When did the first professional police force come into being? Why do the British police largely not carry guns? And what was the point of police boxes? In our latest ‘Everything you wanted to know’ episode, Chris Williams answers your questions on the history of law enforcement in Britain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 5
Ancient explosives and the philosopher's stone: a history of alchemy
Think of alchemy, and you likely imagine bubbling vials of strange potions and molten metals. But how close is this popular perception to the truth? That’s the question behind historian and adventurer Kit Chapman’s latest book, The Age of Alchemy, which was recently announced as ... Show More
35m 46s
Nov 2022
19. Federal India, indentured labour, and naked yogis
This week, Anita and William are doing two episodes in which they answer all of your questions about Empire. Join William and Anita today as they discuss whether partition was inevitable, why the British never settled India, what the best books on Empire are, and much much more.
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47m 22s
Aug 2024
Pop Quiz | Unrest in the United Kingdom
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<p>Welcome to the Pop Quiz! During the summer break, the team still wanted to bring you, our awesome audience, some new content.</p>
<p>Every Thursday, one of the hosts will ask the other a question about history they must answer.</p>
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15m 29s