Countries That Don't Exist Anymore

CTDEA Team

Join Ed and Phil O'Meara as they look at countries lost to the mists of time. We’ll have stories, sketches, songs and guests. Have you ever heard of the Republic of West Florida? Or how about the Soviet Republic of Bavaria? Subscribe to hear their stories, learn and maybe even laugh.

  1. CTDEA Questions & Answers

    14-08-2025

    CTDEA Questions & Answers

    To round up Series 6, we debate which Series 6 country we'd most want to live in. Could it be Medieval Korea? Does Victorian Moresnet take our fancy? Plus, we answer listener questions and weigh up your suggestions for future countries to cover.

    43 min.
  2. S06 E08 Neutral Moresnet

    31-07-2025

    S06 E08 Neutral Moresnet

    From contested zinc mine to global capital of Esperanto, we find out about the history of this small and most contested triangle of land. Lasting over 100 years, Moresnet was a libertarian utopia, smugglers dream and what happens when European powers agree to disagree. Almost. Follow us on Instagram, X, Facebook & BlueSky @ctdeapod or head to the website ctdeapod.com for articles and updates.

    29 min.
  3. CTDEA TV Club: Hwarang - The Poet Warrior Youth

    17-07-2025

    CTDEA TV Club: Hwarang - The Poet Warrior Youth

    We watch and discuss the first few episodes of Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth. Packed with South Korean models and popstars, Hwarang tells the story of the formation of the aristocratic youth group designed to reinforce the power of the crown. (Only hotties need apply). If you want Twilight but set in 500s Silla with a schizophrenic hip hop, classical, incidental music soundtrack, this is the show for you! Follow us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ctdeapod.

    49 min.
  4. S06 E07 Silla

    03-07-2025

    S06 E07 Silla

    We investigate Silla, one of the three kingdoms of old Korea. We follow their epic battles against Paekche and Gogoryo, their love-hate relationship with ancient China and how Silla became the foundation of the Korean state we know today. Expect queens, kings and plenty of Kims! Check out the website: ctdeapod.com and follow us on Facebook, X, BlueSky and Insta @ctdeapod

    54 min.
  5. Map Men: Inca Empire Redux

    19-06-2025

    Map Men: Inca Empire Redux

    It's another one from the archives as we revisit our interview with YouTube sensations, Map Men. We talked to Jay and Mark about how they make their videos and quiz them on their Inca knowledge with Knot Truth or Not Truth.

    38 min.
  6. S06 E06 Inca Empire: Redux

    05-06-2025

    S06 E06 Inca Empire: Redux

    Ed's getting married, so this time we're digging out an episode from the archive - the Inca Empire. Hopefully this will Quipu you entertained before normal service is resumed.

    51 min.
  7. CTDEA down the pub: Forest Hill

    22-05-2025

    CTDEA down the pub: Forest Hill

    We met up with comedian and CTDEA alumnus Mike Shephard at a pub in Forest Hill, South London - the place where Bertie Sheldrake was offered the crown of Islamestan. What were Bertie's motivations? Why would anyone want to be a king? And what happened to Europe's leftover royalty? Join us for an enjoyable pint-fuelled ramble. Visit ctdeapod.com and contact us on Instagram, X, Facebook and Bluesky @ctdeapod

    50 min.
  8. S06 E05 Patagonia Araucania & Islamistan

    08-05-2025

    S06 E05 Patagonia Araucania & Islamistan

    It's a CTDEA double king double bill! First, we hop to Patagonia Auracania, where a French lawyer in a tries to become champion of the Mapuche people. Then we head East to find a London pickle maker try to become overlord of the Chinese Islamic kingdom of Islamistan. It's a king-king situation! Head to ctdeapod.com for articles and more. Follow us @ctdeapod on Facebook, X, Bluesky and Instagram.

    38 min.
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Join Ed and Phil O'Meara as they look at countries lost to the mists of time. We’ll have stories, sketches, songs and guests. Have you ever heard of the Republic of West Florida? Or how about the Soviet Republic of Bavaria? Subscribe to hear their stories, learn and maybe even laugh.

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