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  • Britain in the 70s: Scandal in Downing Street (Part 3)

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    Britain in the 70s: Scandal in Downing Street (Part 3)

    With Britain heading towards financial meltdown and paranoia in the air, could its exhausted Prime Minister, Harold Wilson survive? Why were bombs going off in London every few days in the winter of 1975? And, with inflation reaching unprecedented heights, would the government finally act? Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss one of the greatest crisis points in modern British history. _______ Join The Rest Is History Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to every series and live show tickets, a members-only newsletter, discounted books from the show, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at the⁠restishistory.com⁠ To read our new newsletter, sign up at: therestishistory.com/newsletters Advertise with us: Partnerships@goalhanger.com _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Video Editors: Jack Meek, Harry Swan + Adam Thornton Social Producer: Harry Balden Producers: Tabby Syrett & Aaliyah Akude  Senior Producer: Callum Hill Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  • Sir Francis Drake

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    Sir Francis Drake

    Sir Francis Drake is most famous for his role in defeating the Armada of 1588 and saving England from a Spanish invasion. By that point in his life, he was already a wealthy and famous seafarer: the first Englishman to sail around the world, knighted by Queen Elizabeth I in recognition of this astounding feat. But though he is remembered in England as a naval hero, Drake spent most of his maritime career as a pirate, feared by the Spanish whose colonies and ships he terrorised. To them, he was ‘El Draque’ – the dragon – with a bounty placed on his head by King Philip II of Spain himself.   So who was the real Francis Drake – avaricious pirate, or patriotic naval commander? How did a boy from an agricultural Devonshire family discover fame and fortune on the high seas? And to what extent is his heroic reputation overshadowed by his darker deeds? This is a Short History Of Sir Francis Drake. A Noiser podcast production. Hosted by John Hopkins. With thanks to Hannah Cusworth, curator of the Atlantic at Royal Museums Greenwich. Written by Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow | Produced by Kate Simants | Production Assistant: Chris McDonald | Exec produced by Katrina Hughes | Sound supervisor: Tom Pink | Sound design by Oliver Sanders | Assembly edit by Anisha Deva | Compositions by Oliver Baines, Dorry Macaulay, Tom Pink | Mix & mastering: Cody Reynolds-Shaw | Fact Check: Sean Coleman Unlock the next two episodes of Short History Of… right now by subscribing to Noiser+. You’ll also get ad-free listening and early access to shows across the Noiser podcast network, including Real Survival Stories and Sherlock Holmes Short Stories. Just click the subscription banner at the top of the feed, or head to www.noiser.com/subscriptions to get started. ⁠A Short History of Ancient Rome⁠ - the debut book from the Noiser Network is out now! Discover the epic rise and fall of Rome like never before. Pick up your copy now at your local bookstore or visit ⁠⁠noiser.com/books⁠⁠ to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  • Britain in the 70s: The Brexit That Never Was (Part 2)

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    Britain in the 70s: The Brexit That Never Was (Part 2)

    In the Spring of 1975, why was the Prime Minister, Harold Wilson, so embattled? Why was the left so divided during this period? And, was Britain’s relationship with Europe already fracturing…? Join Tom and Dominic, as they discuss the trials of Harold Wilson, as the melee of 1970s Britain rolled on. _______ Join The Rest Is History Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to every series and live show tickets, a members-only newsletter, discounted books from the show, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at the⁠restishistory.com⁠ To read our new newsletter, sign up at: therestishistory.com/newsletters Advertise with us: Partnerships@goalhanger.com _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Video Editors: Jack Meek, Harry Swan + Adam Thornton Social Producer: Harry Balden Producers: Tabby Syrett & Aaliyah Akude  Senior Producer: Callum Hill Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  • The Black Prince

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    The Black Prince

    He was one of medieval England’s most formidable warriors. Today we hear how Edward of Woodstock - the Black Prince - earned that reputation, tracing his rise during the Hundred Years’ War and exploring the nature of his command. We also confront the harsher realities of his campaigns, from brutal sieges to civilian suffering. Was he a hero, or something darker? Joining us is Michael Jones, historian and author of "The Black Prince: England's Greatest Medieval Warrior". Produced by James Hickmann and edited by Dougal Patmore. You can also email the podcast directly at ds.hh@historyhit.com. We need your help! Let us know what you want from Dan Snow's History Hit by filling in our anonymous survey here: https://forms.gle/PvgayWLkWGjYT4St6 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Britain in the 70s: The Rise of Thatcher (Part 1)

