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The Rise of the Roman Empire
4 June 2026How did a cluster of Iron Age huts grow into one of history's greatest civilisations?
In the first episode of our series on the Roman...
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Neanderthal Art
4 June 2026Fifty thousand years ago, Neanderthal artists in Ice Age Europe painted symbols and handprints deep inside caves, leaving behind some of the...
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Rise & Fall of James IV of Scotland
4 June 2026How did a teenage rebel become Scotland’s king, and rule a realm riven by feuds and shifting loyalties? James IV balanced chivalry, diplomacy,...
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Sex & Pleasure in the Ancient World
2 June 2026Sex in the distant past is often thought about with all the fun taken out of it.
Pleasure must have been a part of the sex lives of women...
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Seeking Sanctuary
2 June 2026Could a medieval church really protect a killer from the law?
From the 40-day asylum of parish churches to the more permanent protections...
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How 'New Amsterdam' Became 'New York'
1 June 2026Have you ever wondered how Harlem got its name? There are countless remnants of the Dutch colony on Manhattan island. But when did it end? And...
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The Great Fire of London
1 June 2026In the early hours of September 2, 1666, a small fire broke out on the ground floor of a baker's house in Pudding Lane. In five days, that small...
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Who tried to kill Queen Victoria?
1 June 2026Queen Victorian was an icon of Britain at the zenith of its power... but that didn't mean she was invulnerable to attack. In today’s episode,...
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True Crime: Medici Murder at the Louvre
1 June 2026**Warning: Contains graphic description of the mutilation of corpses**
In April 1617, Concino Concini, Marshal of France, was shot dead as...
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Spartacus
31 May 2026In 73 BC, a gladiator escaped slavery and launched a rebellion that shook the Roman Republic to its core. His name was Spartacus, and his...
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How to Get Cancelled in Hollywood's Golden Age
29 May 2026How do you not only lose your own reputation and career, but also tank the reputation and freedoms of your entire industry?
Today we’re...
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The First Troubadours
29 May 2026How could a love song become a political weapon? How were scandals, wars and crusades turned into some of the most influential poetry ever...
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