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  • 7. The Songhai Empire - Africa's Age of Gold

    29/08/2019

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    7. The Songhai Empire - Africa's Age of Gold

    Today, the Songhai Empire is all but forgotten by history. But this medieval kingdom was once the most powerful force in Africa.Find out how this civilization grew up on the fringes of the Sahara Desert, among some of the most extreme conditions that nature can throw at us. Discover how it grew and flourished, passing through a process known as the imperial cycle, and learn about what ultimately caused its sudden and dramatic collapse.Credits:Sound engineering by Thomas NtinasVoice Actors:Jake Barrett-MillsRhy BrignellBryan TshiobiPip WillettMusic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100209Artist: incompetech.com/

    29/08/2019

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  • Oatsie Charles, Newport's Grande Dame

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    Oatsie Charles, Newport's Grande Dame

    In this episode, we explore the life of high society grande dame Oatsie Charles. Her southern childhood and early life are connected through Santa Rosa and Montgomery, with a whole lot of eccentric family tales. We do have a Tallulah Bankhead connection as well, before we move onto Oatsie’s later years, where she partied it up in Georgetown and her Newport home, Land’s End. Connected to all the players in every era, including JFK, Ian Fleming, Katharine Graham, and Nancy Reagan too – Oatsie is a lady who is hard to forget. Continue your investigation with ad-free and bonus episodes on Patreon! To advertise on Done & Dunne, please reach out to info@amplitudemediapartners.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  • 6. Easter Island - Where Giants Walked

    29/06/2019

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    6. Easter Island - Where Giants Walked

    On one of the world’s most isolated islands, hundreds of vast stone statues lie mouldering in the grass. In this episode, we take a look at one of archaeology’s most enduring puzzles: the mystery of Easter Island. Find out how this unique community grew up in complete isolation, severed from the rest of the world by a vast expanse of ocean. Discover the incredible story of how it survived for so many centuries, and examine the evidence about what happened to finally bring this society, and its statues, crashing down.Credits:Sound engineering by Thomas NtinasVoice Actors:Jake Barrett-MillsJacob RollinsonAnnie KellyShem JacobsMusic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100209Artist: incompetech.com/

    29/06/2019

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  • 5. The Khmer Empire - Fall of the God Kings

    03/05/2019

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    5. The Khmer Empire - Fall of the God Kings

    Deep in the Cambodian Jungle, a ruined city crumbles among the roots of banyan trees. In this episode, we look at the history of the Khmer Empire of medieval Cambodia, and the ancient mega-city of Angkor. I want to explore how this great civilization rose to a size and wealth virtually unprecedented in the world, how it overcame the challenges of its climate and landscape, and all the factors that led to its final, dramatic collapse.Credits:Sound engineering by Thomas NtinasVoice Actors:Rhy BrignellLou MillingtonSebastian GarbaczMusic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100209Artist: incompetech.com/

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  • 3. The Mayan Collapse - Ruins Among the Trees

    07/02/2019

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    3. The Mayan Collapse - Ruins Among the Trees

    In the tropical forests of Central America, vast stone pyramids slowly crumble beneath the trees.In this episode, we look at one of history's great romantic mysteries: the fall of the Classic Maya Civilization. Find out how this great civilization grew up among environmental conditions that no other civilization has ever contended with, learn about the fatal flaws that lay beneath its surface, and what happened after its final, cataclysmic collapse.Credits:Sound engineering by Thomas NtinasVoice Actors:Bryan ThsiobiJacob RollinsonJake Barrett-MillsHelena BaconMusic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100209Artist: http://incompetech.com/

    07/02/2019

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  • 4. The Greenland Vikings - Land of the Midnight Sun

    24/03/2019

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    4. The Greenland Vikings - Land of the Midnight Sun

    One of the most unlikely tales of a society’s fall in is the incredible saga of the Vikings of Greenland. Find out the history of how these European settlers built a society on the farthest edge of their world, and survived for centuries among some of the harshest conditions ever faced by man. Discover how this civilization was able to overcome the odds for so long, and examine the evidence about what happened to cause its final and mysterious collapse. Including Viking poetry, Inuit folktales and thousands upon thousands of walrus.Credits:Sound engineering by Thomas NtinasVoice Actors:Jacob RollinsonJake Barrett-MillsSebastian GarbaczSpecial thanks to Jordan Ashley Moore (Ancient Literature Dude) for his readings of Old Norse poetry.Music by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100209Artist: incompetech.com/

