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#58: Plastic
It has revolutionised our lives, made cars lighter, food fresher, and water safer.
But at what cost?
In this episode we take a look at the history of …
5 years, 10 months ago
#56: Turkmenistan
It's one of the most isolated countries in the world, ruled by an authoritarian leader with a passion for horses and Guinness World Records.
It's tim…
5 years, 10 months ago
#54: Harrods | The Playground of London's Rich & Famous
It's one of the most famous department stores in the world, catering to the world's rich and famous.
But it hasn't always been this way.
In this epi…
5 years, 10 months ago
#52: The Guinness World Records
It's a collection of the biggest, fastest, and weirdest things in the world.
But how much do you really know about The Guinness World Records?
Today…
5 years, 11 months ago
#50: A Service Announcement
A quick announcement of some exciting developments at Leonardo English.
New memberships, request an episode, and exclusive Q&A sessions for members.…
5 years, 11 months ago
#49: Fair Trade
You recognise the name. You recognise the label.
You've seen it on bananas, chocolate, coffee, and all over thousands of everyday products.
But how mu…
5 years, 11 months ago
#47: Fox News // The Presidential Propaganda Machine
It's one of the most powerful television channels in the United States, the current US president’s preferred news channel, and referred to by some a…
5 years, 11 months ago
#45: Guy Fawkes // The Man Who Tried To Blow Up Parliament
In the early hours of November 5th, 1605, a man was found in a cellar under The Houses of Parliament. He was moments away from blowing everything up…
5 years, 11 months ago
#43: Tulipmania // When Flowers Cost More Than Houses
In Holland in the 1600s the price of tulips rose so much that a single bulb reportedly cost more than a townhouse on Amsterdam's grand canal.
Today w…
6 years ago
#41: The Great Train Robbery
In 1963 a criminal gang managed to stop a Royal Mail train, steal £2 million pounds in cash (£55 million in today's money), and escape. It took them…
6 years ago