podcast. Don't worry if you never learned Ukrainian before. You will understand me if you speak another Slavic language. Contact me at Instagram @slowukrainian
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Historian Gareth Russell's weekly podcast with demented and delightful stories from the past
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Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic are three American peasants who know nothing of royal life, but through weekly recaps of the critically acclaimed Netflix series The Crown maybe, just maybe, they might pick up a thing or two. It also bears mentioning that these plebs have no intention of digging any deeper into the history of the monarchy than what The Crown portrays, so no spoilers or fact checking please. This is an unofficial, unaffiliated podcast, and all views and opinions ...
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1 Samuel ushers in the monarchy as Samuel appoints Israel’s first king. Samuel was a prophet and judge over Israel. This book vividly brings forth the Sovereignty of Yahweh over all nations. This book focuses on the Davidic Covenant which points to Christ the true King of Israel.
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Hello! This is my first attempt at a podcast and I’d appreciate it if you’d listen. Anyway: Ever get stagespiked? Did you lose the turf war in Splatoon? Did your m o n k e get his bananas stolen by a slightly more than-usual sentient crocodile who has claimed monarchy of a kingdom? Did Die-vine Garden make you rage? Instead of throwing your controller at a wall listen to this podcast! ...And then throw your controller at a wall
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Fresh Local News For Red Hook & Rhinebeck
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The Morning Edition (formerly Please Explain) brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.
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The newest sermons from Mt. Zion Baptist Missions Philippines on SermonAudio.
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Talking about popular conceptions of the Middle Ages and their historical realities. Join Richard Abels to learn about Vikings, knights and chivalry, movies set in the Middle Ages, and much more about the medieval world.
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If you are looking to increase your self love, confidence & self esteem then the The Confidence AND Self Esteem Podcast .com is for you. A mixture of stories, motivational talks and practical advice hosted by James Blundell. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/confidence-self-esteem-podcast--3128218/support.
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Queen Elizabeth II died on September 8th at the age of 96 years old, months after her Platinum Jubilee, her 70th year as the Queen of the United Kingdom. As the world remembers the longest-reigning monarch, her eldest son Prince Charles is now KING Charles III. It’s the moment he was born destined for – and at 73, he’s been waiting a long time. As one era closes, another one begins. Can Prince Charles fill his mother’s shoes? Will the people accept him as king? Is there even a place for mona ...
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A Catholic Life seeks the preservation of authentic traditional Catholicism, as practiced before the Second Vatican Council. The focus of this podcast will be directed toward the Traditional Catholic Mass, Traditional Fasting and Abstinence, the Breviary, Prayers and Devotions, and Unwaveringly Traditional Catholic Catechesis. Episodes will typically be released each Sunday.
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Join broadcaster Iain Dale and historian Dr Tessa Dunlop as they take a fresh look at the biggest news of the week - through the lens of history. Because nothing is ever truly new, and history has a habit of repeating itself. With wit, insight, and the occasional good-natured row, Iain and Tessa explore how today’s headlines echo the past, unearthing fascinating stories and unexpected parallels. Expect sharp analysis, engaging debate, and plenty of laughs along the way. Subscribe now on Glob ...
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When America faced its ultimate crisis, the second civil war, a leader emerged that unified the fractured country. However, in order to reunite all the warring states, he had to restructure the government and restore order. In doing so, the country changed from a democracy to a monarchy. Reluctantly, General Asilas Roman became America's first king. This is the story of King Asilas, an American patriot who became the center of the country's most definitive time in history and the people he t ...
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Alestes likes to keep her head down while she works as a merchant, couriering deliveries and carrying travelers to destinations across the seas. Only as her travelers gradually become permanent crewmates, she realises her ship has become a floating museum, laboratory, vault of repatriated ‘treasures’, and a chef’s kitchen. After spending most of her life with the understanding that nothing changes, no matter how hard you fight, Alestes is faced with a choice: Will she use her new network of ...
