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The Last Roman Emperors
15 May 2025No grand battle. No final blaze of glory. In 476 AD, the Western Roman Empire collapsed not with a roar, but with a quiet abdication. A boy...
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The Dark Side of Ancient Egypt
15 May 2025When people talk about Ancient Egypt, they often focus on the amazing pyramids, mummies, and the advanced civilisation.
At After Dark, we...
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The Glorious Revolution
13 May 2025In this episode we hear all about the Glorious Revolution, a pivotal moment in British history that saw the overthrow of King James II and the...
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Ivar the Boneless
13 May 2025Ivar the Boneless is renowned as a fearsome Norse leader who invaded England and Ireland. But beyond the myth-making, who was Ivar really? Was he...
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The Dandy: Dressing in Defiance
13 May 2025He cuts a fine figure, walking down the street. Whether it's a bow tie and a sharp suit, perfectly curated clashing colours, or a moustache with...
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Young Elizabeth I
12 May 2025Before she became Queen Elizabeth I, Elizabeth Tudor was surrounded by scandal, suspicion and deadly intrigue. Born to Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII,...
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Lost Colony of Roanoke: Mystery of Virginia Dare
12 May 2025WTF happened to Virginia Dare, America's first English child? How did her and her mother's legend grow over time? Did mysterious carvings found on...
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Sparta vs Athens: The Peloponnesian War
12 May 2025Assassin's Creed Odyssey puts us at the heart of the expansive conflict that occurred when Athens went to war with Sparta: the Peloponnesian War....
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The Siege of Vienna
11 May 2025In the summer of 1683, Vienna was under siege. A vast Ottoman army surrounded the city, poised to breach the walls and clear the way for Ottoman...
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Did Plague Destroy the Roman Empire?
11 May 2025War, invasion, civil unrest… or plague? Could a series of deadly pandemics have helped bring down the mighty Roman Empire?
In the third...
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Medieval Guide to Magic
9 May 2025What did medieval minds truly believe about the cosmos, demons, and the hidden forces of the universe? Could ancient manuscripts still hold...
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What Made You Ugly In Medieval Times?
9 May 2025Beauty fads come and go - remember super low-rise jeans in the 90s? IYKYK.
What was considered cool and beautiful in the medieval period?...
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