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  • London’s Golden Age: The Ghosts of Culloden (Part 3)

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    London’s Golden Age: The Ghosts of Culloden (Part 3)

    What adventures occurred during Samuel Johnson and James Boswell’s journey into the heart of Scotland? How was their trip a gateway to the history of Scotland’s union with England in 1707? And, was Dr Johnson embroiled in the bloody Battle of Culloden…? Join Tom and Dominic as they travel into Scotland’s dark history, alongside Samuel Johnson and James Boswell, and discuss their fascinating and funny adventures in the Highlands. Advertise with us: Partnerships@goalhanger.com _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Video Editors: Jack Meek + Harry Swan Social Producer: Harry Balden Producers: Tabby Syrett & Aaliyah Akude  Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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    "And it went click" - Dawn of the Working Dead

    Robert Propst is more than an inventor: he is a visionary, an innovator dreaming up how to make the perfect office workstation. When he reveals his bold design for a creative, flexible 'cockpit of tomorrow', he comes into conflict with the unyielding push for workplace efficiency. This clash of ideals will go on to shape our working lives forever. For a full list of show notes, see timharford.com.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • Freeman's Challenge: The Untold Story of America's First Prison-for-Profit - New York Black History 1840-1846

    25/07/2025

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    Freeman's Challenge: The Untold Story of America's First Prison-for-Profit - New York Black History 1840-1846

    Uncover one of the most important untold stories in African American history: how a 15-year-old Black teenager in New York challenged America's first prison-for-profit system and exposed the origins of mass incarceration. William Freeman's story reveals shocking truths about Black history that have been buried for nearly 200 years. In 1840s Auburn, New York, this young African American man demanded wages for prison labor, threatening a system that would become the blueprint for today's prison-industrial complex. This untold civil rights story reveals: How New York - not the South - invented convict leasing 45 years before the Civil WarThe systematic torture methods used on African American prisoners, including deadly water torture devicesWhy Freeman's demand for fair wages was revolutionary Black resistance to economic exploitationHow Auburn State Prison's profitable model spread nationwide, targeting Black communitiesThe tragic cascade from wrongful imprisonment to quadruple murder that shocked 1840s AmericaDirect connections between 19th-century New York prison labor and today's mass incarceration crisisContent Warning: This episode contains graphic descriptions of prison torture, violence, and murder. This deep-dive into African American history is based on groundbreaking research from "Freeman's Challenge: The Murder That Shook America's Original Prison for Profit" by Dr. Robin Bernstein. Freeman's story illuminates how Black resistance to economic injustice has roots far deeper than most civil rights narratives acknowledge, showing how one teenager's challenge to New York's prison system predicted struggles that continue today. An essential untold story connecting 1840s Black history to modern fights for civil rights and criminal justice reform. You can purchase the book Freeman's Challenge using the affiliate link below: https://amzn.to/452ikPx #BlackHistory #AfricanAmericanHistory #CivilRights #UntoldStories #NewYorkHistory #PrisonReform #MassIncarceration #BlackHistoryBuff #CriminalJustice #SystemicRacism --- The Black History Buff Podcast is a fully independent project.  We aren't backed by a publishing house, advertising partners or a major enterprise. For our existence, we depend on our loyal listeners – we depend on you. So, if you enjoy our content and want to support the creation of more, join our history village and support our mission to share hidden stories from Black Culture, join my free Patreon: Membership benefits include: Early access to new episodesBonus episodes and contentBe part of the creation of new episodes Guest membershipsGet featured In Episode End credits Ad Free Episodeshttps://www.patreon.com/Blackhistorybuff Join my newsletter to be kept up to date with the latest posts  https://steadyhq.com/en/blackhistory Find me on Social Media https://linktr.ee/BlackHistoryBuff If you appreciate my work feel free to Buy me a Coffee https://ko-fi.com/theblackhistorybuffpodcast Thank you for listening, sharing, and joining us on our mission.  Stay Blessed, King Kurus, The Black History Buff Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/black-history-buff-uncovering-untold-stories/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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