Podcast Episodes

Margaret Thatcher | Cuts, Riots, & War | 2

Episode 30

As Britain's first female Prime Minister, Thatcher has made history. But she's off to a shaky start: her economic policies are unpopular and lead to riots across the country. It looks like her tenure…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Margaret Thatcher | The Making of the Iron Lady | 1

Episode 29

The daughter of a methodist shopkeeper, Margaret Thatcher has never believed in luck. She knows that together with her strength of character, hard work is what will bring her success. And soon enough…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Listen Now: Wow in the World's Summer of Wow!

Wow in the World is the #1 science podcast for kids and their grown-ups. Hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz share stories about the latest news in science, technology, and innovation. Stories that give k…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Cleopatra | The Last Pharaoh of Egypt | 4

Episode 28

From Shakespeare to Netflix, Cleopatra's life and death has been told and retold. Siren seducer, serious scholar, powerful African queen - or all of the above? Untangling the real Cleopatra reveals a…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Cleopatra | Bling...and Bloodshed | 3

Episode 27

Cleopatra emerges victorious after a series of battles and sets sails across Egypt. She dazzles another great Roman, Mark Antony. But will her political ambitions be helped or hindered by him?

Hosted…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Listen Now: Blame it on the Fame: Milli Vanilli

When Frank Farian first laid eyes on Rob Pilatus and Fab Morvan, he saw everything he wasn’t. They were handsome, young, and Black. But Frank had something they didn’t. He had power.

So, Frank offered…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Cleopatra | The Courageous Queen | 2

Episode 26

Cleopatra's future hangs in the balance, but there is one person who could change her fate. He is Julius Caesar, the most powerful man in the world - and he's come to Egypt. If only she can convince …

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Cleopatra | A Taste for Betrayal | 1

Episode 25

Cleopatra is born into a life of luxury - and violence. Beautiful and brilliant, the young queen of Egypt is still a teenager when she ascends the throne - but it's not long before she's betrayed by …

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Alan Turing | A Forgotten Hero | 4

Episode 24

Alan Turing’s life is tragically cut short. And his crucial impact during the war remains unknown for years. But in the 21st century, his legacy in Artificial Intelligence is more relevant than ever …

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Listen Now: The Price of Paradise

When ex-Bunny girl Jayne Gaskin spots the desert island of her dreams for sale online, she decides to risk it all. Trading in their English village home, Jayne and her family relocate to their own pr…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago