Nov 12

ITALY TRAVELOGUE - 2025

Viva l'Italia! We took 50 listeners on an epic journey filled with history, architecture, camaraderie and SO MUCH delicious food! From the ancient layers of Rome through the castles and hilltop villages of Tuscany, the art and influence of the Medici in Florence, to the romance o ... Show More

1h 44m

Nov 6

BONUS - The American Revolution on PBS - Our interview with co-director Sarah Botstein

The American Revolution changed the way the world worked; the principles of governance in the new country laid the foundation for movements all over the world. On November 16th, Ken Burns and his team premiere their 6-part documentary series on PBS called, as you might have guess ... Show More

23m 59s

Oct 24

Betsy Ambler - and an interview with Sarah Botstein from the PBS documentary The American Revolution

Life during the Revolutionary War was more than military strategy; there were plenty of battles to be fought at home. Betsy Ambler was a young teenager during the turbulent years, and through her records and letters, we can see the conflict though a perspective that has been litt ... Show More

2h 4m

Sep 2023

Liz Truss | The Turnip Taliban | 1

<p>For as long as she can remember, Mary Elizabeth Truss has been determined to make her mark on British politics. And now it's finally within reach. She’s been handpicked to stand for Parliament in South West Norfolk. But when a story from the past comes to light, her career cou ... Show More

50m 12s

May 2024

Cleopatra | The Courageous Queen | 2

Cleopatra's future hangs in the balance, but there is one person who could change her fate. He is Julius Caesar, the most powerful man in the world - and he's come to Egypt. If only she can convince him of her worth. Listen to Legacy on the Wondery App or wherever you get your po ... Show More

46m 48s

Apr 2024

Cleopatra | A Taste for Betrayal | 1

Cleopatra is born into a life of luxury - and violence. Beautiful and brilliant, the young queen of Egypt is still a teenager when she ascends the throne - but it's not long before she's betrayed by those closest to her. Listen to Legacy on the Wondery App or wherever you get you ... Show More

41m 17s

May 2024

Cleopatra | Bling...and Bloodshed | 3

Cleopatra emerges victorious after a series of battles and sets sails across Egypt. She dazzles another great Roman, Mark Antony. But will her political ambitions be helped or hindered by him?Listen to Legacy on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge epi ... Show More

50m 36s

Queen Lili'oukalani, Revisited