10.50- The Holy Man

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📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Welcome to another episode of "History in Slow German." Today, we will be discussing the fascinating history of St. Petersburg, Russia, a city that has undergone several name changes, each reflecting significant political and historical shi ... Show More

How did an illiterate peasant from Siberia find himself dining with an Emperor? Did Rasputin really have magical healing powers or was he a cunning fraud? And what exactly earned him his shocking nickname?Producer: Sasha Bobak Evil Genius with Russell Kane is a BBC Studios produc ... Show More

<p>You&#39;ve always had a secret affinity for borscht, and a secret compulsion to buy nesting dolls at neighborhood garage sales. Enter this lesson, where we transport you to the land that gave us Zhivago, caviar, perogie-making babushkas (bless their souls), and huge fur hat sp ... Show More

<p>A square, you say? Touring a rectangle seems a little more stimulating, perhaps? This is not just any four-sided box. This is the center of Beijing. A place full of history and full of people. Now it&#39;s so big, you may just stumble across it, but we&#39;re thinking you migh ... Show More

Sometimes the least likely individuals give us the most curious tales. Enjoy today's tour! Pre-order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading this November!Join our Patreon for ad-free episodes!: https://www.patr ... Show More

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Come along as we explore every corner of Berlin, from the past to the present. Ever wanted to go to a rock concert in a former US Army sports center, or walk around the train tracks encircling the German capital, or maybe experience what it was like to live in a divided city? Lis ... Show More

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In 2013, a Peruvian photographer visits his parents’ village and unexpectedly becomes dedicated to improving literacy in rural Peru. A transcript of this episode is available at http://bit.ly/4385i17.