Podcast Episodes

#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 months 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 4 months, 2 weeks 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 5 months 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 5 months, 2 weeks 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 5 months, 4 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 6 months, 1 week 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 6 months, 3 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 7 months, 1 week ago

#540 | Mustafa Kemal Atatürk | The Father of Modern Turkey

In this episode, we'll explore the life of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of modern Turkey.

Discover how he turned a fragmented resistance into a national movement, established a secular repub…

Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago

[Bonus] The 2008 Financial Crisis and Housing Bubble – Past Perfect Continuous (English Grammar Lesson)

In this episode of Thinking in English, host Tom Wilkinson explores the past perfect continuous tense, using the 2008 financial crisis as a case study. 

The episode covers the grammar rules and struct…

Published on 8 months ago