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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, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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, 8 months ago
Senegal: The Door of No Return
Episode 272
In today's episode, Tom and Dominic discuss the Senegalese island of Gorée, and its complex relationship with the transatlantic slave trade. They loo…
3 years, 8 months ago
Belgium: History's Greatest Artist
Episode 271
Who is the greatest artist of all time? Join Tom and Dominic as Belgian historian Bart van Loo puts forward the case for the hyper-realistic and high…
3 years, 8 months ago
Poland: Copernicus, the Dragon and the Salt Mine
Episode 270
Join Tom and Dominic as they explore the seven wonders of Poland. Hear all about Krakus the dragon-slayer, the Wieliczka Salt Mine, "Kaiser soup", th…
3 years, 9 months ago
Ghana: The Ashanti Empire
Episode 269
On today's World Cup episode, Tom and Dominic discuss the Ashanti Empire.
Tune in to hear about the Anglo-Ashanti wars, the Golden Stool, the role of …
3 years, 9 months ago
Brazil: The Last Emperor
Episode 268
As promised during the Portugal mini-series, Tom and Dominic are returning to Brazil to discuss its history post-independence. This episode will focu…
3 years, 9 months ago
Wales: The Roar of the Red Dragon
Episode 267
What are the origins of Wales? And how do the Welsh define themselves against Englishness? As England play Wales in the World Cup today, Tom and Domi…
3 years, 9 months ago