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To commemorate the crowning of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, Royal commentator James Taylor joins Royal History Geeks creator, Gareth Streeter to explore some of the most dramatic moments from historic coronations. From Henry VII's desire to cut the role of Queen Consort from his crowning, to Henry VIII's desire to write it back in for his ceremony, we explore the significance of coronations to the early Tudor monarchy. We then fast forward to the nineteenth century and discuss the dra ...
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This podcast is and isn't a lot of things. It isn't the funniest podcast out there, or the best edited one, or one with a podcaster with the voice of an angel. But it is the result of a lot of work and research and I hope you enjoy it. Each week we take a different concept in political theory (free speech, campaign spending, right to bear arms, etc.) and look at its history and evolution in society and then we break apart the various issues and debates surrounding it. Lastly, we'll look at w ...
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The Royal History Geeks team create a range of podcast series. This is where we place them all up, in broadcast date order. We also publish a one-off episodes that fit anywhere else here.
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Best of 2025: Is Prince Andrew an existential crisis for the monarchy?
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25:02We’re bringing you the best episodes of 2025 before your Morning Edition team returns mid-January. Today, we return to an episode recorded in October with senior columnist Jacqueline Maley, when more torrid tales emerged of the former prince, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, and his connection to sex offender and disgraced financier, Jeffrey Epstein. Wh…
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1 Samuel 8:10-22 - Israel's Demand for a King (part 3) - From Theocracy to Monarchy
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“Everything’s Fine” and the #BestOf2025 ♬
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6:01:04“Well it’s a heavy crown, but it don’t get me down” on Media Monarchy’s year-end mixtape: “Everything’s Fine” and the #BestOf2025! ♬By Media Monarchy
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Luciana M. Monarchi, Beloved Grandmother, Dies at 82
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1:53Luciana “Lucy” Monarchi, a longtime Red Hook resident, died at her home on Dec. 9, 2025. Born on July 31, 1943, in Montesecco, Italy, Lucy immigrated to the U.S. aboard the ship Cristoforo Colombo at age 10, speaking only Italian. By age 11, she was fluent in English. She became a naturalized citizen and lived in Jessup, PA, until she was 21. Lucy …
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It has been a year like no other for two of Britain's best-known institutions. The BBC, the country's independent public broadcaster, has found its editorial integrity in question, and has been forced to defend its practices on multiple occasions. The British monarchy too, is under greater scrutiny than perhaps ever before. David Dimbleby is a vete…
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In this special Q&A edition of the podcast, Iain and Tessa discuss who will be the PM in a year's time, whether there's public support for the Monarchy, stocking filler books from the worlds of politics and history - and more!
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Boring History For Sleep | The Celts 🕯️⚔️ Europe’s Mysterious Dark Age Masters & Their Lost Treasures
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3:58:45🌫️⚔️ Long before castles, kings, and written history, the Celts ruled much of Europe — without leaving behind clear records of who they were or where they went. Their warriors terrified Rome, their art shimmered with gold and spirals, and their treasures vanished into bogs, rivers, and legend. What remains is a shadowy civilization remembered throu…
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In this special festive episode we recorded earlier, Iain and Tessa give out some fabulous festive awards! There's also discussion about the history of the humble Christmas cracker... and the A11 (stick with it)!
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Best of 2025: A Labor 'landslide' and disaster for Dutton
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25:22Hi and Merry Christmas! Your Inside Politics team is on a little hiatus over summer before we return at the end of January. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy some of our favourite episodes of the year, starting with a trip down memory lane to election night with our former chief political correspondent David Crowe before he passed the baton to BFF…
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2025 Awards: Rising stars, resignations, and the moments that defined the year
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31:41It was a year of White House stand-offs, viral kiss cams, shock resignations, and the rise of the far right. From rising stars to jaw dropping moments, we look back at the defining stories of 2025 and hand out awards to the moments that shaped the year. The News Agents is brought to you by HSBC UK - https://www.hsbc.co.uk/…
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Boring History For Sleep | How Victorian Junk Food Destroyed Millions of Lives 🍬💀
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3:49:54🕯️🍭 Victorian Britain loved progress — and it loved cheap food even more. Sugar-filled sweets, toxic candies, chalked bread, and chemically enhanced snacks flooded the streets, feeding factory workers and children with food that looked delicious but slowly poisoned them. Long before nutrition labels and safety laws, “junk food” was colorful, addict…
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Best of 2025: Is this the beginning of the end of the American empire?
