))
A compilation of the latest Witness History programmes.
…
continue reading
Everywhere around us are echoes of the past. Those echoes define the boundaries of states and countries, how we pray and how we fight. They determine what money we spend and how we earn it at work, what language we speak and how we raise our children. From Wondery, host Patrick Wyman, PhD (“Fall Of Rome”) helps us understand our world and how it got to be the way it is. Listen to Tides of History on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to bonus episodes available ...
…
continue reading
Adventures in language with Helen Zaltzman. TheAllusionist.org
…
continue reading
Luke's English Podcast is an award-winning podcast for learners of English. Listen, learn and have fun while picking up natural British English as it really is spoken. http://teacherluke.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
…
continue reading
Every week, Maria and Rory get together to discuss the latest IELTS Speaking topics, providing model answers and vocabulary to help you improve your general spoken English and achieve a higher band in your IELTS exam. Our website: https://successwithielts.com Transcripts: https://successwithielts.com/podcast#transcripts Premium episodes: https://linktr.ee/sfspremium
…
continue reading
This my re-telling of the story of England. I aim to be honest, and rigorous - but always loving of my country's history. It is a regular, chronological podcast, starting from the end of Roman Britain. There are as many of the great events I can squeeze in, of course, but I also try to keep an eye on how people lived, their language, what was important to them, the forces that shaped their lives and destinies, that sort of thing. To listen free of adverts, support the podcast, access a libra ...
…
continue reading
Larry Wilson is an Emmy nominated performer, producer, writer, and 2017 Comedy Magician of the Year, who synthesized his long history in show business into a powerful training system called The Wilson Method. As a successful TV Star and Communications Expert, Larry Wilson, shares his secrets to quality & clear communication. Every week a new episode takes the listener into another level of training where he/she can find success in business & relationships through better communication skills.
…
continue reading
Are you looking for a more interesting way to learn English? English Learning for Curious Minds is a podcast for intermediate-advanced English learners. Learn weird and wonderful things about the world at the same time as improving your English. Every episode comes with an interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary and is spoken at a speed you can understand. Join listeners from 189 countries and discover a more interesting way of improving your English. Find the bonus episodes, in ...
…
continue reading
Thinking in English is a podcast designed for intermediate and advanced English learners. I believe that thinking is an incredibly important step on the road fluency, and this podcast is going to help you achieve this by discussing topics ranging from politics and economics, to philosophy and science. Rather than "learning English", Thinking in English focuses on "learning in English." Learn something new, listen to something interesting, and improve your English at the same time! Conversati ...
…
continue reading
Welcome to our whimsical adventure of idioms and other turns of phrase. Each week, we delve into the origins of phrases to find out how they came into the English language. We tell the story of how the phrase got from its beginnings to where it is today. Shauna and Dan are two big nerds, so expect some geek culture references, random trivia facts, and loads of laughs!
…
continue reading
Culips English Podcast: Practical English Learning Made Fun Learn and Explore: Join Culips for an exciting English learning journey. Our podcast focuses on teaching English idioms, slang, and phrasal verbs through fun and engaging conversations. Each episode helps you master English for real-life situations. Unique Learning Experience: Culips stands out by blending language skills with cultural insights. Our diverse hosts make learning relatable, covering a variety of everyday topics. You’ll ...
…
continue reading
The Levantini Podcast is a show about the ancient Near East with a focus on biblical archaeology, Judaism and Islam.
…
continue reading
Hosted by Dr Niamh Wycherley, this podcast shows that medieval Irish history is complex and dynamic — not at all stuffy or static. Via lively and engaging chats with leading experts, it explores aspects of a largely ignored, but commonly evoked, period, and shares new and exciting research on medieval Ireland. [email protected] X (Twitter): @EarlyIrishPod Supported by the Dept of Early Irish, Maynooth University, Taighde Éireann (formerly SFI/IRC). Views expressed are speakers' ...
…
continue reading
The English Language Broadcast of Radio Exterior de España has been on the air since 1944. Our broadcasts seek to inform listeners around the world about goings-on in Spain, as well as offer a Spanish perspective on world events.
