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Dan Carlin's Hardcore History

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Dan Carlin's Hardcore History

Dan Carlin
The Story of Money

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The Story of Money

Financial Times
The Story of Bhutan: The Hidden Kingdom of the Himalayas — Fexingo History

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The Story of Bhutan: The Hidden Kingdom of the Himalayas — Fexingo History

Fexingo
Philosophy Overdose

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Philosophy Overdose

Philosophy Overdose
Real Dictators

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Real Dictators

NOISER
Real Survival Stories

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Real Survival Stories

NOISER
Throughline

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Throughline

NPR

14/07/2018

Supernova in the East I

The Asia-Pacific War of 1937-1945 has deep roots. It also involves a Japanese society that's been called one of the most distinctive on Earth. If there were a Japanese version of Captain America, this would be his origin story.
1 day ago

The Bhutanese Monk Who Built Bridges and Cursed Kings

We explore the extraordinary life of Thangtong Gyalpo, a 15th-century polymath who was simultaneously a mystic, engineer, and performer. Often called the Leonardo da Vinci of the Himalayas, he invented the first iron-chain suspension bridges across Tibet and Bhutan to solve the deadly problem of river crossings during monsoon seasons. But his legacy extends far beyond civil engineering; he founded the Chokhor Dratshang, an organization dedicated to preserving traditional arts like music, dance, and sculpture, which later evolved into the Zorig Chusum, the twelve traditional crafts of Bhutan. We also examine how his charismatic performances allowed him to navigate political tensions between warring factions, using satire and ritual to calm conflicts that swords could not resolve. This episode looks at how one man’s ingenuity shaped the cultural and physical landscape of the Druk Yul, blending spiritual devotion with practical innovation in ways that still define Bhutanese identity today. #ThangtongGyalpo #IronChainBridges #ChokhorDratshang #ZorigChusum #DrukYul #TibetanBuddhism #HimalayanHistory #SouthAsiaHistory #BhutanCulture #MedievalEngineering #SikkimHistory #DrumokBridge #TraditionalArts #Polymath #15thCentury #FexingoHistory #HistoryPodcast #HiddenKingdom Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
22 Jul

Tibet's 7th Century Emperor Songtsen Gampo and the Birth of an Empire

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the life and legacy of Songtsen Gampo, the 7th-century emperor who unified Tibet, created its first written script, built the Jokhang Temple, and transformed a collection of valleys into a regional power. They discuss his strategic marriages to Princess Bhrikuti of Nepal and Princess Wencheng of Tang China, the introduction of Buddhism, the construction of the Potala Palace's original structure, and the debate over how much of the empire's foundation was his work vs. later legend. They also touch on the administrative and military reforms that allowed Tibet to project power into Central Asia, setting the stage for the empire that would later clash with Tang China and the Abbasids. A fresh angle for listeners familiar with later Tibetan history. #SongtsenGampo #TibetanEmpire #YarlungDynasty #Bhrikuti #PrincessWencheng #Buddhism #JokhangTemple #PotalaPalace #TibetanScript #ThonmiSambhota #TangChina #Nepal #CentralAsia #7thCentury #Lhasa #TibetHistory #FexingoHistory #History Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
11/05/2021

Franco Part 1: Spain’s Buried Past

Today, Spain is Europe’s holiday capital. But under the sand lie sinister secrets. From 1939 to 1975, Francisco Franco ruled as the nation’s dictator. Despite his bloody reign, the General died peacefully in his bed at a ripe old age. How was he able to get away with such atrocities? The story begins in the 1890s. Francisco Franco is born and raised on Spain’s Atlantic coast. After joining the army, he’s posted to north Africa. Here, his hunger for recognition will nearly cost him his life... For ad-free listening, exclusive content and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Now available for Apple and Android users. Click the Noiser+ banner on Apple or go to noiser.com/subscriptions to get started with a 7-day free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
04/05/2021

