George Orwell, a love of wildlife, and Raheem Sterling - but what does it mean to be English in the modern world?
In today's episode, Tom and Dominic are joined by the New Statesman editor, Jason Cowley, to discuss England and Englishness in the 20th century.
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689. A Murderous Affair: The Habsburgs’ Great Scandal (Part 1)
What was Vienna like in the 1880s? Why was Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria seen as the outcast of the prestigious Habsburg dynasty? And, how would meeting 17 year-old Baroness Mary Vetsera on his 30th birthday change both of their lives, and the trajectory of Europe, forever? Join ... Show More
1h 12m
Jul 12
687. The Odyssey: Hero of the Trojan Horse (Part 1)
How does The Odyssey, one of the greatest stories of all time, unfold? What historical events may it be based on? And, where might Odysseus, the hero of Homer’s epic, have faced his various trials in real life? Join Tom and Dominic as they unravel the legendary story of Homer’s O ... Show More
1h 11m
May 2023
5. Story of England: Modern Warfare
<p>From the First World War to the Cold War, conflict in the 20th century has been crucial in shaping England as we know it. This is the final episode of Dan’s epic adventure, taking him deep inside the famous White Cliffs of Dover with Gavin Wright, into the complex warren of tu ... Show More
1h 5m
Jul 2023
#229 The History of English with Kevin Stroud
Kevin Stroud from the History of English Podcast joins me for a fascinating discussion and dive into... well, the history of English!In this episode, we talk about a variety of things, including:Why TH doesn't have its own letterIn what part of England the language was standardis ... Show More
45m 30s
Sep 2021
From Roman villas to Downton Abbey: Britain’s country houses
Clive Aslet, author of The Story of the Country House: A History of Places and People, reveals how Britain’s attitude to its stately piles has reflected the nation’s evolving political and economic landscape over the past 2,000 years.
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35m 48s
May 2020
#58 England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland - History, Culture & Relationships
Let's explore the history and culture of the different regions of The British Isles.Show notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast58Become a Level Up Member - https://levelupenglish.schoolTranscript - https://levelupenglish.school/transcripts (Members Only)Get your free ... Show More
25m 40s
Apr 2019
England
Ron speaks with a human from England.Credits:Ron Burgundy: Host, Writer, Executive ProducerCarolina Barlow: Co-Host, Writer, and ProducerProducers: Whitney Hodack, Jack O’Brien, Miles Gray, and Nick StumpfExecutive Producer: Mike FarahConsulting Producer: Andrew SteeleAssociate P ... Show More
25m 35s
Nov 2024
Tudor England: the big questions | Trailer
From vicious court politicking and cultural innovation, to global voyages of discovery and total religious upheaval, Tudor England was a turbulent – and exciting – place to be. In this HistoryExtra podcast series, we’re heading right into the beating heart of the era to uncover w ... Show More
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