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The Great Train Robbery of 1963
On August 8, 1963, just after 3 a.m., the quiet Buckinghamshire countryside was electrified by one of the most daring heists in British history. A Ro…
1 year, 2 months ago
The Search for Cleopatra's Tomb
Few names from antiquity evoke the same mystique, glamour, and controversy as Cleopatra VII, the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic dynasty of Egypt.…
1 year, 2 months ago
The Vatican's WWII Spy Network
When it comes to the shadowy world of World War II espionage, the Vatican might seem an unlikely player. After all, enclosed behind the ancient walls…
1 year, 2 months ago
Conversations: How Habsburgs Transformed Europe, w/ Martyn Rady
In this captivating episode, we sit down with Dr. Martyn Rady, a renowned British historian and preeminent expert on Central Europe, to unravel the l…
1 year, 2 months ago
The Black Hole of Calcutta
In this episode, we dive into one of the most infamous events in British colonial history, the Black Hole of Calcutta. On the night of June 20, 1756,…
1 year, 2 months ago
TODAY IN CONTEXT: A.I. - Mankind's Dream Dating Back Thousands of Years
In this episode of TODAY IN CONTEXT, we trace the remarkable history of artificial intelligence, from its roots in ancient myth to its rapid rise in …
1 year, 2 months ago
Conversations: Lessons from Cats for Surviving Fascism, w/ Brittlestar
In this episode, we're joined by Stewart Reynolds, better known as Brittlestar, Canada's beloved "Internet's Favourite Dad" and a viral comedian who'…
1 year, 3 months ago
Dr. Crippen - The Second Jack the Ripper?
In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most notorious criminal cases of the early 20th century, Dr. Hawley Harvey Crippen, the American homeop…
1 year, 3 months ago
The Solidarity Movement
In this episode, we explore one of the most pivotal moments in the decline of communism in Eastern Europe: the rise of the Solidarity movement in Pol…
1 year, 3 months ago
Could the SS Californian Have Saved the Titanic?
In this episode, we explore one of the most haunting "what if" scenarios in maritime history: Could the SS Californian have saved the Titanic on that…
1 year, 3 months ago