…
continue reading
Stay current on JavaScript, Node, and Front-End development. Learn from experts in programming, careers, and technology every week. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/javascript-jabber--6102064/support.
…
continue reading
Jason Weiser and Carissa Weiser tell stories from myths, legends, and folklore that have shaped cultures throughout history. Some, like the stories of Aladdin, King Arthur, and Hercules are stories you think you know, but with surprising origins. Others are stories you might not have heard, but really should. All the stories are sourced from world folklore, but retold for modern ears. These are stories of wizards, knights, Vikings, dragons, princesses, and kings from the time when the world ...
…
continue reading
The Peabody Award-winning On the Media podcast is your guide to examining how the media sausage is made. Hosts Brooke Gladstone and Micah Loewinger examine threats to free speech and government transparency, cast a skeptical eye on media coverage of the week’s big stories and unravel hidden political narratives in everything we read, watch and hear.
…
continue reading
The American English Podcast teaches the language and culture of the United States. Through common expressions, pronunciation tips and interesting cultural snippets or stories, I hope to keep this fun, useful and interesting! All bonus material can be accessed at http://americanenglishpodcast.com/
…
continue reading
Speculative fiction writer, long-term resident of Japan and Bram Stoker Award finalist Thersa Matsuura explores all that is weird from old Japan—strange superstitions, folktales, cultural oddities, and interesting language quirks. These are little treasures she digs up while doing research for her writing.
…
continue reading
Join the hosts of New Humanists and founders of the Ancient Language Institute, Jonathan Roberts and Ryan Hammill, on their quest to discover what a renewed humanism looks like for the modern world. The Ancient Language Institute is an online language school and think tank, dedicated to changing the way ancient languages are taught.
…
continue reading
Do you want to learn Spanish and travel? Learn Spanish and travel the world with Jim and May from Spanish and Go. Advance your listening comprehension through incredible travel stories, cultural conversations, Spanish tips, and interviews with Spanish speakers from around the world. You’ll hear natural conversational Spanish perfect for the intermediate or advanced Spanish learner. With Spanish and Go, not only will you supercharge your Spanish, but you’ll gain the tools to travel abroad wit ...
…
continue reading
The Laravel Podcast brings you Laravel and PHP development news and discussion.
…
continue reading
EconTalk: Conversations for the Curious is an award-winning weekly podcast hosted by Russ Roberts of Shalem College in Jerusalem and Stanford's Hoover Institution. The eclectic guest list includes authors, doctors, psychologists, historians, philosophers, economists, and more. Learn how the health care system really works, the serenity that comes from humility, the challenge of interpreting data, how potato chips are made, what it's like to run an upscale Manhattan restaurant, what caused th ...
…
continue reading
Welcome to ”History in Slow German” the podcast that delves into significant events of world history, all presented in slow, clear German. If you’re learning German and want to explore both the language and historical narratives, this is the perfect podcast for you! In this podcast series, we explore key moments and pivotal turning points that have left a lasting impact on the world we know today. From dramatic events in ancient history to the political upheavals of the 20th century, we take ...
…
continue reading
The English language Zbrojovka Brno podcast. Football, history, folk music, beer and general nerdiness. @zbrojovkast on Twitter.
…
continue reading
Philippine history that is accessible and approachable. PODKAS envisions the mainstreaming of critical discussions on Philippine history, politics, and society to broader audiences using new media, accessible language, and relatable content.
…
continue reading
Conversations about science, technology, history, philosophy and the nature of intelligence, consciousness, love, and power. Lex is an AI researcher at MIT and beyond.
…
continue reading
1
History of Philosophy: India, Africana, China
Peter Adamson, Jonardon Ganeri, Chike Jeffers
535
238
Peter Adamson teams up with Jonardon Ganeri, Chike Jeffers, and Karyn Lai to represent the philosophical traditions of ancient India, Africa and the African diaspora, and classical China. Website: www.historyofphilosophy.net.
