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After 1066: The Harrying of the North
9 September 2025Dr. Eleanor Janega unravels the blood-soaked aftermath of the Battle of Hastings and the Norman Conquest of England. Joined by Professor Levi...
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History's Worst F*ckboys: Raphael
9 September 2025The Renaissance is known for its heady combination of sex, art and exciting new ideas about the world.
Was Raphael, one of the superstar...
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How to Amend the Constitution
8 September 2025Why has it been so long since the US Constitution was amended? The incredible Jill Lepore joins Don to explore how the Constitution was designed...
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Who was the 'Man-Monster' Of New York?
8 September 2025On June 16, 1836, in New York City, Mary Jones stood in a courtroom that was a cauldron of hatred. Mary was African American and one of the first...
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Rise of the Habsburgs
8 September 2025In the first of a special four-part series on the Habsburgs, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb traces the unlikely rise of Europe’s most enduring...
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Herodotus
8 September 2025You’ve probably heard of Herodotus, and in Assassin’s Creed Odyssey you’ll have met the man himself. Variously called the Father of History...
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The Origins of The Troubles (Part 1)
7 September 2025From the late 1960s to 1998, Northern Ireland was gripped by "The Troubles" - three decades of bloodshed, resulting from competing visions for its...
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The Minoan Eruption: Bronze Age Cataclysm
7 September 2025More than 3,500 years ago, a massive volcanic eruption devastated Thera - modern day Santorini - engulfing the Bronze Age world in ash and fire....
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William Wallace, Scottish Rebel
5 September 2025Unmasking the Myth: The Real Story of William Wallace
Matt Lewis and Dr. Fiona Watson get to know the true life of William Wallace,...
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Alexander the Great's Mummy Issues: Olympias
5 September 2025They say behind every great man is a great woman. In this episode, we meet the woman behind Alexander the Great's success. From securing his...
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BONUS: Hear a chapter of Anthony's new book, Queer Georgians
5 September 2025Hear a chapter of Anthony's new book, Queer Georgians: A hidden history of lovers, lawbreakers and homemakers. It's out now!
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The Battle of Bannockburn
4 September 2025Scotland’s struggle for independence was marked by rebellion, betrayal, and remarkable victories. In this episode, we trace the story from...
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