    19 APR

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    Britain in the 70s: The Rise of Thatcher (Part 1)

    How did Margaret Thatcher rise to become leader of the Conservative Party in Britain? Why were British politics so tumultuous in the 1970s? And, who was Thatcher up against? Join Dominic and Tom as they launch into the dramas, calamities, and triumphs of Thatcher’s rise to power, in 1970s Britain. _______ Join The Rest Is History Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to every series and live show tickets, a members-only newsletter, discounted books from the show, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at the⁠restishistory.com⁠ _______ To read our new newsletter, sign up at: therestishistory.com/newsletters _______ Advertise with us: Partnerships@goalhanger.com _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Video Editors: Jack Meek, Harry Swan + Adam Thornton Social Producer: Harry Balden Producers: Tabby Syrett & Aaliyah Akude  Senior Producer: Callum Hill Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    19 Apr

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  • The Last Days of Pompeii

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    The Last Days of Pompeii

    In 79 AD, life in Pompeii unfolded beneath the shadow of a tremoring Mount Vesuvius. Streets bustled, businesses thrived, and merchants built fortunes, unaware disaster was hours away. But what happened when that disaster struck? How did these ordinary Roman citizens seek to survive last days of Pompeii? In today's episode of The Ancients, Tristan Hughes is joined by Dr. Jessica Venner to uncover the final moments before and during the eruption. From the famous fish sauce trade to the chaos of ash and fire, discover how ordinary Pompeians experienced one of history’s most devastating disasters, and what their stories reveal about life and death in the Roman world. MORE Pompeii: The Buried City Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Sex Work in Pompeii Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Presented by Tristan Hughes. Audio editor is Tim Arstall. The producer is Joseph Knight. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff. All music courtesy of Epidemic Sounds The Ancients is a History Hit podcast. Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2 days ago

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  • De wooncrisis, Machiavelli en Tijd voor Papoea

    8 FEB

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    De wooncrisis, Machiavelli en Tijd voor Papoea

    (01:23) Er zijn in het nieuwe coalitieakkoord grootse plannen aangekondigd om de wooncrisis tegen te gaan. Wat kunnen we leren van hoe er eerder in Nederland groots werd gedacht over wonen? Historicus Wouter Beekers schreef het boek Wonen, wonen, wonen – de geschiedenis van volkshuisvesting in Nederland en is te gast.  (16:10) Duizenden Nederlandse kinderen dragen geen bril, terwijl ze die wel nodig hebben. Moeten we terug naar de ziekenfondsbril? Te gast zijn Hans Spekman, voorzitter van het Jeugdeducatiefonds en Lex Uilenbroek, 5e generatie opticien in de oudste brillenwinkel van Nederland.  (27:16) Het recht van de sterkste #3: filosoof Tinneke Beeckman over Niccolò Machiavelli, politiek machtsdenker. (38:57) Sanne Frequin bespreekt deze twee boeken en een tentoonstelling:  - Het eeuwige leven - Tiina Raevaara (vert. Sophie Kuiper)  - Halewijn - Else Boer  - Metamorfosen - Tentoonstelling in het Rijksmuseum  (52:06) Conservator Wonu Veys en cultuurhistoricus Nancy Jouwe over de nieuwe tentoonstelling ‘Tijd voor Papoea’ in het Wereldmuseum Leiden.  (01:11:11) OVT Doc: Het ideale silhouet  We zijn er maar druk mee: het kneden, trainen en corrigeren van ons menselijk lichaam. Die zoektocht naar het ideale lichaam is niet nieuw. Altijd al probeerden we onze contouren te veranderen en aan te passen aan het heersende schoonheidsbeeld. Maar voor de introductie van cosmetische ingrepen en uitgebreide fitness-routines was men voornamelijk afhankelijk van ondermode: korsetten snoerden de taille in, bustles vergrootten de billen, beha’s liftten boezems omhoog, en slips en gordels maakten de buik plat. Het Design Museum in Den Bosch toont alle middelen die door de tijd heen in het leven werden geroepen om ons silhouet te vormen. Met conservator en curator Anne-Karlijn van Kesteren en fervent ondermode-verzamelaar Dirk-Jan List. Gemaakt door Laura Stek    Meer info: https://www.vpro.nl/ovt/artikelen/ovt-8-februari-2026  (https://www.vpro.nl/ovt/artikelen/ovt-8-februari-2026)