…
continue reading
This podcast might not actually kill you, but Erin Welsh and Erin Allmann Updyke cover so many things that can. In each episode, they tackle a different topic, teaching listeners about the biology, history, and epidemiology of a different disease or medical mystery. They do the scientific research, so you don’t have to. Since 2017, Erin and Erin have explored chronic and infectious diseases, medications, poisons, viruses, bacteria and scientific discoveries. They’ve researched public health ...
…
continue reading
Hi! My name is Lindsay and I host Stuff about Things: An Art History Podcast. It is a podcast where I tell you stuff about things. From giant Buddhas to lost paintings, each episode is a deep dive into a particular work of art, artist, or issue within the world of art history. My goal is to make art history accessible, enjoyable, and fun for anyone with a digital device and a desire to learn! My dog, Gus, also plays a key role as the podcast's muse and mascot. Come for the information, stay ...
…
continue reading
What's CODE SWITCH? It's the fearless conversations about race that you've been waiting for. Hosted by journalists of color, our podcast tackles the subject of race with empathy and humor. We explore how race affects every part of society — from politics and pop culture to history, food and everything in between. This podcast makes all of us part of the conversation — because we're all part of the story. Code Switch was named Apple Podcasts' first-ever Show of the Year in 2020. Want to level ...
…
continue reading
Covering UFOs, cryptozoology, paranormal phenomena, strange history, mysterious disappearances, and all aspects of the world of the weird.
…
continue reading
The afikra Podcast is our flagship series featuring experts from academia, art, media, urban planning and beyond, who are helping document and shape the histories and cultures of the Arab world through their work. Our hope is that by having the guest share their expertise and story, the community walks away with a newfound curiosity, and recommendations about new nerdy rabbit holes to dive into head first.
…
continue reading
This is a podcast about Caribbean History and a good resource for individuals researching their family history Host: Wendy Aris
…
continue reading
Dr. Lee Moore talks Chinese literature and Chinese culture more broadly.
…
continue reading
The Spoken History of a Global Language
…
continue reading
From Learning for Justice and host Hasan Kwame Jeffries, Ph.D., Teaching Hard History brings us the crucial history we should have learned through the voices of leading scholars and educators. The series, which includes four seasons that originally aired from 2018 to 2022, begins with the long and brutal legacy of slavery and reaches through the victories of and violent responses to the Civil Rights Movement and Black Americans’ experiences during the Jim Crow era to the issues we face today ...
…
continue reading
Chemistry is everywhere, and involves everything. But how did chemistry get to be what it is? I'm Steve Cohen, a chemist and writer, bringing you The History of Chemistry. This podcast explores the development of chemistry from prehistoric times to the present, including the people and societies who made chemistry what it is today. The History of Chemistry is for you, whether you hated chemistry in high school, or got a PhD in inorganic chemistry. We'll explore how chemistry affected art, mu ...
…
continue reading
I discuss a variety of topics in both the natural and social sciences, exploring the many fascinating insights that the scientific method yields about the world around us.
…
continue reading
Freakonomics co-author Steve Levitt tracks down other high achievers for surprising, revealing conversations about their lives and obsessions. Join Levitt as he goes through the most interesting midlife crisis you’ve ever heard — and learn how a renegade sheriff is transforming Chicago's jail, how a biologist is finding the secrets of evolution in the Arctic tundra, and how a trivia champion memorized 160,000 flashcards. To get every show in the Freakonomics Radio Network without ads and a m ...
…
continue reading
Interview with scholars of the Ancient World about their new books
…
continue reading
•World’s number one podcast series with almost 1 million listens worldwide. •This podcast is created by Jaibodh, Shraddha & Ritansh- a family of native Hindi speakers & renowned Hindi teachers. •Learn Hindi bit by bit by following the podcast series. •Learn to listen & respond to native Hindi speakers – by participating in interactive quizzes, role-plays & oral drills. •The content is well-organized, scientific, easy to follow & will gradually take you to a higher level. •Based on the world' ...
