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22/09/2020

Ancient Israel

Ancient Israel, place of mystery and cradle of religion. King David and King Solomon are referred to in the great tapestry of Middle Eastern history as being paragons of kingship. All through the Middle Ages, kings tried to live up to their example. But who were the ancient kings, how much evidence do we have for their existence - and what are the modern political implications for the descendants of King David in that part of the world? Join us on our journey through history as we start a new season in the place where so much began... Taylor Blinds & Shutters
27/04/2020

The Persian Empire

In central Iran, at the foot of a low hill overlooking a seemingly endless plain, stand a few broken columns reaching impossibly high for ruins. Atop one or two are the stern, proud faces of bulls and eagles, battered by the sands of 2300 years of history. In the great appadana that once stood there, Darius, King of kings, used to sit and preside over a parade of nations that had come to honour him. The most diverse, multicultural empire of the ancient world: Persia. Taylor Blinds & Shutters
28/04/2021

Robert Sobukwe

Robert Sobukwe was one of the great thinkers and leaders of the struggle for democracy and freedom in South Africa. A humble man of academic bent, he ended up founding the Pan-Africanist Congress and was sentenced to solitary confinement on Robben Island. His story is both sad and inspiring, but without him, we would be living in a very different world. Taylor Blinds & Shutters
6 Feb

Bertha Benz and the Road That Didn’t Exist

History credits a man with inventing the motorcar. This episode tells the story of the woman who made it work. In 1888, Bertha Benz took an untested invention on the world’s first long-distance drive, inventing brake linings, solving breakdowns with a hat pin, and creating the first fuel stop along the way. Blind History reveals how one quiet rebel forced the future to move.
05/12/2025

Pu Yi: The Emperor Who Lost Everything

A toddler crowned the “Son of Heaven.” An emperor who never ruled. A puppet of Japan, a prisoner of the Soviets, and finally a humble gardener sweeping leaves in Beijing. In this haunting episode of Blind History, Gareth and Anthony trace the extraordinary rise and devastating fall of Pu Yi — the last emperor of China. From the golden throne of the Forbidden City to communist re-education camps, this is the unbelievable true story of a man born to rule eternity… and forced to live a life of anonymity.
18/10/2021

Flight Mode

This week the team is joined by Dean Wingrin who collects flight gear. Dean is a self-confessed military aviation junkie who has collected over 50 helmets, 15 g-suits, 19 flight suits and much more! He shares where his passion started, and how he acquired all these items. The South African Gold Coin Exchange (SAGCE) & The Scoin Shop
14/06/2021

Vintage Vogue

This week Juhi Madaree, who has a serious passion for fashion, joins the team to speak about her vintage clothing collection. She started having an interest in vintage clothes while completing her undergraduate course in fashion... and says the pieces she collects are an extension of her personality, and resonate with her on a creative level. The South African Gold Coin Exchange (SAGCE) & The Scoin Shop
04/10/2021

Matt’s Coffee Machines

There are different ways to brew coffee that aren’t espresso machines. This week Matt Carter - who has been working in the coffee industry for 10 years - joins the team to talk about his coffee machine collection. These range from some that look like mad scientific experiments, to others that are compact enough for travel. The South African Gold Coin Exchange (SAGCE) & The Scoin Shop
30/05/2022

The Fairy Queen of SA!

Chantelle started collecting fairies about 6 years ago. She shares how her purchases depend on the pound-rand exchange, and how she keeps children away from her collection. The South African Gold Coin Exchange (SAGCE) & The Scoin Shop
20/09/2021

The Red Devils Collection

Dr Barry Shmeizer is a massive Manchester United fan - he even has two man caves in his home to house his collection! He also shares some of his stories of meeting Manchester United players over the years. The South African Gold Coin Exchange (SAGCE) & The Scoin Shop

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