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Season 3 Episode 44
In 480BC, the Spartans secured their place in history when 300 of their soldiers fought to the death against the mighty Persian army at Thermopylae. …
3 years, 7 months ago
Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail
Season 3 Episode 43
Covering thousands of miles in the Andes, the Inca Trail was the backbone of the ancient empire, connecting the millions of people who lived under it…
3 years, 7 months ago
The Great Fire of London
Season 3 Episode 42
In September 1666, the Great Fire of London consumed hundreds of acres of houses, shops, churches, and government buildings. But what effect did poli…
3 years, 8 months ago
Introducing: Real Outlaws - Ned Kelly
Season 2 Episode 45
From Noiser, Real Outlaws is the new podcast that travels back in time to when rouges and bandits followed a code all of their own. In this taster ep…
3 years, 9 months ago
Queen Elizabeth the Second, Part 2 of 2
Season 2 Episode 41
As the Queen’s family life becomes more complex, the relationship between palace and press intensifies. But balancing the need for security and priva…
3 years, 9 months ago
Queen Elizabeth the Second, Part 1 of 2
Season 2 Episode 40
Spanning seventy years, Queen Elizabeth II’s reign has seen the world change beyond recognition. And from her earliest public appearances representin…
3 years, 9 months ago
The Terracotta Army
Season 2 Episode 39
After its initial discovery in 1974, the Terracotta Army became the unofficial eighth wonder of the world. Comprising an estimated 8,000 statue warri…
3 years, 9 months ago
Chernobyl
Season 2 Episode 38
In 1986, the Chernobyl power plant became the site of the worst nuclear disaster in history. Poisonous radiation caused over 100,000 casualties, and …
3 years, 10 months ago
Henry VIII
Season 2 Episode 37
In 1509, at just seventeen years old, Henry VIII was crowned King of England. Over the next four decades, he would burn through six marriages, bankru…
3 years, 10 months ago
Pearl Harbor, Part 3 of 3
Season 2 Episode 36
As the smoke clears after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the blame game begins. President Roosevelt knows that military and intelligence heads …
3 years, 10 months ago