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Did the Trojan War Really Happen?
Episode 1697
The Trojan War is one of the great foundational stories of Western literature - a tale of gods and heroes, betrayal and siege, immortalised by Homer …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Anne Boleyn: Myths vs Reality
Episode 1696
The life of Anne Boleyn has intrigued audiences for centuries. Everyone knows something about her time as Queen of England, and of course, her betray…
6 months ago
Emperor Augustus
Episode 1695
Augustus has often been hailed as Rome’s greatest emperor - he ended civil war, built an empire and declared a new age of peace. But behind the archi…
6 months ago
The Greatest Knight That Ever Lived: William the Marshal
Episode 1694
William the Marshal’s story reads like a legend. Born a landless younger son, he rose through sheer skill and courage to become the greatest knight o…
6 months ago
Rommel's Defeat in North Africa
Episode 1692
Today, we unravel the dramatic North African campaign of World War II. Discover how the Allies turned the tide against Rommel, why Tunisia’s fall was…
6 months, 1 week ago
The Troubles Explained (Part 2)
Episode 1691
From the late 1960s to 1998, Northern Ireland was gripped by "The Troubles" - three decades of bloodshed, resulting from competing visions for its fu…
6 months, 1 week ago
The Origins of The Troubles (Part 1)
Episode 1690
From the late 1960s to 1998, Northern Ireland was gripped by "The Troubles" - three decades of bloodshed, resulting from competing visions for its fu…
6 months, 1 week ago
The Battle of Bannockburn
Episode 1689
Scotland’s struggle for independence was marked by rebellion, betrayal, and remarkable victories. In this episode, we trace the story from William Wa…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Is Society About to Collapse?
Episode 1688
The climate crisis, the rise of AI and the cost of living - do you feel like our society is on the brink of falling apart? Dan is joined by Dr Luke K…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
The Acropolis
Episode 1687
From dazzling festivals honouring the goddess Athena to the engineering marvels of the Parthenon, Dan and classical historian Steve Kershaw explore h…
6 months, 2 weeks ago