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The Remarkable History of Chocolate
Season 8 Episode 8
In today's episode we will be exploring the history of a beloved food: chocolate. From its very modest origins as a cermonial drink, to the chocolate houses of Paris and London, and riding the wave o…
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago
Yugoslavia: From its Revolutionary Formation To the Dissolution
Season 8 Episode 7
In today's episode, we will be discussing a very unusual Country: Yugoslavia. Formed from the embers of WW2 and treading a thin line between the Cold War superpowers, this Country managed to thrive a…
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago
The 1950s: A Decade of Fear and Social Change
Season 8 Episode 6
In Today's episode we will be inroducing a slightly different type of episode. We will be looking at the decade of the 1950's to highlight the influential events that took place during the pivotal ti…
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago
The Life And Unparalleled Legacy of Robert E. Howard
Season 8 Episode 5
In Today's Episode, Novelist and self proclaimed American Pulp expert Eric Flynn tells us about an Author that was the pioneer of Sword and Sorcery fantasy. His life was tragically cut short and comp…
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago
Exploring the Wonderful History of Dinosaurs
Season 8 Episode 4
In today's episode we go far back in time to pre-history and explore the fascinating rise of the Dinosaurs. We will talk about the early dinosaur era and the incredible evolutionary journey of these …
Published on 1 year, 5 months ago
The Tragic History Of The USS Indianapolis
Season 8 Episode 3
In Today's episode we will be examining the events that led to the sinking of the USS Indianapolis, one of the worst maritime disasters in US Naval History. Infamous for the number of shark attacks o…
Published on 1 year, 5 months ago
The Forgotten Tragedy: The Armenian Genocide 1915
Season 8 Episode 2
In Today's episode, we will be discussing the often forgotten Armenian Genocide committed by the Ottoman Empire during WWI. The event that literally defined Genocide as a term, this massacre causes p…
Published on 1 year, 5 months ago
The Father Of Modern Horror: H.P Lovecraft
Season 8 Episode 1
In today's episode we will be exploring the life of H.P Lovecraft- one of the most influential horror writers of all time. From his disturbing real life, to his fictional musings, we will examine how…
Published on 1 year, 5 months ago
War, Religion & The Remarkable Battle For England: The Spanish Armada
Season 7 Episode 12
In today's episode, we will be talking about the Spanish Armada Campaign in the 16th Century, between England and Spain. Having a direct influence on the future of both Nations, this complex event in…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
The Internet: A Revolution Beyond Imagination
Season 7 Episode 11
In today's episode we will be talking about the History of the Internet. From a simple time saving set of protocols to a civilisation shaping phenomenon, join us on this remarkable journey.
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago