Is slavery hardwired into society? Is hierarchy inevitable? Who built the pyramids? Listen as William and Anita are joined by David Wengrow to discuss slavery in the world’s most ancient civilizations.
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Jul 29
382. Empire of AI: Karen Hao On Today’s Hidden Colonialism (Ep 2)
Are modern AI companies the new empires? What is the hidden human cost behind chatbots like ChatGPT? How does Silicon Valley’s rhetoric echo the East India Company? In this episode, Anita is joined by award-winning tech journalist Karen Hao, author of Empire of AI, to explore the ... Show More
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Jul 22
380. Algerian Revolution: The Rise of Le Pen (Ep 6)
How is Marine Le Pen connected to the Algerian War of Independence? What can the cult film, La Haine, tell us about life in the banlieues for people of Algerian descent? What happened to Algerian protestors in Paris in 1961? In the final episode of the series, William and Anita e ... Show More
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Feb 2024
#446 | Slavery In The Ancient World
In part one of a three-part series on slavery, we'll explore the role of slavery in the ancient world. We'll explore how slaves were treated legally, some moral objections to slavery, and how forced labour powered many ancient civilisations we look up to. Legal codes regarding sl ... Show More
19m 23s
Sep 2018
11: You are the dream. Discover the dreamer. Genealogy, Slavery & Healing ... While Black
Are we STILL enslaved or is that just our history? Who were my people and where do i come from? Download or play now to hear genealogy expert Sharon Morgan help direct you to these answers regarding our history, our need to heal, and that age old question "Where do I come from" T ... Show More
1h 17m
Oct 2024
"Mapping the World Long Before Us" - Graham Hancock on Atlantis, Pyramids and Lost Civilizations | PBD Podcast | Ep. 490
<p>Patrick Bet-David and Graham Hancock dive into the mysteries of ancient civilizations, exploring advanced knowledge, hidden chambers in the Great Pyramid, and the controversial idea of a forgotten Ice Age-era seafaring culture. </p>
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1h 36m
Dec 2022
272: Senegal: The Door of No Return
In today's episode, Tom and Dominic discuss the Senegalese island of Gorée, and its complex relationship with the transatlantic slave trade. They look at both the history and mythology of the "House of Slaves", which still stands today as a vestige to human exploitation.
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37m 58s
Feb 2025
E076 - *NEW* Unsolved Ancient Mysteries That Science Can’t Explain (alien gods?)
<strong>This week's episode is a special one.</strong><br>I’m joined by explorer and author Matthew LaCroix, a researcher dedicated to uncovering the secrets of ancient history. With a deep passion for challenging mainstream narratives, Matt explores the lost civilisations, adv ... Show More
1h 35m