    8 Feb

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  • Johannes Vermeer: life of the week

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    Johannes Vermeer: life of the week

    Johannes Vermeer is now regarded as one of the leading lights of the Dutch Golden Age, and indeed one of the greatest artists of all time. But in his own lifetime he was hardly known outside his own circle, and made so little money that he could barely afford to feed his large family. In this episode of the HistoryExtra podcast, Andrew Graham-Dixon, author of a new biography of Vermeer, chronicles the artist’s life – and argues that to fully understand the man and his work, we need to explore the religious milieu of the Dutch Republic in the 17th century. He was joined in conversation by Rob Attar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  • Athens vs Persia: The Legend of Themistocles

    19 APR

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    Athens vs Persia: The Legend of Themistocles

    A legend of the great Greek city of Athens, Themistocles rose from obscurity to save ancient Greece and helped shape one of the greatest naval powers in history. Yet his story ends in exile, condemned as a traitor and serving the very empire he once defeated: Persia. In this episode of The Ancients, Tristan Hughes is joined by Michael Scott to explore the extraordinary life of Themistocles. Together Tristan and Michael delve into the political intrigue of early Athenian democracy, charting Themistocles’ dramatic rise and equally dramatic fall. How did he persuade Athens to invest in its fleet and defeat Persia's great navy? Why did his career end in disgrace? And how did this architect of Greek victory ultimately find himself in the service of the Persian Empire, the very enemy he swore to destroy? MORE How to Party Like an Ancient Greek: Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify The Persian Wars: Xerxes, Thermopylae and Salamis: Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Presented by Tristan Hughes. Audio editor is Aidan Lonergan. The producer is Joseph Knight. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff. All music courtesy of Epidemic Sounds The Ancients is a History Hit podcast. Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    19 Apr

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  • De geschiedenis van ICE en Hugo de Groot, de oervader van het internationaal recht

    1 FEB

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    De geschiedenis van ICE en Hugo de Groot, de oervader van het internationaal recht

    (01:42) Minneapolis is al weken in het nieuws vanwege de weken durende aanwezigheid van federale grenswachten en immigratie-agenten in de stad. Over de onrust in de VS en de geschiedenis van ICE gaan we in gesprek met amerikanist Casper Thomas.  (16:01) Het recht van de sterkste #2: ideeënhistoricus Arthur Weststeijn over Hugo de Groot, de oervader van het internationaal recht.  (28:18) Op het International Film Festival Rotterdam draait de nieuwe verfilming van L’étranger, de klassieker van Albert Camus. Schrijver en Camus-fanaat Abdelkader Benali bekeek de film voor ons en is te gast. (39:47) Het Indo-bord is een bordspel dat over de cultuur en geschiedenis van het Indo-zijn vertelt. Fotograaf en maker van het bordspel Joyce de Vries is te gast. (50:05) Historicus en journalist Daniela Hooghiemstra volgt in haar nieuwe boek ‘De rode en de zwarte jonker’ het verhaal van de twee broers Van der Goes van Naters en is te gast. (01:02:44) OVT Doc: De duiven   Het was ‘een kleine wereld in een grote’: het nieuwe burgerweeshuis dat in 1960 in Amsterdam aan het IJsbaanpad in gebruik genomen werd. Architect Aldo van Eyck creëerde een complex dat oogde als een kashba of een labyrint. Wezen en uit huis geplaatste kinderen werden er onderverdeeld in verschillende groepen: de meeuwen, de merels, de duiven en de eagles. Hoe hebben zij hun verblijf ervaren? En wat waren de idealen achter het complex? Gemaakt door Laura Stek.  Na de documentaire vertelt Margot Ende – van den Broek, directeur van Stichting Het Vergeten Kind, meer. Want je zou denken dat het nu niet meer zo vaak gebeurt, maar in Nederland zijn er om en nabij de 41.000 kinderen uit huis geplaatst.     Meer info: https://www.vpro.nl/ovt/artikelen/ovt-01-februari-2026  (https://www.vpro.nl/ovt/artikelen/ovt-01-februari-2026)

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