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17:23We’re bringing you the best episodes of 2025 before your Morning Edition team returns mid-January. It was another big year for the human headline that was U.S President Donald Trump, and political and international editor Peter Hartcher was an essential listen each week on our podcast as we tried to make sense of it all. This episode was recorded i…
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Christmas Special: How the French stole Christmas with History Dispatches
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55:56I joined the team at History Dispatches for a fun Christmas special. Together, we explore the Revolution’s fraught relationship with the Catholic Church, and how festive cheer was targeted during the dechristianisation campaign of 1793. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Revolutionary France Tour - Join Me In Paris in May 2026! Book Now. Places …
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If your plate looks like a natural disaster...your mood might too so eat clean, feel fierce. The War Drums of a Makua is produced by Savage Music Studios and sponsored by South Pacific Health at www.southpachealth.com and by LifeXtend Unlimited at lifextendunlimited.com.By Fiatagata Fonotimoana Afualo Nofoatolu Tauali'i
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Boring History For Sleep | The Pirate Golden Age: Rum, Gold & Bad Decisions 🏴☠️🍺
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3:52:10🏴☠️🌊 Between the late 1600s and early 1700s, pirates briefly turned the oceans into lawless highways of ambition, desperation, and stolen gold. Life aboard a pirate ship promised freedom from kings and taxes—but delivered hunger, disease, violence, and a very short life expectancy. Close your eyes and drift across moonlit seas, creaking decks, and…
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Introducing: What's Your Problem - What's Your Problem With Nick Abbot and Carol McGiffin
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46:53We're giving you a Christmas treat! If you love Where Politics Meets History, we think you'll love What's Your Problem with Nick Abbot and Carol McGiffin. In this podcast, Nick and Carol try to solve your issues. If they fail, it's Nick and Carol's fault - it's probably down to the EU or something. (Happiness not guaranteed, terms and conditions ap…
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Peacemaker: U Thant and the Turbulent 60s
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57:23First: U Thant led the UN during a golden era of diplomacy. What can we learn from him today? Christiane speaks with Thant's grandson, historian Thant Myint-U, about his new book, "Peacemaker." Plus: In this age of disinformation, the legendary filmmaker Werner Herzog tells Christiane why we must never stop fighting for the truth. And: Booker Prize…
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Best of 2025: The sentencing of mushroom cook Erin Patterson
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25:35We’re bringing you the best episodes of 2025 before your Morning Edition team returns mid-January. Well, the mushroom murders was the criminal case of the year and in this episode, we take you inside the court on the day Erin Patterson was sentenced to life imprisonment. Patterson received a triple-murder conviction for the now infamous lunch of be…
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Q&A: The case for Keir, 2026 elections, and is Britain ungovernable?
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43:44It's the final Q&A edition of 2025 and Jon and Lewis answer your questions - including the elections to look out for next year, whether algorithms are making the UK impossible to lead, plus - is there actually a decent case to be made in the defence of Keir Starmer? The News Agents is brought to you by HSBC UK - https://www.hsbc.co.uk/…
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One of the most glamorous, important, and fascinating queens in the histories of the British monarchies, Anna of Denmark led a life every bit as dramatic as the era in which she lived.
