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  • S9 E0 | Introducing… Season Nine of a Dynasty to Die For

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    S9 E0 | Introducing… Season Nine of a Dynasty to Die For

    England’s greatest warrior-king is gone and on the throne… a baby. In season 9 of This Is History: A Dynasty to Die For, acclaimed historian Dan Jones charts the turbulent story of Henry VI, an infant monarch whose reign is beset by relentless struggles for power both at home and abroad as we enter a brutal era of English civil war - the Wars of the Roses. Scandal, madness and witchcraft form a backdrop to the young king’s troubles in England, while in France, Henry V’s hard-won legacy begins to crumble as Joan of Arc enters to rally the French fightback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  • Kennedy and Khrushchev: 7. Eyeball to eyeball

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    Kennedy and Khrushchev: 7. Eyeball to eyeball

    President Kennedy sends shockwaves around the world with a televised speech to the nation. He imposes a blockade on all ships bound for Cuba - Premier Khrushchev brands it “an act of piracy”. But he knows that hidden in a tiny Cuban port, there’s a Soviet ship laden with unimaginable destructive power. Hosts Nina Khrushcheva and Max Kennedy, relatives of the superpower leaders, tell the personal and political history of the Cuban Missile Crisis.

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  • Kennedy and Khrushchev: 6. Kennedy’s move

    5 JAN

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    Kennedy and Khrushchev: 6. Kennedy’s move

    Pressure is building on President Kennedy to order a military strike on the newly discovered nuclear missile site on Cuba. But JFK wonders whether it’s better to keep the discovery a secret from Premier Khrushchev – for now. Meanwhile, the Washington press grows suspicious of all the late-night activity at the White House. This is the personal and political story of the Cuban Missile Crisis, told by NIna Khrushcheva and Max Kennedy.

    5 Jan

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  • Medea: Maligned Sorceress or Heartless Murderer?

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    Medea: Maligned Sorceress or Heartless Murderer?

    She helped Jason win the Golden Fleece, betrayed her own family, and became one of the most feared figures in Greek myth. Medea’s name has echoed through the ancient world for over two millennia, a byword for passion and revenge but was she really a villain? In this episode of The Ancients, Tristan Hughes is joined by acclaimed classicist and bestselling author Natalie Haynes to unravel the full story of Medea. From her origins in distant Colchis on the edge of the Greek imagination to her unforgettable portrayal in Euripides’ tragedy, they explore how the ancient Greeks understood Medea, why her vengeance shocked audiences, and whether she was ever truly the villain of her own story? MORE Jason and the Argonauts Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Medusa Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Watch this episode on our NEW YouTube channel: @TheAncientsPodcast 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 to watch Natalie Haynes new two-part documentary Divine Fury - Demeter and Persephone. Natalie unravels the story of Persephone’s abduction and Demeter’s fierce response. Filmed across Athens, Eleusis and beyond, the film traces how the myth was transformed into the Eleusinian mysteries, one of the most profound and secretive experiences of the ancient world. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Introducing “Rachel Maddow Presents: Burn Order”

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    Introducing “Rachel Maddow Presents: Burn Order”

    "Rachel Maddow Presents: Burn Order" is the story of one of the most shocking decisions in American history: the executive order to target and round up innocent citizens, Japanese Americans, at the outbreak of World War II. This six-episode narrative podcast will examine and shed new light on how that policy came to be, who was behind it, who attempted to stop it, and the heroism needed to end the policy for good.  Listen to the trailer here and follow the show.  The first two episodes drop December 1st. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to get early-access to this show. Plus, receive bonus and ad-free content from this and other podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  • What Your Life as Queen Victoria Would Actually Be Like | Boring History For Sleep

    7 JAN

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    What Your Life as Queen Victoria Would Actually Be Like | Boring History For Sleep

    Privilege Without Freedom — What Your Life as Queen Victoria Would Actually Be Like quietly explores the daily reality of one of history’s most powerful monarchs. Beyond the grandeur of palaces and ceremonies, Queen Victoria’s life was shaped by rigid routines, constant supervision, political obligation, and deep personal isolation. This calm, slow-paced narration focuses on strict schedules, court etiquette, limited privacy, emotional restraint, and the unending weight of duty that defined her reign. Designed for relaxation and sleep, this video avoids drama and instead offers a grounded, realistic look at what everyday life was like behind the crown during the Victorian era. #BoringHistoryForSleep #QueenVictoria #VictorianHistory #HistoryForSleep #RelaxingHistory #DailyLifeHistory #QuietHistory #RoyalHistory #SleepDocumentary #19thCentury what your life as queen victoria would actually be like, boring history for sleep queen victoria, queen victoria daily life, victorian monarchy reality, life of queen victoria explained, history for sleep documentary, quiet history narration, relaxing historical content, victorian court daily routine, royal life without freedom, social history victorian era, historical realism documentary, everyday life queen victoria, boring history youtube, calm historical storytelling, life behind the british crown, victorian etiquette and duty, royal isolation history, historical immersion sleep, 19th century monarchy life, relaxing history for sleep, quiet documentary history, how royalty lived victorian era, royal schedules and routines, women in power victorian history, historical routine narration, everyday royal life past, sleep-friendly history content, victorian endurance daily life, realistic royal history sleep, british monarchy social history, queen victoria personal life, calm history for sleep, royal responsibility history, victorian era realism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    7 Jan

