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Churchill's Surprising Career in Scotland
Winston Churchill is possibly the most famous politician in British history. Throughout his career, he would hold numerous positions in government, i…
2 years, 11 months ago
The Mongol Empire
The Crusades are well-known but only part of the complex history of the medieval Near East. During the same era, the region was completely remade by …
3 years ago
The Himalayas
The Himalayas is one of the most expansive and storied regions in the world. It's also a place that we're hugely dependent on, providing billions of …
3 years ago
Modern Terrorism
At the end of the 19th century, the world came to fear terrorism. In an era that simmered with political rage and social inequalities, anarchists and…
3 years ago
Royal Siblings: Heirs and Spares
Prince Harry's explosive new memoir is out today and headlines, articles and tweets all weighing in on the rift between the royals are everywhere. In…
3 years ago
General Franco
From 1939 to 1975, Generalissimo Francisco Franco ruled Spain as a nationalist dictator. For many, he was Spain incarnate, a tenacious leader and war…
3 years ago
Inside the JFK White House
November 22nd marks 59 years since the assassination of US President John F. Kennedy. One of the most famous assassinations in history, JFK's death s…
3 years ago
Warrior Queens & Revolutionaries
The first author in history, the inventor of the dishwasher and the lawyer who refused to be kicked out of the room the Oxford law school; when it co…
3 years ago
Harry Houdini
Harry Houdini is perhaps the most famous entertainer to have ever lived. He wowed his audiences with sensational feats of physical endurance and illu…
3 years ago
Birdwatching: How Four Prisoners of War Survived Captivity
This episode tells the incredible story of four Second World War British POWs who overcame the trials and tribulations of internment through a shared…
3 years ago