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King Herod
22 December 2025Appointed by the Romans as king of Judaea, King Herod's reign was defined by great architectural projects and canny diplomacy. But he could also...
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Did Oliver Cromwell Ban Christmas?
22 December 2025In 1647 Christmas vanished by the decree of the Puritans who ruled Britain. But not everyone complied. Families lit candles behind closed doors,...
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Dark Truth About Sweeney Todd
22 December 2025Sweeney Todd - the demon barber of Fleet Street who beheads people and then sends their bodies through a trapdoor to be made into pies. It's just...
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The Ancient Open-Air Library of Jabal Ikmah
22 December 2025Assassin's Creed Mirage: Valley of Memory transports players to the medieval Abbasid caliphate. One place in particular that is recreated in the...
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Emperor Diocletian and the Great Persecution
21 December 2025How did a humble Balkan soldier ascend to the heights of Roman power?
Tristan Hughes is joined by Dr. David Gwynn to explore the tumultuous...
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Lady Godiva
19 December 2025Did Lady Godiva ride naked through Coventry?
Matt Lewis welcomes Annie Whitehead to delve into the legendary tale of Lady Godiva, uncovering...
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Who Was The Virgin Mary?
19 December 2025Despite virginity being a myth, why has Mary’s virginity been considered so important?
What does this tell us about the relationship...
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The Boston Tea Party
18 December 2025Today we're delving into our back catalogue and revisiting the topic of the Boston Tea Party...
On December 16th 1773, Bostonian colonists...
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A History of Christmas Food
18 December 2025Porpoises, beaver tails, boar's head and puffins were just some of the exquisite dishes on medieval tables during the festive season. In this...
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Paestum: Ancient Greeks in Italy
18 December 2025The story of ancient Italy is so much more than just Rome. In this special episode, we're shining a light on the extraordinary site of Paestum in...
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From Succession to Codpieces: Your Tudor Questions Answered
18 December 2025In this special episode, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb fields questions about the Tudors and their time that have all been suggested by...
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The Most Notorious Viking Raid
18 December 2025The Viking attack on the monastery at Lindisfarne, a remote tidal island in North East England, sent psychological and cultural shockwaves through...
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