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England: Beef and Liberty
Episode 286
England: Roast Beef and Liberty
While it has now been dethroned by the mighty Tikka Masala and the moreish fish and chips, Britain's most iconic dish…
3 years, 8 months ago
Canada: Beaver Wars
Episode 285
Canada: Beaver Wars
Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss the illustrious history of the beaver. This story intertwines these small bundles of fur with…
3 years, 8 months ago
Denmark: The Great Escape
Episode 284
Denmark: The Great Escape
In today's episode, Tom and Dominic look at the story of how the vast majority of Denmark's Jewish population survived the S…
3 years, 8 months ago
Ecuador: Darwin's Adventure to the Galapagos
Episode 283
Ecuador: Darwin's Adventure to the Galapagos
Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss Charles Darwin's time in Ecuador, where his observation of Finches, …
3 years, 8 months ago
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, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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, 8 months ago