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Philip II of Spain, King of England
26 May 2025Philip II of Spain - the most powerful monarch of the early modern period - was married to Queen Mary Tudor from 1554 until her death in 1558. But...
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The Battle of Okinawa
25 May 2025Warning: this episode contains descriptions of violence against children and suicide.
The Battle of Okinawa was the final, climactic battle...
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Successors of Alexander the Great
25 May 2025What happened after Alexander the Great died?
On June 11, 323 BC, at just 32 years old, Alexander left an empire without a clear heir,...
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Richard III's Queen Anne Neville
23 May 2025Why do we know so little about Anne Neville, despite her significant role in history?
Anne Neville led a life shaped by power, tragedy, and...
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Victorian Beauty Standards
23 May 2025Why did Victorians value pale skin so highly? And how were black bodies viewed by Victorian society?
In this episode Kate is joined by...
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Captain Cook
22 May 2025Dan tells the extraordinary tale of Captain James Cook. Born a labourer's son, he would rise to become one of history's greatest explorers. He...
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Gerald Ford: The Unelected President
22 May 2025Gerald Ford is the only person to serve as president without being elected to either the presidency or the vice presidency. He was handed a...
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48:45
Dancing Plague of 1518
22 May 2025In 1518 one woman's mysterious dance sparked an uncontrollable epidemic, leading up to 400 people to dance wildly for weeks.
Professor...
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48:30
The Saxons
22 May 2025Saxon mercenaries, collapsing Roman order, and a new chapter for Britain. Tristan Hughes is joined by Dr Peter Heather to explore the mysterious...
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43:58
Final Days of Abraham Lincoln
22 May 2025One split second - and one individual - can upturn an entire nation.
This was definitely the case when John Wilkes Booth shot President...
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Mount Hiei: Home of Japan's Warrior Monks
20 May 2025Assassin's Creed: Shadows gives players the chance to visit the imperial capital of medieval Japan. But today, we're heading to a mountain lying...
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The Last Pagans
20 May 2025What really happened when the last pagans of medieval Europe were 'converted' to Christianity?
Dr. Eleanor Janega is joined by Dr. Francis...
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