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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
South Korea: The Riddle of Hwang Jini
Episode 266
Join Tom and Dominic on their journey to the 16th century Korean peninsula, as they discuss Hwang Jini - a gisaeng, poet, and entertainer - and her e…
3 years, 9 months ago
Saudi Arabia: The Mystery of the Kaaba
Episode 265
Join Tom and Dominic for their World Cup episode on Saudi Arabia, where they discuss 'the most famous structure in global Islam' - the Kaaba in Mecca…
3 years, 9 months ago
Mexico: Day of the Dead
Episode 264
On the Day of the Dead you eat pan de muerto and exchange calaveras with your friends. This celebration is often claimed to have its roots in ancient…
3 years, 9 months ago
USA vs England: The 200-Year Rivalry
Episode 263
In today's World Cup special, Anglo-American relations are at their most tense, as the USA and England take to the football/soccer pitch.
Join Tom and…
3 years, 9 months ago
Tunisia: Dido of Carthage
Episode 262
Join Tom and Dominic as they tell the story of the tragic heroine of Virgil’s Aeneid - Dido of Carthage. Listen as they discuss the origins of Cartha…
3 years, 9 months ago
Uruguay: The Tupamaros
Episode 261
In 1963, with the influence of the Cuban Revolution strong in South America, the left wing guerrilla group the Tupamaros emerged. Listen to tales of …
3 years, 9 months ago
Croatia: The Man Who Saved The Roman Empire
Episode 260
"In conditions of chaos, people from outside the Roman social elite can rise to the top."
Join Tom and Dominic for their World Cup episode on Croatia,…
3 years, 9 months ago
Iran: England - 'The Little Satan'
Episode 259
On the day of England vs. Iran, Tom and Dominic are joined by friend of the show, Ali Ansari, to discuss Anglo-Iranian relations.
Tune in to hear sto…
3 years, 9 months ago
Costa Rica: Civil War
Episode 258
Join Tom and Dominic as they continue the World Cup series by discussing the Costa Rican Civil War. This event is filled with tremendous characters, …
3 years, 9 months ago