…
continue reading
Roberto Calvi, a man guarding a dangerous secret about the Vatican Bank’s criminal activities, sends a threatening letter to the Pope. A week later on June 17th, 1982 he’s found dead hanging from a bridge in London. British police call it suicide, but questions and conspiracies swirl. Forty years on, lawyer Nicolo Majnoni gets a tip there might be more to the story and embarks on a quest to uncover the truth. Was Roberto Calvi, aka God’s Banker, killed? And if so, by whom? Shadow Kingdom is ...
…
continue reading
A look at Indiana history from sources like the Allen County-Fort Wayne Historical Society and the Indiana Historical Society, as well as books on a variety of topics in the field of Indiana history, brought to you every Monday. This Audio Reading Service podcast is a service of the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, IN. It is specifically designed for and directed to people who have visual, physical, learning or language challenges to reading normal printed materials.
…
continue reading
1
S4 E8- Giant Creepy Crawlies and Insect Men
32:05
32:05
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
32:05
Encounters with giant bugs and insect-like humanoids.By brentswancer
…
continue reading
Max Pearson presents a collection of the week's Witness History episodes including the story behind Mick Jagger and David Bowie's duet for Live Aid in 1985 and the Chinese artist who was jailed for his art inspired by the Sichuan earthquake in 2008. He speaks to music journalist Alice Austin to explore other concerts in world history that have had …
…
continue reading
Found in virtually every Filipino bathroom from the humblest provincial home to the most luxurious Manila condo, the tabo—that simple plastic water dipper—carries far more cultural weight than its unassuming appearance suggests. In this episode, we trace the tabo's fascinating journey from coconut shell origins in pre-colonial times to its status a…
…
continue reading
A selection of haunted airports where some spirits seem to have missed their connecting flight forever.By brentswancer
…
continue reading
Twenty years ago, before the Freakonomics book tour, Bill McGowan taught Steve Levitt to speak in public. In his new book he tries to teach everyone else. SOURCES: Bill McGowan, founder and C.E.O. of Clarity Media Group. RESOURCES: Speak, Memorably: The Art of Captivating an Audience, by Bill McGowan (2025). "Sheryl Sandberg Gives UC Berkeley Comme…
…
continue reading
1
English Language Broadcast - The Beatles' first and only visit to Spain
10:53
10:53
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
10:53
In July of 1965, The Beatles came to Spain in spite of the Francoist dictatorship's less than favourable feelings towards the British quartet... they were called 'long-haired degenerates' by the press at the time. The government was terrified of Beatlemania infecting Spaniards, making The Beatles' performances in Spain an exciting affair, but with …
…
continue reading
President Trump is asking lawmakers to claw back over a billion dollars in federal funds for public broadcasting. On this week’s On the Media, the long history of efforts to save—and snuff out—public broadcasting. Plus, the role of public radio across the country, from keeping local governments in check to providing life-saving information during t…
…
continue reading
A collection of more obscure lake monsters of the world.By brentswancer
…
continue reading
1
📖 Describe a story or novel you have read that you found interesting (Part 2) + Transcript
23:31
23:31
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
23:31
Get our premium episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs You should say: when you read it, what the story or novel was about, who wrote it, and explain why it was interesting. Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: https://successwithielts.com/rory Our course on Phrasal Verbs: https://successwithie…
…
continue reading
1
#555 | Mobutu Sese Seko | The King of the Kleptocrats
27:38
27:38
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
27:38
💊 Register for "The Mules": https://bit.ly/TheMules25 Registration closes 23:59 03/09/2023 || Summer Offer €99 only (€30 off) -- Meet Mobutu Sese Seko, the man who rose from a lowly army officer to become the autocratic ruler of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Wearing his signature leopard-skin hat, Mobutu rebranded the country as Zaire and h…
…
continue reading
1
Simplified Speech #224 – Overrated or underrated?
