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Revolutionary Paris In Assassin's Creed Unity
20 October 2025Assassin’s Creed Unity offers a stunning recreation of 18th century Paris, which in modern times is the home of Ubisoft. How did this setting...
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Richard II vs Henry IV
19 October 2025Today, we dive into the dramatic tale of two men whose rivalry changed the course of English history. We unravel the complex relationship between...
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Marcus Aurelius: The Philosopher Emperor
19 October 2025He's known as Rome’s philosopher-emperor and faced plague, rebellion and war in the East. Yet Marcus Aurelius ruled with a pen as much as a...
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Ragnarok & The End of the World
17 October 2025It's time. Winter has come, and the giant wolf has swallowed the sun.
Today, Matt Lewis holds our hand as we experience the end of the...
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Wife-Swapping Magician of the Tudor Court
17 October 2025The 16th century was a dangerous time to be talking about magic and hidden forces, so how did John Dee end up being invited into Elizabeth I's...
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How Did the Industrial Revolution Change the World?
16 October 2025Was the Industrial Revolution the most important event in human history? Dan is joined by economist and journalist Duncan Weldon to explore why...
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What If There Were No CIA?
16 October 2025The Agency. The Company. Langley.
Without the Central Intelligence Agency, would we talk about conspiracy theories as much as we do? Who...
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The Sons of Attila the Hun
16 October 2025The year is 453 AD. The most feared warlord in Europe - Attila the Hun - lies dead on his wedding night. But what happened next plunged his vast...
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Ballads of Magic & Mystery
16 October 2025Songs have always carried stories of love, loss, rebellion and hope. Professor Suzannah Lipscomb is joined by author Amy Jeffs, illustrator Gwen...
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Day in the life of a Black Death Rat
16 October 2025What did Medieval people think about rats? Did they have any idea that they were the cause of the Black Death? How did they use charms and poisons...
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The Germans Who Rebelled Against the Nazis
14 October 2025Today, we journey back to Berlin in the summer of 1943, where a clandestine gathering of Germany’s elite quietly plots to resist Hitler’s...
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How to Reach Valhalla
14 October 2025Gone Medieval is embarking on an epic journey through Norse Mythology; from the first creation myth to Ragnarok, Matt Lewis and Dr. Eleanor Janega...
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