Podcast Episodes

The Great Wall of China

Season 5 Episode 133

The Great Wall of China is one of the architectural wonders of the world. Stretching for over 21,000km - as far as London to New York and back, twice…

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Polynesian Exploration

Season 5 Episode 132

Modern genetics tells us that the residents of the far-flung Polynesian islands are one of the most closely related people in the world. But, thanks …

2 years, 1 month ago

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The Korean War

Season 5 Episode 131

Beginning only five years after the end of World War Two, the Korean War was an exceptionally violent conflict which led to the death of at least 2.5…

2 years, 1 month ago

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Ian Fleming

Season 5 Episode 130

Ian Fleming’s most famous creation, James Bond, is a cultural icon. To paraphrase one critic, Bond is someone men want to be, and women want to be wi…

2 years, 1 month ago

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Introducing: The Curious History of Your Home

Season 5

Noiser presents a brand new podcast: The Curious History of Your Home.

In this taster episode of Noiser’s new podcast, join domestic historian Ruth G…

2 years, 1 month ago

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The Aztecs

Season 5 Episode 129

Since the arrival of the Aztecs in central Mexico from the early 1300s, history has been fascinated by them. They’re widely reputed to be a savage pe…

2 years, 2 months ago

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The Battle of the Somme

Season 5 Episode 128

The Battle of the Somme was supposed to be the joint British-French offensive that would win the First World War. A string of battles spread over fiv…

2 years, 2 months ago

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The Founding Fathers of the US

Season 5 Episode 127

The founding of the United States on July 4th, 1776, changed the world, and inspired other colonies to control their own destinies. The men responsib…

2 years, 2 months ago

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Eleanor Roosevelt

Season 5 Episode 126

Eleanor Roosevelt was a woman who redefined the role of the First Lady of the United States. By refusing to be merely a passive companion and wife, a…

2 years, 2 months ago

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St Patrick (Repeat)

Season 5

Though St Patrick is honoured by millions of revellers worldwide every year, few know more about him than the popular myths concerning shamrocks and …

2 years, 2 months ago

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