25:31
25:31
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
25:31
In this episode, Andrew and Indiana play a game called Overrated or Underrated, where they share what they think about popular things. They talk about everyday items like vegan cheese, meal prepping, self-help books, and vision boards. You’ll learn what the adjectives “overrated” and “underrated” mean, and how to use them naturally when sharing wha…
…
continue reading
1
193 - Sharks, Swamps, and Sweet Tea: Our Wild Trip to South Carolina
33:11
33:11
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
33:11
This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/AMERICANENGLISH and get on your way to being your best self. In this casual Chats with Shana episode, I’m taking you along on our sweaty summer trip to Charleston, South Carolina. 🌴 You’ll hear about: Milo’s first vacation (spoiler: he’s a sand-digging pro) Dining …
…
continue reading
1
Interview with Anne Flett-Giordano, Television Writer/Producer Part 2 - Show #109
48:07
48:07
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
48:07
Larry has a very interesting interview with one of Hollywood's most prolific TV Sitcom Writer/Producers and good Friend: Anne Flett-Giordano. She worked on numerous TV sitcom's including "Fraiser", "Mom", & "Kate & Allie". Anne is also an author, her book is "Marry, Kiss, Kill", a humorous look at relationships. In addition, she was the creator beh…
…
continue reading
1
The Roman Conquest of the Hellenistic World
43:35
43:35
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
43:35
For most of its history, Rome barely bothered with the Greek east. Then, quite suddenly, Rome exploded onto the scene, laying low the two most powerful Hellenistic warrior-kings of the past century. Within ten years, Rome became the undisputed hegemonic power of the Mediterranean world. How did that happen, and why? Patrick's book is now available!…
…
continue reading
1
English Language Broadcast - Spain exceeds new legal air pollution limits
30:13
30:13
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
30:13
In 2024, two thirds of the Spanish population breathed polluted air that exceeded the new legal limits set in December of last year. This implies huge risks to health and wellbeing for Spanish society. Even though Spain actually improved its airquality compared to 2023 the pre-pandemic years, but with changing regulations and worsening climate, it …
…
continue reading
Human footprints, modern technology, and other mind bending fossils that should not exist.By brentswancer
…
continue reading
This week Shauna and Dan sing our swansong. Once again, we should have saved this type of phrase for the end of our show, but we have many more episodes still to come. Bonus: Merry madrigals, da Vinci's note books, and parodic poems about parting It's free to join our Patreon, patreon.com/bunnytrailspod On our Patreon you have direct access to reac…
…
continue reading
🎲Losing your kingdom in a game of dice🎲 The story of Nala and Damayanti is a tale of love, loss, and losing everything but your underwear because of your terrible decisions and then also your underwear. 😈 The Creature: Drekavac The creature is the Drekavac, and it's many things to many people. All of them are weird --- Links: 💬 Discord: https://myt…
…
continue reading
1
The lighter side of immigration: A day at the park in Queens
38:18
38:18
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
38:18
This week on Code Switch, we're doing a different kind of immigration coverage. We're telling a New York story: one that celebrates the beautiful, everyday life of the immigrant. Code Switch producer, Xavier Lopez and NPR immigration reporter, Jasmine Garsd spend a day at Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podca…
…
continue reading
1
How Country Music Became the Sound of U.S. Patriotism
30:45
30:45
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
30:45
Today's country music industry is deeply associated with a certain jingoistic ‘rally around the flag,' ‘support the troops’ spirit. In this week’s podcast, we're re-airing a conversation with Joseph M. Thompson, author of Cold War Country: How Nashville's Music Row and the Pentagon Created the Sound of American Patriotism. Micah and Joseph discuss …
…
continue reading
Strange accounts of dinosaur encounters in the American southwest.By brentswancer
…
continue reading
Haggai Olshanetsky, a historian and archaeologist focusing on the Hellenistic and Roman periods at the University of Warsaw, came back on the show to discuss a paper he authored in 2024 that re-examines Queen Zenobia’s relationship with Judaism and how she may have converted in order to support her political and military objectives. Zenobia ruled i…
…
continue reading
1
How to Raise an Achilles | Episode XCI
1:22:19
1:22:19
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:22:19
Send us a text Plato called Homer "the educator of all Greece." But what is a Homeric education? What were the Greeks learning from their supreme bard? Furthermore, the phrase "Homeric education" contains within it a second meaning as well. What kind of education were Homer's heroes getting? In other words, how did Achilles become Achilles? In this…
…
continue reading
1
English Language Broadcast - Celebrating 20 years of same-sex marriage in Spain
33:51
33:51
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
