Apr 19

662. Britain in the 70s: The Rise of Thatcher (Part 1)

How did Margaret Thatcher rise to become leader of the Conservative Party in Britain? Why were British politics so tumultuous in the 1970s? And, who was Thatcher up against? Join Dominic and Tom as they launch into the dramas, calamities, and triumphs of Thatcher’s rise to power, ... Show More

1h 15m

Apr 15

661. Dawn of the Samurai: The Shōgun Triumphant (Part 4)

Who was the greatest female Samurai warrior of all time? What would unfold in the next phase of the terrible civil war between the Minamoto and the Taira dynasties? And, how did the Samurai finally become the masters of Japan? Join Tom and Dominic as they reach the climactic conc ... Show More

1h 4m

Apr 12

660. Dawn of the Samurai: Japan’s Greatest Warrior (Part 3)

Who was Yoshitsune, one of the greatest generals in all Japanese history? What part did he play in the ferocious Samurai civil war between the Minamoto clan and the Taira? And, who would win the most decisive victory in all of Samurai history? Join Tom and Dominic as they delve d ... Show More

1h 1m

Feb 2023

What’s The Steamy History Of Valentine’s Day? with Dr. Sally Holloway

Roses are red, violets are blue, we have a Valentine’s Day episode for you! This week on Getting Curious, we’re learning all about the history of Valentine’s Day, with returning guest Dr. Sally Holloway. Was the holiday always about love and romance? When did roses and chocolates ... Show More

39m 54s

Jun 2024

History Daily: The Discovery of China’s Terracotta Army & The Execution of King Louis XVI

I'm on vacation, and I hope you'll get some time away soon, too! Our featured podcast today is one that you'll 100% want to listen to on your summer travels: History Daily. Each weekday on History Daily, host Lindsay Graham (not the senator) takes you back in time to explore a mo ... Show More

36m 7s

May 2024

War Stories: A Confederate Day of Fasting and Prayer (1863)

In the runup to Memorial Day, we're bringing you some stories from the archives about war and the cost of war. We'll be back with new episodes next week!It’s March 27th. This day in 1863, Jefferson Davis declared a “day of fasting and prayer” to support the Con ... Show More

19m 28s

Jun 2024

Introducing: D-Day: The Tide Turns - Episode 1

This is a taster episode of a brand-new podcast from the Noiser network. Host Paul McGann follows the real people involved in the D-Day landings. It’s 1944 and Europe is in the grip of the Nazi war machine. But on the shores of Great Britain, thousands of men and women are planni ... Show More

53m 1s

Nov 2020

Valentin (Noddus), entre père violent, jeux vidéo et précocité

On est le 15 novembre et comme tous les 1er et 15 de chaque mois, voici un nouvel épisode d'Histoires de Mecs. Aujourd'hui, je reçois Valentin, aussi connu sous le pseudo de Noddus sur Internet. Valentin partage avec nous la relation à son père violent, décédé l'année passée, de ... Show More

1h 22m

Jun 2024

Introducing: D-Day: The Tide Turns - Episode 1

This is a taster episode of a brand-new podcast from the Noiser network. Host Paul McGann follows the real people involved in the D-Day landings. It’s 1944 and Europe is in the grip of the Nazi war machine. But on the shores of Great Britain, thousands of men and women are planni ... Show More

53m 13s

Nov 2023

JFK Almost Assassinated (1960) [Revisited]

** It’s the Radiotopia fundraiser! Support the show using this link and you’ll get a 20% discount to our new merch store! <a href="https://on.prx.org/46XCf1R" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://on.prx.org/46XCf1R</a> ** It’s November 21st. Tomorrow is the ... Show More

14m 52s

Sep 2023

What We Learned On Our Summer Travels

It’s the end of summer, and today we’re doing a special episode where we talk about some of the most interesting stories from history we discovered on our various summer travels. And we want to hear from you! If there was something you learned that has stuck with you, ... Show More

32m 23s

Jan 2023

Introducing: History Daily

On History Daily, we do history, daily. Every weekday, host Lindsay Graham (American Scandal, American History Tellers) takes you back in time to explore a momentous event that happened ‘on this day’ in history. Whether it’s to remember the tragedy of December 7th, 1941, the d ... Show More

4m 13s

Mar 2023

Season 8 Episode 16: Dating a Teacher, Tips for Celebrating Valentine's Day At Home, Are Valentine's Day Gift Overrated?

Today on Edu Chat, it's our first Valentine's Day show and we are sharing our tips on how we can celebrate at home to are gifts for this holiday overrated and much more. Then all month long, we are continuing to celebrate and honor our great history because this is not only our h ... Show More

41m 17s

151. Valentine's Day