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  • What It Was Really Like to Be Robin Hood in Medieval England | Boring History For Sleep

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    What It Was Really Like to Be Robin Hood in Medieval England | Boring History For Sleep

    Living as an Outlaw in the Shadows — What It Was Really Like to Be Robin Hood in Medieval England quietly explores the daily reality behind one of history’s most famous legends. Far from heroic ballads and adventure, life as an outlaw in medieval England meant hunger, cold nights in the forest, constant fear of capture, and a complete lack of legal protection. This calm, slow-paced narration focuses on survival in the Greenwood, improvised shelter, scarce food, loyalty within outlaw bands, and the harsh consequences of living outside the law. Designed for relaxation and sleep, this video avoids drama and instead offers a realistic look at how outlaw life demanded patience, endurance, and constant vigilance in medieval society. #BoringHistoryForSleep #MedievalEngland #RobinHood #HistoryForSleep #RelaxingHistory #QuietHistory #MedievalLife #SleepDocumentary #SocialHistory #MiddleAges what it was really like to be robin hood in medieval england, boring history for sleep robin hood, medieval outlaw daily life, life as an outlaw medieval england, robin hood historical reality, medieval england daily life, history for sleep documentary, quiet history narration, relaxing historical content, medieval social history, outlaw survival medieval times, historical realism documentary, everyday life middle ages, boring history youtube, calm historical storytelling, medieval forest survival history, medieval law and punishment, historical immersion sleep, robin hood myth explained, relaxing history for sleep, quiet documentary history, how outlaws lived medieval england, medieval poverty and survival, routine hardship middle ages, historical routine narration, everyday jobs medieval england, sleep-friendly history content, medieval justice system, realistic medieval history sleep, life outside the law medieval, medieval bandit life, calm history for sleep, medieval endurance survival, social class medieval england, outlaw life before modern times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  • Why It SUCKED to Be a Baker in Victorian England | Boring History For Sleep

    8 JAN

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    Why It SUCKED to Be a Baker in Victorian England | Boring History For Sleep

    Long Nights, Heat, and Poverty — Why It SUCKED to Be a Baker in Victorian England quietly explores the daily life of bakers during the 19th century, long before labor protections or modern equipment existed. This calm, slow-paced narration focuses on overnight shifts, extreme heat from coal ovens, long hours of repetitive labor, poor wages, and constant health risks caused by flour dust and exhaustion. Bakers worked while the city slept, often sacrificing sleep, safety, and long-term health just to keep bread on the table. Designed for relaxation and sleep, this video avoids drama and instead offers a grounded, realistic look at why this essential profession came with relentless hardship in Victorian England. #BoringHistoryForSleep #VictorianEngland #HistoryForSleep #RelaxingHistory #DailyLifeHistory #QuietHistory #VictorianLife #SleepDocumentary #SocialHistory #19thCentury why it sucked to be a baker in victorian england, boring history for sleep baker, victorian baker daily life, victorian labor conditions, history for sleep documentary, quiet history narration, relaxing historical content, victorian working class life, baker life 19th century, social history victorian era, historical realism documentary, everyday life victorian england, boring history youtube, calm historical storytelling, victorian food production history, labor before safety laws, victorian night work history, historical immersion sleep, 19th century working conditions, relaxing history for sleep, quiet documentary history, how bakers lived victorian era, victorian exhaustion labor, working class hardship history, industrial era labor life, routine hardship victorian england, historical routine narration, everyday jobs victorian era, sleep-friendly history content, victorian poverty work life, realistic victorian history sleep, british social history, victorian health risks labor, calm history for sleep, life of bakers before modern times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    8 Jan

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  • What It Was Really Like to Be a Witch in the Middle Ages

    17/11/2025

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    What It Was Really Like to Be a Witch in the Middle Ages

    https://www.TheForbiddenKnowledgeNetwork.com During the Middle Ages, the word “witch” carried fear, mystery, and danger. But the truth behind real medieval witchcraft is far quieter, softer, and more human than the folklore that survives today. In this gentle nighttime episode, we explore the daily lives of the healers, midwives, herbalists, and outcasts who were labeled as witches. From candlelit cottages filled with herbs to whispered traditions passed down through families, this is the calming, immersive story of how ordinary people lived under extraordinary suspicion. This slow, soothing journey through medieval life is designed to quiet the mind, ease stress, and help you drift peacefully into sleep while learning the forgotten truths behind one of history’s most misunderstood identities. 🔒 Support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes and full access to the entire Forbidden Knowledge Network: https://www.patreon.com/theforbiddenknowledgenetwork #soothinghistory, #witchcrafthistory, #medievalworld, #sleepstory, #calmhistoricalnarration

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  • The First Life on Earth

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    The First Life on Earth

    Today we’re going back to the beginning – no Romans, Celts, Egyptians or Macedonians in sight. Billions of years of prehistory as we look at the emergence of life on Earth. From the rise of the earliest microscopic membranes to the arrival of the dinosaurs. Tristan Hughes is joined by Henry Gee to journey through several billion years of history; from the rise of the earliest microscopic membranes to the arrival of the dinosaurs. MORE Rise of Humans with Henry Gee Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Jurassic America 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.

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