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Morocco: The Rif War
Episode 282
Morocco: The Rif War
In today's episode, Tom and Dominic discuss the Rif War, predecessor to the Spanish Civil War, set in 1920s Morocco, featuring Fr…
3 years, 3 months ago
Spain: The Caliphate of Córdoba
Episode 281
Today, Tom and Dominic are in Islamic Spain discussing Roman conquests, melancholy Emirs and vibrant harems... Don't miss the extraordinary story of …
3 years, 3 months ago
Serbia: The Birthplace of Civilisation
Episode 280
A little known story. Serbia, the home to one of the first great civilisations. They had the first written scripts, they smelted copper before anyone…
3 years, 3 months ago
Cameroon: The Slave General of Peter the Great
Episode 279
In today’s World Cup special on Cameroon, Tom and Dominic tell the fascinating story of “probably the most famous Cameroonian to become a Russian Gen…
3 years, 4 months ago
France: The Mystery of Le Prince
Episode 278
In today's episode, Tom and Dominic explore the origins of the motion-picture camera, a device invented by "gentle giant" Louis Le Prince, who's œuvr…
3 years, 4 months ago
Japan: Samurai and Shoguns
Episode 277
In today's episode, Tom and Dominic discuss the history of Japan through six characters, with leading cultural historian of Japan, Chris Harding, as …
3 years, 4 months ago
Netherlands: The Maid of Holland
Episode 276
Join Tom and Dominic as, for the first time ever, they dip their toes into the Dutch republic. They discuss the Maid of Holland, who as both a warrio…
3 years, 4 months ago
Argentina: The Welsh Colony
Episode 275
Why are there Welsh speakers born in Argentina? Join Tom and Dominic to understand the fascinating and unlikely story of a Welsh colony in the Southe…
3 years, 4 months ago
Switzerland: Calvin's Cancel Culture
Episode 274
Today, Tom and Dominic are in 16th century Calvinist Geneva, where Michael Servetus is being condemned for heresy. Execution, imprisonment, treachery…
3 years, 4 months ago
Portugal: The Carnation Revolution
Episode 273
In today's World Cup episode, Tom and Dominic return to the history of Portugal to discuss military coups, defence of dictatorship, Castro in Cuba, a…
3 years, 4 months ago