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#565 | How I Make Podcast Episodes
Ever wondered how the (podcast) sausage is made?
In this slightly "meta" episode, I reveal the step-by-step process to make an episode of English Learning for Curious Minds.
Choosing podcast topi…
Published on 13 hours ago
#563 | The Curious Origins of The Nobel Prize
Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite, was shocked to read his own obituary branding him the "merchant of death."
While the story might not be entirely true, it pushed him to reconsider his legac…
Published on 2 weeks ago
#560 | What Makes An Italian?
In part one of a three-part mini-series on the theme of citizenship and identity, we'll ask ourselves, "What makes someone Italian?"
We'll explore the topic of citizenship and identity in Italy, an…
Published on 4 weeks ago
#558 | General Hannibal | Rome’s Greatest Enemy
Hannibal of Carthage, one of history's greatest military strategists, almost brought the Roman Republic to its knees.
As a boy, he swore eternal enmity against Rome, leading him to cross the Alps …
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
#555 | Mobutu Sese Seko | The King of the Kleptocrats
Meet Mobutu Sese Seko, the man who rose from a lowly army officer to become the autocratic ruler of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Wearing his signature leopard-skin hat, Mobutu rebranded t…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
#553 | A Short History Of The Minimum Wage
In this episode, we'll explore the complex world of minimum wage laws, from their surprising origins in Australia and New Zealand to modern debates around their effectiveness.
Do they protect the …
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
#550 | The Egyptian Revolution
In 2011, Egypt erupted in protest, toppling a 30-year regime.
What began as a grassroots movement against an autocratic leader turned into a complex struggle for democracy and power.
In this episode, …
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
#548 | The Salem Witch Trials
In this episode, we'll explore the eerie events of the Salem Witch Trials, a chilling tale of suspicion, fear, and injustice in 17th-century Massachusetts.
Discover how a village turned against its…
Published on 3 months ago
#545 | The Life of Lawrence of Arabia
In part one of this three-part mini-series, we'll explore the captivating life of T.E. Lawrence, the British archaeologist and army officer known as "Lawrence of Arabia."
Discover how he fought alo…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
#543 | From Temples to Duty-Free | The Ancient History of Modern Perfume
In this episode, we'll explore the fascinating history of perfume, tracing its journey from Ancient Mesopotamia to its artistic development in France.
We'll learn how scents have evolved from prac…
Published on 4 months ago