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In this episode Alice Loxton joins Charlie Higson to talk about her new book, ‘Eleanor’. In 1290, England mourned the death of a queen, Eleanor of Castile, beloved wife of King Edward I, the warrior king. Her body was carried on a 200-mile journey from Lincoln to London, a solemn procession that would become immortalized in stone. To mark the place…
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Boring History For Sleep | Love, Power & Execution: Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn 💔🪓
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3:55:13👑🕯️ Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn’s story is often told as romance — but the reality was ambition, fear, and brutal Tudor politics. Their relationship reshaped England, broke with Rome, and ended in betrayal and blood. Tonight, drift into candlelit palaces and whispered accusations, where love was dangerous and power was never enough. 👉 Boring History…
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Three Accounts of A Pilgrimage To Egypt and the Holy Land in 1384-5
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1:06:01Send us a text In the year 1384 a company of six wealthy merchants from Florence, each accompanied by a servant, went on a ten-month long pilgrimage to Mameluke Egypt, Palestine, and Syria. Upon returning to Florence, three of them--Leonardo Frescobaldi, Giorgio Gucci, and Simone Sigoli--wrote narratives of the journey. Although there are hundreds …
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Iain and Tessa are back together the day after Tessa's Christmas party at her (very tall) house! They discuss the big political and news events from history which have fallen around Christmas, comparisons between Trump and Nixon - and what happened to the bottle of champagne Iain bought Tessa for Christmas... Send your questions and voice notes to …
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50 years ago, Iceland's women went on strike. It's not the most gender-equal country on earth. A new documentary, "The Day Iceland Stood Still," tells that historic society. Christiane speaks to their president and the film's director. Also on today's show: Former CNN Cairo bureau chief Gayle Young; tech activist Cory Doctorow Learn more about your…
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Must Watch Christmas Special with stars Russell Tovey and Danielle Galligan
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1:10:11Scott and Hayley count down their top 5 TV shows each to watch over the festive period. From 'The Lowdown' on Disney +, to 'The Night Manager' on BBC One and 'The Great Festive Bake Off' on Channel 4, they guide you through the series worth binging and those to avoid! They also talk to Russell Tovey, the star of the BBC Doctor Who spin-off The War …
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The Turning Point USA conference in Phoenix was supposed to be a tribute to the work and legacy of Charlie Kirk, the influential conservative influencer who was assassinated in September. But it turned into something very different. Over the course of the weekend, it emerged that a struggle for very the heart and soul of the MAGA movement was playi…
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In this episode, we walk the rhythm between punishment and restoration, exploring how Polynesian justice was never about shame—it was about ceremony. Chiefs and kahuna enforced law through ritual, not isolation. We trace the sacred use of plant-based medicines like ʻawa, the layered leadership of ali‘i, and the healing protocols that treated illnes…
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Boring History For Sleep | The Secret of the Minoans 🏺🌊 (Europe’s First Lost Civilization)
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4:03:13🏺🌊 Long before classical Greece, the Minoans ruled the seas from their palaces on Crete — building cities without walls, worshipping strange gods, and leaving behind symbols no one can fully read. They vanished without a clear ending, leaving only frescoes, ruins, and questions buried beneath ash, myth, and the sea. Tonight, close your eyes and dri…
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Hi, it’s Samantha Selinger-Morris here, the host of The Morning Edition. We’re bringing you the best episodes of 2025 before your Morning Edition team returns mid-January. This one is about Belle Gibson. One of the original wellness influencers, Gibson claimed to have healed herself from terminal cancer through healthy eating. The problem was, she …
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Titus 1:10-13 - The False Teachers in Crete
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It is possible that Charles and his Privy Council didn't necessarily want war - certainly Clarendon did not; but they were prepared to rattle the sabre and man the brink to try and force trade consessions which some unprovoked acts of agression.But they allowed themselves to be diplomatically isolated, and Johan de Witt was not scared - he had the …
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Boring History For Sleep | The Drug That Turned Victorian Women Into Maniacs💊👒
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3:55:20💊🕯️ In Victorian England, the perfect lady wore silk, smiled politely… and was quietly medicated into oblivion. Laudanum and other “miracle cures” were prescribed for nerves, boredom, sadness, ambition, and basically existing as a woman — turning parlors into pharmacies and tea time into chemical roulette. What society called “hysteria,” doctors tr…
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