Adolf Hitler Part 7: The Day of Treason

In the final part of Hitler’s Early Years, the Nazi leader launches his very own assault on power: the Munich Putsch. Under cover of darkness, the SA prepare to storm locations across Munich. Hitler himself prepares to kidnap a senior politician. Will the Nazis take over Germany? Or will they fail and fade back into obscurity? For ad-free listening, exclusive content and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Now available for Apple and Android users. Click the Noiser+ banner on Apple or go to noiser.com/subscriptions to get started with a 7-day free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
14/11/2020

Greek Philosophers

In this episode, we discuss Plato and Diogenes and their effects on modern philosophies. Tune in, and learn some history!
2 days ago

Democratic Socialism. Hope or Hopeless?

The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) is having a big moment. Its candidates and its membership are both surging. Before Zohran Mamdani and AOC, there was its founder, Michael Harrington, a.k.a 'the man who discovered poverty.' In this episode, we dig into Harrington’s evolution from devout Catholic to revolutionary socialist to Democratic party loyalist, and ask: did his push to compromise delay the dream or pave the way for it? Guests:Maurice Isserman, author of The Other American: The Life of Michael Harrington. Doug Greene, author of A Failure of Vision: Michael Harrington and the Limits of Democratic Socialism. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
3 days ago

Snowmobile Survival: It’s a Trap…

Two brothers are pushed to the brink in the mountains of British Columbia. Chad and Brad MacDonald are enjoying a day of snowmobiling on the slopes near their hometown, keen to spend some much-needed time together. But the light-hearted atmosphere soon dissipates when a simple piece of misjudgement lands them in serious trouble. Trapped with minimal provisions, facing at least one freezing night in the open, their brotherly bond will be tested like never before… A Noiser podcast production. Hosted by John Hopkins. Written by Heléna Lewis | Produced by Ed Baranski | Assistant Producer: Luke Lonergan | Production Assistant: Chris McDonald | Exec produced by Joel Duddell | Sound Supervisor: Matt Peaty | Sound design by Jacob Booth | Assembly edit by Rob Plummer | Compositions by Oliver Baines, Dorry Macaulay, Tom Pink | Mix & mastering: Ralph Tittley. For ad-free listening, bonus material and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Click the subscription banner at the top of the feed to get started. Or go to noiser.com/subscriptions If you have an amazing survival story of your own that you’d like to put forward for the show, let us know. Drop us an email at support@noiser.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6 days ago

Bhutan's White Elephants: The Royal Hunt That Changed a Nation

We explore the dramatic intersection of royal authority, ecological crisis, and spiritual symbolism in Bhutan during the mid-20th century. While previous episodes have covered the political unification under Ugyen Wangchuck and the modernization efforts of Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, this episode focuses on a specific, lesser-known chapter involving the white elephant. In 1951, King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck encountered a rare albino Asian elephant in the dense jungles of the Punakha Valley. This was not just a lucky sighting; it was interpreted as a profound omen of sovereignty and peace, reinforcing his legitimacy as he navigated the transition from feudal isolation to modern statehood. We examine how this event influenced the development of the Royal Bhutanese Army and the symbolic weight of the 'white elephant' in Buddhist cosmology versus its Western association with burden. Through the eyes of local herders and court historians, we reconstruct the hunt, the political ramifications, and how this singular moment helped cement the Wangchuck dynasty's image as protectors of both land and law. Listen as Lucas and Luna trace the footprints of a mythic beast that left a very real mark on Bhutan’s national identity. #BhutanHistory #JigmeDorjiWangchuck #WhiteElephant #HimalayanWildlife #AsianElephant #RoyalHunt #PunakhaValley #BuddhistSymbolism #AlbinoAnimal #SouthAsiaHistory #WangchuckDynasty #Geopolitics #CulturalHeritage #ConservationHistory #MythAndReality #FexingoHistory #HistoryPodcast #HiddenKingdom Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo