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Download the latest documentaries Investigating global developments, issues and affairs.
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Jason Weiser tells 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 beyond the map was a dangerous and wonderful place. -
From Altruism to Wittgenstein, philosophers, theories and key themes.
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Is it possible for an American Vice President to carry out a criminal enterprise inside the White House and have nobody remember? To have one of the most brazen political bribery scandals in American history play out before the country while nobodyโs paying attention? In her first original podcast, MSNBCโs Rachel Maddow goes back 45 years to dig into a story that got overshadowed in its day. Thereโs intrigue. Corruption. Envelopes of cash delivered to the White House. Itโs a story thatโs not well known, but it probably should be. Especially today. Bag Man. A Rachel Maddow podcast from MSNBC. Launching October 30th. Subscribe now.
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Join me as I dive into some of the most fascinating and thought provoking true crime stories told one chapter at a time. Kidnappings, murders, mysterious disappearances, serial killers, celebrity crime and more will be covered.
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The BHP is a chronological retelling of the history of Britain with a particular focus upon the lives of the people. You won’t find a dry recounting of dates and battles here, but instead you’ll learn about who these people were and how their desires, fears, and flaws shaped the histories of England, Scotland, and Wales.
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Historical themes, events and key individuals from Akhenaten to Xenophon.
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Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the history of ideas
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The latest news from the team behind BBC History Magazine - a popular History magazine. To find out more, visit www.historyextra.com
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Welcome to Alien Nation – the ongoing series about extra-terrestrials, UFOs, and asks the question “Are we alone?”
Hosted by broadcaster Jo Wood, herself an avid believer since seeing strange lights in the sky in Brazil in 1998 (well she’s believed all her life really, but that really sealed it), she talks to other celebrities, experts, and everyday Earthlings who have had close encounters or simply think we cannot be the only planet with life in this vast universe.
Listen to their incredible stories every week.
Are we alone? Certainly not. Have we been visited by advanced societies? Well how else do you explain the unearthly arial sightings from around the world? And don’t even get her going on how the Pyramids were built. -
History! The most exciting and important things that have ever happened on the planet! Featuring reports from the weird and wonderful places around the world where history has been made and interviews with some of the best historians writing today. Dan also covers some of the major anniversaries as they pass by and explores the deep history behind today's headlines - giving you the context to understand what is going on today. Producer: Peter Curry
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An ongoing series of specially produced histories, bringing to life the stories and secrets that shaped cinema. @moviehistories secrethistoryofhollywood.com www.patreon.com/attaboysecret
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Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the work of key philosophers and their theories.
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Scientific principles, theory, and the role of key figures in the advancement of science.
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Discussion of religious movements and the theories and individuals behind them.
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We tell our children unsettling fairy tales to teach them valuable life lessons, but these Cautionary Tales are for the education of the grown ups – and they are all true. Tim Harford (Financial Times, BBC, author of “Messy” and “The Undercover Economist”) brings you stories of awful human error, tragic catastrophes, daring heists and hilarious fiascos. They'll delight you, scare you, but also make you wiser. Featuring original music and an award-winning cast including Alan Cumming and Archie Panjabi (The Good Wife), Toby Stephens (Die Another Day), Russell Tovey (Quantico) – and Malcolm Gladwell.
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An hour of historical reporting told by the people who were there.
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Big questions and theories explained in under 2 minutes from A History of Ideas on BBC Radio 4. Animations voiced by Harry Shearer, Gillian Anderson, Stephen Fry and Aidan Turner. Scripted by Nigel Warburton. This project is made in collaboration with The Open University and the animations were created by Cognitive.
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Bestselling Author Steph Young presents cryptic cases of the unexplained; join her as she investigates enigmatic riddles, cryptic clues, and mesmerizing cases of truly Unexplained Mysterious Tales.
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