EP183: The Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions (Pt. 17) and America's Last King: The Story of King George III| Listen on Anghami

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How Patrick Henry Saved America from Its First Civil War

On this episode of Our American Stories, George Washington may have led America's army to independence, but he needed help in the aftermath of victory. Long before the Civil War, the United States nearly fractured during the battle over the Constitution — and it was Patrick Henry ... Show More

10m 49s

Today

A Young Soldier Promised God Three Things After a Vietnam Mine Took His Legs...

On this episode of Our American Stories, In Vietnam, 20-year-old Jon Hovde was nearly killed when his vehicle struck an anti-tank mine. Doctors didn’t expect him to survive, but Jon made three promises to God that day. What happened next would shape the rest of his life and inspi ... Show More

9m 29s

Today

"True Colors" & "Soap Opera" and the Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions

On this episode of Our American Stories, Andrew Thompson shares another slice from his guide to unraveling the baffling mini-mysteries of the English language. His book, Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red: The Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions and Fun Phrases, explores ... Show More

9m 59s

Mar 2023

George III - The Last King of America

George III is forever known as the king who lost the 13 American colonies. In the US he is thought of by many as a tyrant king, taxing and subduing from across the Atlantic. Professor Jeremy Black tells Don that there is much more to his character, and his relationship with Ameri ... Show More

37m 4s

Oct 2021

George III: the tyrant who lost America?

Andrew Roberts discusses his landmark new biography of King George III and takes on some of the myths that have surrounded the monarch Historian Andrew Roberts discusses his landmark new biography of King George III with Rob Attar. He takes on some of the myths that have surround ... Show More

51m 9s

Jul 2023

349: The Birth of the United States (Part 3)

“O ye that love mankind! Ye that dare oppose, not only the tyranny, but the tyrant, stand forth!” The U.S. Congress votes for independence on the 2nd of July 1776, and George Washington reads the Declaration of Independence to his troops a few days later, after which they pull do ... Show More

51m 8s

Jul 2023

Britain’s love affair with Edward VII

The death of King Edward VII in 1910 pitched Britain into a frenzy of mourning, as the nation marked the passing of a symbol of continuity and stability in an ever more unpredictable world. Speaking to Spencer Mizen, Martin Williams reveals how the ageing, conservative king emerg ... Show More

35m 30s

Sep 2022

Bad King James VI & I

You might know him best as the longest reigning Scottish king, the son of Mary, Queen of Scots, the father of Charles I, or the eponymous poster of the translation of the bible into English. But King James VI of Scotland, and I of England, had some very questionable traits and go ... Show More

38m 43s

Apr 2023

A History of English & British Coronations

Please take my listener survey to help improve the podcast: www.surveymonkey.com/r/airwave The coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla is unique in modern times. The United Kingdom is the only monarchy in Europe which still holds coronations. Today let’s explore ... Show More

31m 22s

Sep 2017

1: That One Time When George Washington Sort of Triggered an International War

"[He] washed his hands with the brains." This is the story of a 22-year-old George Washington as commander of a 400-man army fighting the French. We'll also hear about his childhood, the deaths, backcountry experience, and finagling, that bring George--who's untrained, inexperien ... Show More

1h 9m

Jan 2024

Martin Luther King, the Jewelry Genius, and the Art of Public Speaking (Classic)

One speechmaker inspired millions with his words, the other utterly destroyed his own multi-million-dollar business with just a few phrases. Civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr (played by Jeffrey Wright of American Fiction, Westworld and The Hunger Games) and jewelry store ow ... Show More

36m 49s

Nov 2019

Minisode: Is Netflix's "The King" Good History? And Winter Reading Recommendations!

Leah is back on the show today to discuss The King on Netflix starring Timothee Chalamet as King Henry V, our favorite Sadboi King, as he becomes the greatest king England's ever seen. Overall, we liked it! And if you need something that everyone in your family can agree on, it's ... Show More

29m 35s

Feb 2024

Queen Elizabeth I’s Suitors & Lovers, 2/2: Courting a Queen

Elizabeth I of England and Ireland reigned for 45 years over a golden age of peace, prosperity and flourishing art and culture. And she shocked the medieval world by doing it all without a man. But that certainly wasn’t for lack of proposals. Elizabeth had at least 16 suitors in ... Show More

31m 24s

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