33:51
International LGBT+ Pride day is celebrated on the 28th of June, in remembrance of the Stonewall Riots. But Pride is celebrated all through the month of June, and in some areas of Spain, the marches take place well into July. This year, alongside Pride, in Spain we also celebrate an anniversary: for 20 years have passed since Spain legalized same s…
…
continue reading
Get access to our episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs Do you make a list when you shop? Do you prefer to make a list on paper or your phone? Do you make a list for your work? Why don't some people like making lists?Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: https://successwithielts.com/rory Our co…
…
continue reading
1
Mérida, Yucatán, y Las Tierras del Mayab - Mérida, Yucatán, and the Lands of the Mayab
30:40
30:40
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
30:40
Come along as we sit down with our friend and guide Susana to uncover the many treasures of the Yucatán Peninsula. We dive into the stories behind Mérida’s grand European-style mansions built during the henequén boom, and we share why this crop shaped the region’s fortunes. You’ll also hear about ancient Maya archaeological sites, hidden cenotes pe…
…
continue reading
1
Ep 180 Food Dyes: It’s all marketing
1:25:32
1:25:32
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:25:32
This episode, we aren’t asking you to taste the rainbow, but we are scrutinizing the artificial dyes that give it its color. When you’re munching on brightly colored candies or dipping a french fry in purple ketchup, what exactly is it you’re tasting? In this episode, we take you through the story of food dyes, from their serendipitous discovery to…
…
continue reading
1
Foundation Oral Drill # 37 – PDIW1.37 - I prepare breakfast first thing in the morning.
13:45
13:45
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
13:45
In this episode, through an interactive role-play quiz, we'll help you learn how to say, in Hindi–the sentences like – ‘What time do you get ready?’ and ‘She helps her daughter get ready for the school.’Kindly support us & get access to the transcript of this podcast as well as the detailed worksheetbased on this podcast with more vocabulary and we…
…
continue reading
1
S4 E3- Mysterious Deaths of People From Nowhere
37:36
37:36
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
37:36
Unsolved deaths concerning people with no identity.By brentswancer
…
continue reading
In this episode, Andrew and Alina introduce the July Challenge, happening on our Discord server. This month, you’ll practice how to share your opinion politely while discussing 14 different controversial topics. It’s a great way to improve your communication skills and learn how to disagree respectfully in English. They also share exciting news abo…
…
continue reading
This week’s Hoosier History read aloud by Pat. Updated every Monday. This Audio Reading Service podcast is a service of the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, IN. It is specifically designed for and directed to people who have visual, physical, learning, or language challenges to reading normal printed materials.…
…
continue reading
1
The Deceptive Power of Maps (with Paulina Rowinska)
1:09:16
1:09:16
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:09:16
How can the state of Colorado have nearly 700 sides? Why is a country's coastline as long as you want it to be? And how is it that your UPS driver has more routes to choose from than there are stars in the universe? Listen as mathematician Paulina Rowinska talks with EconTalk's Russ Roberts about the mathematical tricks hiding in plain sight with e…
…
continue reading
1
Mental Healthcare For Children That Have Survived War | Dr Atif Magbool
32:38
32:38
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
32:38
We're joined by Dr Atif Magbool at Sidra Medicine who talks to us about the immense challenges and efforts in providing mental healthcare to children and women in crisis-affected areas. Dr Magbool shares his journey into pediatric psychiatry – primarily influenced by early experiences in Sudan – and discusses the significant differences between chi…
…
continue reading
1
942. The ASMR Zen School of English ☁️🧘 Learn English and Relax
1:28:56
1:28:56
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:28:56
Improve your English and reduce stress with this unique ASMR-style episode ☁️ 🧘. Join me for a relaxing, meditative journey featuring calm background music, softly spoken English, vocabulary for peace and tranquillity, some grammar practice, and gentle humour. Designed to help you learn English naturally while calming your mind, this episode is ide…
…
continue reading
1
342. History of London (English Vocabulary Lesson)
21:09
21:09
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
21:09
London is one of the most famous cities in the world. It is the capital of the United Kingdom. It is a financial centre. An entertainment centre. A culture centre. An academic and educational centre. But how much do you know about the city’s history? Today, we are going to go on an historical journey from the Roman invasion of the island of Britain…
…
continue reading
We look at the idea of Bigfoot language and recordings that are claimed to be evidence of it.By brentswancer
…
continue reading
1
HPC 33. Let Us Count the Ways: What is Daoism?
18:14
18:14
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
18:14
What does “Daoism” refer to in a range of contexts, and how have excavated texts changed our understanding of the tensions between Daoism and Confucianism?By Peter Adamson, Jonardon Ganeri, Chike Jeffers
…
continue reading
1
S4 E1- Strange Monsters During the Vietnam War
28:06
28:06
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
28:06
It seems that during the Vietnam War soldiers had more than the enemy to worry about.By brentswancer
…
continue reading
1
♻️ Plastic use and environmental impact (Part 3) + Transcript
32:14
32:14
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
32:14
Get our premium episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs Do people like observing the stars? Why? Why is it important to explore space? Should children know more about stars and planets? Is high technology helpful for star watching? What kind of people are interested in stars? How does knowledge about space affect our daily life? Is it pos…
…
continue reading
1
Robert Kennedy's funeral train and the opening of the Medellin Metro
50:58
50:58
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
50:58
Max Pearson presents a collection of the week's Witness History interviews from the BBC World Service, all related to trains and journeys which have helped to shape our world. Our guest Nicky Gardner, travel writer and co-author of Europe by Rail: the Definitive Guide, discusses the origins of train travel. The first story involved the hijacking of…
…
continue reading
1
San Juanico Bridge: Steel, Scandal, Symbol
29:01
29:01
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
29:01
In this episode, we bridge the gap between myth and reality as we explore the history and infamy of the San Juanico Bridge. Often romanticized as Ferdinand Marcos’s “gift of love” to Imelda, this iconic structure connecting Leyte and Samar is also a concrete symbol of the Marcos regime’s controversial “edifice complex,” cronyism, and international …
…
continue reading
1
Annie Duke Thinks You Should Quit (Update)
48:25
48:25
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
48:25
Former professional poker player Annie Duke wrote a book about Steve’s favorite subject: quitting. They talk about why quitting is so hard, how to do it sooner, and why we feel shame when we do something that’s good for us. SOURCES: Annie Duke, author and former professional poker player. RESOURCES: Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away, by …
…
continue reading
1
S3 E10- Strange Encounters with Anomalous Bigfoot
33:11
33:11
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
33:11
Not your usual Bigfoot reports.By brentswancer
…
continue reading
1
Trump Tries and (Mostly) Fails to Control the Narrative on Iran. Plus, RFK Jr. is Bad for Our Health
51:33
51:33
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
51:33
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s revamped CDC vaccine advisory board stopped recommending certain flu vaccines this week. On this week’s On the Media, a scientist debunks the claims that RFK, Jr.’s appointees are making. Plus, how the media covered the U.S. bombing of Iran. [02:01] Host Micah Loewinger unspools the Trump administration’s attemp…
…
continue reading
1
English Language Broadcast - The history, myths and reality behind witches
30:32
30:32
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
30:32
For centuries, women who stood out or rebelled against the role assigned to them by society were feared, envied and persecuted. Many of them were even accused of being a witch. The comicbook "¿Es una bruja? Mitos, mentiras y realidades" (Is she a witch? Myths, lies and reality) takes us on a journey through history to learn about where these accusa…
…
continue reading
